As resin was used to fix the blades ...it is not surprising that Tulwars could easily be re-hilted. Damaged hilts (broken knuckle guards, cracked quillions etc.) could quickly be 'fixed' in the 'field'. All you would need is a fire (to gently heat the blade), a replacement hilt and some resin. In a prolonged conflict this must have been an advantage to keep swords serviceable. It would also be easy to 'up grade' the hilt in peacetime. Bearing in mind many early European swords were rattailed which were 'peened' over at the pommel, hilt replacement would require skilled hands to replace.
Another, interesting property of the resin is it had 'shock absorbing' qualities relieving 'shock' to the arm as the blade made contact.
Jim, it has just occured to me.....could the choil be there ...so that the blade could be held securely whilst rehilting !!! Or is this idea not new.
Regards David
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