By happy chance I was going to post up my new tulwar (my second) when I saw this thread resurface.
Like the subject of Matt's query, my latest addition also carries the cross marks to the blade.
I assumed that they were pseudo-European markings, placed as a mark of quality.
Having hunted around, I cannot seem to see a specific term for a tulwar hilt without guard, is there such a term?
My first Tulwar posting on this board led to some very interesting discussion, I hope this one will also help me to learn more.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20246
Kind regards,
Chris