Indian short sabers

ariel · 28th December 2015, 10:27 PM

Here are pics of 3 short Indian sabers of mine.
The upper one is a standard tulwar with blade length of 29.5 inches ( straight line)

After that, top to bottom there are: 27, 25, 26 inches.

The upper 2 of them can be characterized as teghas: blade width 1 1/2 inch for both vs. 1 1/8 for the standard tulwar.

The lowest one has reinforced tip: definitely designed for stabbing.

All have non-standard handles ( well, the lowest one is a typical tulwar, but 100% intact. That counts for a "nonstandard" these days and age:-)

My attribution:
The upper one ( with the pulwar handle) is likely Afghani, although I would not exclude Central India

The next one : Deccan. It is mechanical damascus.

The lowest one....Afghani? Judging by the fullers?

All 3 look like infantry swords: they would not be good for slashing from the horse back.

Please help me attribute, date and otherwise define them.
Thanks.

28th December 2015, 10:27 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Indian short sabers Here are pics of 3 short Indian sabers of mine. The upper one is a standard tulwar with blade length of 29.5 inches ( straight line) After that, top to bottom there are: 27, 25, 26 inches. The upper 2 of them can be characterized as teghas: blade width 1 1/2 inch for both vs. 1 1/8 for the standard tulwar. The lowest one has reinforced tip: definitely designed for stabbing. All have non-standard handles ( well, the lowest one is a typical tulwar, but 100% intact. That counts for a "nonstandard" these days and age:-) My attribution: The upper one ( with the pulwar handle) is likely Afghani, although I would not exclude Central India The next one : Deccan. It is mechanical damascus. The lowest one....Afghani? Judging by the fullers? All 3 look like infantry swords: they would not be good for slashing from the horse back. Please help me attribute, date and otherwise define them. Thanks. Attached Images