Three tulwars for comment

Ken Maddock · 29th November 2015, 12:25 PM

Hi
I just picked up three tulwars, or I think that is what they are, as two are a little different from what I commonly see
Picture one is over view of the three
Remainder of pictures is of one of tulwars
Pictures are poor enough as it is not a nice day here in Ireland
Blade is 72 cm long, not too curved 2 fullers on blade,some decoration on blade but pictures not showing this well, hand guard is a lot more substantial than what I have seen before, in very much untouched condition
Got from a dublin house clearance
Any information much appreciated on name of this particular type of tulwar and any idea of age or origin
Regards
Ken

Ken Maddock · 29th November 2015, 12:31 PM

Second tulwar
Lot beefier blade and a lot heavier more substantial overall
Blade a lot more curved with 2 fullers again
Some markings on blade and split in knuckle guard
Overall feels like a very much fighting blade

Ken Maddock · 29th November 2015, 12:36 PM

Last tulwar
Most basic of the three
Silver disc on both side of grip
Knuckle guard broken off
I also have attached image of markings in blade of first tulwar
Any information gratefully received
Regards
Ken
More bad images available if required

harrywagner · 29th November 2015, 08:55 PM

Are the two with the pommel "tails" khanda's?

ariel · 29th November 2015, 09:18 PM

I like all of them. The first one has a hilt that is a transitional stage between the "Basket hilt" and the " moghul" tulwar one, I have 2 similar ones. The other two are tulwars ( the handle of the second one is rarely encountered), and , I agree, the memories of Khanda are written by their "rat tails" :-)

All of them seem to be quite old, I would polish and etch the blades. My guess that the chances of wootz are above 50%

Ken Maddock · 29th November 2015, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the information
I did search on forum before I posted and just found so many tulwars I was over awed with the range of variations
Now I have something to go on I will search forum with a bit more purpose

I will give a oooo wire wool light clean over the Christmas break and see what is revealed but I am not into over cleaning so maybe the wootz might not be visible there is active rust which will have to go though

I from a short search on this forum I am going to guess at late 18th century would this be a reasonable estimate
Thanks for your help
Ken

29th November 2015, 12:25 PM	#1
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Three tulwars for comment Hi I just picked up three tulwars, or I think that is what they are, as two are a little different from what I commonly see Picture one is over view of the three Remainder of pictures is of one of tulwars Pictures are poor enough as it is not a nice day here in Ireland Blade is 72 cm long, not too curved 2 fullers on blade,some decoration on blade but pictures not showing this well, hand guard is a lot more substantial than what I have seen before, in very much untouched condition Got from a dublin house clearance Any information much appreciated on name of this particular type of tulwar and any idea of age or origin Regards Ken Attached Images

29th November 2015, 12:31 PM	#2
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Second tulwar Lot beefier blade and a lot heavier more substantial overall Blade a lot more curved with 2 fullers again Some markings on blade and split in knuckle guard Overall feels like a very much fighting blade Attached Images Last edited by Ken Maddock; 29th November 2015 at 09:57 PM.

29th November 2015, 12:36 PM	#3
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Last tulwar Most basic of the three Silver disc on both side of grip Knuckle guard broken off I also have attached image of markings in blade of first tulwar Any information gratefully received Regards Ken More bad images available if required Attached Images

29th November 2015, 08:55 PM	#4
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Tulwar or Khanda Are the two with the pommel "tails" khanda's?

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29th November 2015, 09:18 PM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I like all of them. The first one has a hilt that is a transitional stage between the "Basket hilt" and the " moghul" tulwar one, I have 2 similar ones. The other two are tulwars ( the handle of the second one is rarely encountered), and , I agree, the memories of Khanda are written by their "rat tails" :-) All of them seem to be quite old, I would polish and etch the blades. My guess that the chances of wootz are above 50%

29th November 2015, 09:55 PM	#6
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Thanks for the information I did search on forum before I posted and just found so many tulwars I was over awed with the range of variations Now I have something to go on I will search forum with a bit more purpose I will give a oooo wire wool light clean over the Christmas break and see what is revealed but I am not into over cleaning so maybe the wootz might not be visible there is active rust which will have to go though I from a short search on this forum I am going to guess at late 18th century would this be a reasonable estimate Thanks for your help Ken