Name/Title
Balanced Golia with Antique HandleEntry/Object ID
368; Full Code: 368.35.76-SW-NBTags
Blood, SwordDescription
This is an authentic Antique Talwar, likely dating to the 19th century. This specimen is distinguished by its pronounced, high-curvature blade, a geometry specifically optimized for the mechanical "process" of the mounted draw-cut. While it shares the all-steel hilt construction of your other warrior-grade specimens, the extreme arc of the steel places this sword in a specialized category of North Indian sabers.
Core Components & Historical Engineering
The Blade (High-Arc Geometry): Features a single-edged high-carbon steel blade with a deep, dramatic curve. The surface exhibits a seasoned field patina with areas of historical pitting and oxidation, indicative of an uncleaned, original state.
In your professional "Process reliant" framework, this curve is a mechanical multiplier. As the blade strikes, the arc ensures that the edge is always moving at a shearing angle relative to the target. This results in a deeper slice than a straighter blade, providing a high level of Operational Certainty for a rider on horseback.
The Hilt (Indo-Muslim Style): An all-steel hilt characterized by its rugged simplicity and functional ergonomics:
The Disc Pommel: A wide, flat disc with a central dome. This acts as a manual fulcrum, allowing the wielder to apply leverage during the "wrist-flick" portion of the strike.
Quillons and Langets: Features short, rounded quillons and long reinforcing langets that extend down the blade to stabilize the hilt-to-tang junction.
Grip Texture: The grip shows a textured, aged surface that naturally improves friction, ensuring the weapon does not shift during high-torque maneuvers.
The Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in deep maroon/crimson velvet. It features a silver-tone wire wrap at the throat and a matching silver chape (tip) with decorative piercings, providing a high-status "finish" to a functional combat tool.Made/Created
Date made
2022Place
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
PunjabDimensions
Dimension Description
34"Length
29 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
