UNUSUAL TULWAR for COMMENT

Jim McDougall · 3rd September 2021, 06:52 PM

Hi Norman,
I am inclined to believe that these 'dhup' are typically backswords (SE) as yours and Rick's, it seems other examples I have seen are single edged.

From the blade appearance of Stu's I am suspecting this is a double edged blade, note the fullers are centrally placed.
In backswords, the fullers are of course inclined toward the back of the blade with the blade resulting in more of a 'wedge' shape.

Norman McCormick · 3rd September 2021, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Hi Norman, From the blade appearance of Stu's I am suspecting this is a double edged blade, note the fullers are centrally placed.

Hi Jim,
I suspect you are absolutely correct, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
My Regards,
Norman.

kahnjar1 · 3rd September 2021, 08:45 PM

Hi Norm and Jim,
This sword was SOLD at auction here but is not owned by me. However the blade was described as double edged.
Stu

3rd September 2021, 06:52 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,775	Hi Norman, I am inclined to believe that these 'dhup' are typically backswords (SE) as yours and Rick's, it seems other examples I have seen are single edged. From the blade appearance of Stu's I am suspecting this is a double edged blade, note the fullers are centrally placed. In backswords, the fullers are of course inclined toward the back of the blade with the blade resulting in more of a 'wedge' shape.

3rd September 2021, 08:45 PM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,730	Hi Norm and Jim, This sword was SOLD at auction here but is not owned by me. However the blade was described as double edged. Stu