Rajput damascus tulwar
length: 34 1/4"
For years, I've been mostly ignoring tulwar since the majority of them for
sale in the US are flimsy 1800's and 1900's "Sepoy" tulwar, mass produced as
inexpensive weaponry by native workers in colonial factories. I hope I didn't miss getting to handle too many weapons
like this one - despite the small handle, there's a nice feel to this weapon.
Damascus patterned blade. Offered here at TherionArms on commission
for a friend. A tip o'the helmet and thanks to P.S. Rawson for his book
'The Indian Sword' (New York, Arco Publishing Company, 1969) for the
identification of this sword as Rajput form (western India), circa late 17/early 1800's.
blade: 29 1/2"
blade width: 1 1/4" base
grip: 3"
pommel disk: 2 1/2"
weight: 1 lbs 11 oz
9/10/01