tulwar or talwar

M.carter · 12th June 2005, 10:33 PM

I have come to the conclusion that perhaps tulwar pommels are shaped like that due to swordsmanship style? Can anyone please confirm this? Perhaps it was useful in Gatka. Maybe those who practise gatka have a distinctive way of holding the sword.

Andrew · 12th June 2005, 10:40 PM

I do have some jumbo-sized mitts.

Rick, have you tried to abduct your wrist as you would for a thrust with a straight bladed weapon? Doesn't that disc make it uncomfortable, if not painful?

12th June 2005, 10:33 PM	#1
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	I have come to the conclusion that perhaps tulwar pommels are shaped like that due to swordsmanship style? Can anyone please confirm this? Perhaps it was useful in Gatka. Maybe those who practise gatka have a distinctive way of holding the sword.

12th June 2005, 10:40 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I do have some jumbo-sized mitts. Rick, have you tried to abduct your wrist as you would for a thrust with a straight bladed weapon? Doesn't that disc make it uncomfortable, if not painful?