New arrival -- Pulwar from Afghanistan...

FenrisWolf · 11th March 2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

that is probally brass were the piece was welded together. As a general rule you will not see gold on afghan pieces.

Ah, that makes more sense; it didn't really look like the sort of traces that old koftgari leaves, but I couldn't think of what else it might be. Thanks!

Andrew · 11th March 2007, 09:41 PM

Congratulations, Fenris.

That's a very nice sword. I love the patina on that handle; contrasts very nicely with the blade.

11th March 2007, 09:41 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Congratulations, Fenris. That's a very nice sword. I love the patina on that handle; contrasts very nicely with the blade.