Posts: 805 Location: new orleans
Sat 15 Mar, 2014 4:47 pm
David Lewis Smith wrote: |
I have couple of these too, they are fairly rare in Afghanistan.
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David, there used to be a whole lot more in Afghanistan but now they have been bought up and sent to the US and Europe. :wtf:
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Officers of Yakub Khan, the Amir of Afghanistan, May 1879, holding pulwar swords. |
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Posts: 805 Location: new orleans
Sat 15 Mar, 2014 4:50 pm
Re: Persian Sword
Cliff Peiffer wrote: |
Greetings,
I have an opportunity to purchase what is described as a Persian Blade, antique hand forged c1700.
I would very much appreciate any assistance in authenticating this sword, authenticating its age and possible value.
Look forward to your response and regards
Cliff |
Cliff I think the seller is asking to much for the sword unless there is something special about the blade, like if it were made of damascus steel, I would look around a little, you can probably find one for less with a scabbard included.
Posts: 51 Location: France
Fri 04 Apr, 2014 4:07 am
It is not that rare to find some Indian blades made from wootz steel. In such a case it is worth the price. But unfortunately I can't tell from your photos.
Posts: 147 Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Fri 11 Apr, 2014 6:14 pm
Re: Persian Sword
Eric S wrote: |
Shahril Dzulkifli wrote: | The tulwar is often designated as an Indo-Persian sword rather than Persian. When kings ruled Persia the only sword they carry was the shamshir, not the tulwar. |
But Persian made blades were exported to other countries, the seller specifically has it tagged as a "antique handforged Persian blade c 1700" and not a "Persian sword" which is confusing. I would guess that the blade may actually be an old European blade which were used quite often in Indian swords. |
Eric,
I am new to the world of Indian/Persian/Afghan arms, but I am curious why you would think this is a European blade. To my far from knowledgeable eyes, it certainly appears to be an indigenous blade. The overall shape and the fullers seem to point to a native style.
I am familiar with the Indian use of the 1796 LCS blades in particular (which I believe I own an example of one). Please explain why you suggest a European origin for this blade.
I also agree with Bernard that $395 would be a more than fair price for a wootz steel blade. One should keep in mind that it was common for blades and hilts to be switched out with these swords. I have noticed a huge variety in quality when looking at tulwars. Cliff's example looks like a decent one to me. More pictures would certainly be appreciated.
Travis
Posts: 805 Location: new orleans
Sun 13 Apr, 2014 6:20 pm
Re: Persian Sword
Travis Canaday wrote: |
I am new to the world of Indian/Persian/Afghan arms, but I am curious why you would think this is a European blade. To my far from knowledgeable eyes, it certainly appears to be an indigenous blade. The overall shape and the fullers seem to point to a native style.
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Travis, I am not quite sure what I was thinking when I wrote that....duhh. :wtf:
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