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Old 17th April 2012, 09:35 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by Stan S.
The primary difference is a material - back in the days tulwar hilts were almost always made of iron or steel. However most of the ones made after 1920s are often brass or brass based alloys. .
Interesting observation Stan, these has also been my expierience with the use of brass instead of steel Indian or Nepelese kukri. {Interestingly not the admitadly very rare Afghani made military ones though.}

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