The trident is familiar but I cannot associate it with any maker .
"The tri headed spear (trident) - one of the renowned weapons of Lord Shiva. So this is the second important emblem of Shaivites after nandi. As the Goddess shakti also holds this trident, this is the symbol that is held high by the devotees of shakti as well."
Most likely this blade is pattern welded but before you etch be aware that the patterns on munitions grade pattern welded tulwars are often not very interesting and can be 'muddy'.
Might be better to leave it as it is .
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