Dusägge around 1600

[Timo Nieminen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

the original designs of the 1796lc appeared to be based on indian tulwars.

So it is often said, but probably not the case. Almost certainly based on eastern European hussar sabres. There are 18th century, e.g., Hungarian, hussar blades where the family resemblance is clear.

[kronckew]

indeed, that's why i said 'appeared'. my reference said the comments on it at the time were that it was based on the hussar sabres of the east and also a resemblance to indian tulwars was mentioned. i imagine soldiers as well as design engineers of the period were familiar with all these styles.