Gold inlaid tulwar

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

As far as I know 19th century Indian pattern welded swords weren't originally etched. But I would like to know others' oppinions.

Hi Marius,

some were some were not.

Lord Egerton of Tatton decscribes a technique in his Book "Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour (~1880)" how they did that.
From early 19th ct. we have detailed descriptions from George Pearson (scientist) and Antonio Crivelli (experimental smith).

A well made etching is also a good protection against corrosion.


This blade is skillfully forged and nicely etched.

Roland