When is a Tulwar not a Tulwar?

drac2k · 5th August 2013, 06:25 PM

Jim,
The information you provided was a good starting point and while I have found several 1853 blades produced for the" East India Co.," they all have the European blade configuration.I found several locally produced blades with crude Western type "D," guards with tulwar blades (after our discussion, based subjectively on what one deems to be a tulwar blade),but not as pronounced as mine.These were clearly trying to imitate Western swords.
I think, as you have stated, that the key, is the mark; hopefully it is an armory proof that someone will recognize !
Thanks,
David

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5th August 2013, 06:25 PM	#12
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,258	Jim, The information you provided was a good starting point and while I have found several 1853 blades produced for the" East India Co.," they all have the European blade configuration.I found several locally produced blades with crude Western type "D," guards with tulwar blades (after our discussion, based subjectively on what one deems to be a tulwar blade),but not as pronounced as mine.These were clearly trying to imitate Western swords. I think, as you have stated, that the key, is the mark; hopefully it is an armory proof that someone will recognize ! Thanks, David