HELP!!! IS THIS TULWAR GOOD OR FAKE???

B.I · 1st September 2006, 05:55 PM

tulwars hilts come in various different constructions, including a seam along the side, so i dont have a problem with it at all.
i would go along with ariels assessment in dating. the hilt is definately 'late' but this could mean end of 19th and well into the 20thC.
i had an identical blade on a sword, and i dont feel the markings a result of over-cleaning. i think the blade also is late, and with the shape, an attempt to replicate an earlier style. mine too had a look of being 'cut' out (no fullers) which definately bodes for a late date, possibly even later than the first half of the 20thC. mine too had the same scuffs along the blade.
the scabbard, as noted, has some age, and the way the bottom mount sits, i dont believe they went together.
but, i also dont believe this sword to be modern, so early to mid 20thC is a good guess.
an etch is a good idea, but dont get your hopes up. i didnt think mine could possibly be wootz from the overall look, and had it confirmed on a test.

1st September 2006, 05:55 PM	#6
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	tulwars hilts come in various different constructions, including a seam along the side, so i dont have a problem with it at all. i would go along with ariels assessment in dating. the hilt is definately 'late' but this could mean end of 19th and well into the 20thC. i had an identical blade on a sword, and i dont feel the markings a result of over-cleaning. i think the blade also is late, and with the shape, an attempt to replicate an earlier style. mine too had a look of being 'cut' out (no fullers) which definately bodes for a late date, possibly even later than the first half of the 20thC. mine too had the same scuffs along the blade. the scabbard, as noted, has some age, and the way the bottom mount sits, i dont believe they went together. but, i also dont believe this sword to be modern, so early to mid 20thC is a good guess. an etch is a good idea, but dont get your hopes up. i didnt think mine could possibly be wootz from the overall look, and had it confirmed on a test.