Plain and simple pulwar

RobertGuy · 2nd March 2017, 07:16 PM

Another addition to my collection. I don't think there is anything remarkable about this pulwar but I would be interested in any feedback anyone woulkd like to give. Bought at auction the catalogue descripotion was as follows:

19th CenturyIndian Pulovar (sic) Sword 29½ inch single edged slightly curved blade with sharpened back edge point. Narrow back edge fuller and short forte fuller,both with line edge decoration. Steel animal head quillons curving towards the blade. Double pierced langets. Steel hemispherical pommel with line decoration.

My stats:
Weight: 2lb 2oz (0.96kg)
Length overall: 35'' (88.5cm) Blade: 29.5'' (75cm)
POB: 7'' (18cm) from hilt
Profile taper: 1.52'' (38.6mm) at ricasso, 1.22'' (31mm)at mid blade, 1.03'' (26.2mm) 2 inches from tip.
Distal taper 0.24'' (6.1mm) at ricasso, 0.19'' (5mm)at mid blade,. 0.10'' (2.6mm) 2 inches from tip.

There are no markings at all. I don't think the blade is of European origin but I don't think it is Wootz either. I will include a USB microscope picture of the blade, it shows some stiation and light pitting but no sign of a Wootz pattern.

mariusgmioc · 2nd March 2017, 07:44 PM

It is a classic example of Afghan Pulowar with what I believe to be an Indian blade.

Nice catch!

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 6th March 2017, 04:22 PM

Nice to see quillons displayed as dragons heads pierced with three holes and a five hole pierced rain guard probably playing the three hole theme.. plus two... in Talismanic form.

2nd March 2017, 07:16 PM	#1
RobertGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 135	Plain and simple pulwar Another addition to my collection. I don't think there is anything remarkable about this pulwar but I would be interested in any feedback anyone woulkd like to give. Bought at auction the catalogue descripotion was as follows: 19th CenturyIndian Pulovar (sic) Sword 29½ inch single edged slightly curved blade with sharpened back edge point. Narrow back edge fuller and short forte fuller,both with line edge decoration. Steel animal head quillons curving towards the blade. Double pierced langets. Steel hemispherical pommel with line decoration. My stats: Weight: 2lb 2oz (0.96kg) Length overall: 35'' (88.5cm) Blade: 29.5'' (75cm) POB: 7'' (18cm) from hilt Profile taper: 1.52'' (38.6mm) at ricasso, 1.22'' (31mm)at mid blade, 1.03'' (26.2mm) 2 inches from tip. Distal taper 0.24'' (6.1mm) at ricasso, 0.19'' (5mm)at mid blade,. 0.10'' (2.6mm) 2 inches from tip. There are no markings at all. I don't think the blade is of European origin but I don't think it is Wootz either. I will include a USB microscope picture of the blade, it shows some stiation and light pitting but no sign of a Wootz pattern. Attached Images

2nd March 2017, 07:44 PM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,871	It is a classic example of Afghan Pulowar with what I believe to be an Indian blade. Nice catch!

6th March 2017, 04:22 PM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Nice to see quillons displayed as dragons heads pierced with three holes and a five hole pierced rain guard probably playing the three hole theme.. plus two... in Talismanic form.