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Old 19th August 2007, 05:12 PM   #1
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Hi All

I would like to have some opinions on the possible uses of this short bladed tulwar? Blade length is about 22" long. Any theories would be appreciated.


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Old 19th August 2007, 05:25 PM   #2
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Hi Lew,

I think that this particular kind of tulwar is a gift for someone and if I read well on the disc pommel there is a write .... SEND TO FLAVIO
Very nice, congrats
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Old 19th August 2007, 05:32 PM   #3
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Hi Lew,

Maybe it was made for a boy. That might explain why it is a short one.

Flavio, you made a big mistake in your translation. It says "send to Henk asap" The word "Flavio" is not present on the entire piece.

Congrats Lew, it is a beauty.
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Old 19th August 2007, 05:42 PM   #4
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Flavio that was an amazing translation
Didn't know it was written in Italian?

Henk the hilt is full sized my big hand fits rather nicely. I think this is an adult sword. Either a court sword or some type of palace sword to be used in tight spaces.

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Old 19th August 2007, 06:57 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES
Henk the hilt is full sized my big hand fits rather nicely. I think this is an adult sword. Either a court sword or some type of palace sword to be used in tight spaces.

Lew
I agree Lew, seems the most likely or perhaps for an Indian warrior with extraordinary long arms

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Old 19th August 2007, 07:06 PM   #6
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Could it be an equivalent of "nimcha"? SW India had a large Arab-related populations. Perhaps, it is not a " boy toy" or a ceremonial gift but rather just a short sword similar in its function to the naval cutlass.
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Old 25th April 2019, 06:27 PM   #7
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It's called a Kathi sword.
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Old 25th April 2019, 08:21 PM   #8
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Welcome to the forum!

Lew died several years ago and all pieces of his collection were sold.

Here's the page of this sword: http://www.vikingsword.com/lew/w0090/w0090.html

If you're lucky, a forumite obtained this sword and may contact you if willing to pass it on...

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