Afghani Pulwar

ariel · 15th April 2022, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Perhaps the tip has been modified/shortened.

Very good thought.
Although if we extend the curved line of the edge and the straight “spine line “ of the yelman, they will intersect at the most 1/2-1 inch from the current tip.
Would be interesting to know what is the current actual length of the blade. Then we can compare with the unquestionaly intact blades.

kronckew · 15th April 2022, 10:26 AM

Until it arrives & I can measure it better, here is a pulwar from another thread superimposed on mine, using the grips to equalize the size. Seems to match fairly well.I considered that the tip may have been shortened. But

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kronckew · 3rd May 2022, 02:41 PM

Pulwar arrived today, no problems going thru customs from Germany to the UK. Had to pay VAT & a special expedited clearance fee to the courier, Parcel Force.

Blade is 30", 5mm thick, no distal taper until the 6 in. yelman, then distal tapers smoothly to the tip. no sign of shortening, blade is 1 1/2 in. wide at the langets, 1 1/4 in. wide at the start of the 6 in. yelman. the spine of the yelman is not sharp but has been made with about a 1mm 'edge'. Main edge is sharp, convex profile, and polished - no distinct bevel. Not hair popping sharp tho. Balance is about 8 in. from the guard. Weight is 1080 grams. Some small bits of black tarnish, but mostly polished bright. may have been renwaxed.No red rust at all.

The three sets of stamped eyelash dashes (jaws?) are terminated on the ends with a small crescent 'moon' and there is a single small moon in front of each. Did a small patch etch with vinegar/lemon juice after an alcohol degreasing, does NOT appear to be wootz or laminated steel. Of course if renwaxed, the acids wouldn't etch.

Grip is tight, undamaged, more comfortable than a tulwar, pommel is peened, and has some bits inside the hollow that rattle if shaken.

15th April 2022, 10:26 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,225	Until it arrives & I can measure it better, here is a pulwar from another thread superimposed on mine, using the grips to equalize the size. Seems to match fairly well.I considered that the tip may have been shortened. But . Attached Images

3rd May 2022, 02:41 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,225	Pulwar arrived today, no problems going thru customs from Germany to the UK. Had to pay VAT & a special expedited clearance fee to the courier, Parcel Force. Blade is 30", 5mm thick, no distal taper until the 6 in. yelman, then distal tapers smoothly to the tip. no sign of shortening, blade is 1 1/2 in. wide at the langets, 1 1/4 in. wide at the start of the 6 in. yelman. the spine of the yelman is not sharp but has been made with about a 1mm 'edge'. Main edge is sharp, convex profile, and polished - no distinct bevel. Not hair popping sharp tho. Balance is about 8 in. from the guard. Weight is 1080 grams. Some small bits of black tarnish, but mostly polished bright. may have been renwaxed.No red rust at all. The three sets of stamped eyelash dashes (jaws?) are terminated on the ends with a small crescent 'moon' and there is a single small moon in front of each. Did a small patch etch with vinegar/lemon juice after an alcohol degreasing, does NOT appear to be wootz or laminated steel. Of course if renwaxed, the acids wouldn't etch. Grip is tight, undamaged, more comfortable than a tulwar, pommel is peened, and has some bits inside the hollow that rattle if shaken. Last edited by kronckew; 3rd May 2022 at 03:07 PM.