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Atlantia · 2nd December 2011, 05:44 PM

Hi Stan,

I think this looks like a good thing.
I'd say from looking at the pictures that it looks like a reasonable quality, genuine weapon.
I don't think tourist at all when I look at it TBH.
I wouldn't say 'Knightly' quality, but general 'soldier' for sure.
And I like the engraving!
Run your fingers over it, if it's new there will be sharp/sharper edges that won't be in keeping with the wear on the rest of the blade.
But it doesn't immediately ring any warning bells with me.

The scabbard with it's rawhide covering drags it down a bit, but at least it's got a scabbard and the sword is nice!

As has been said, it's a Tulwar not a Pulowar. I agree with your age range, later 18th/Early 19thC.

More pics!!

Best
Gene

P.S. I've got Tulwars that I don't display due to lack of space, but I'd find room for that one. I rate it.

2nd December 2011, 05:44 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Stan, I think this looks like a good thing. I'd say from looking at the pictures that it looks like a reasonable quality, genuine weapon. I don't think tourist at all when I look at it TBH. I wouldn't say 'Knightly' quality, but general 'soldier' for sure. And I like the engraving! Run your fingers over it, if it's new there will be sharp/sharper edges that won't be in keeping with the wear on the rest of the blade. But it doesn't immediately ring any warning bells with me. The scabbard with it's rawhide covering drags it down a bit, but at least it's got a scabbard and the sword is nice! As has been said, it's a Tulwar not a Pulowar. I agree with your age range, later 18th/Early 19thC. More pics!! Best Gene P.S. I've got Tulwars that I don't display due to lack of space, but I'd find room for that one. I rate it.