Name/Title
Dhop Full SteelEntry/Object ID
370; Full Code: 370.37.140-SW-NBTags
SwordDescription
This is a refined Antique (Blade) Talwar, dating to the 19th century. Based on the blade's profile—which features a shallower curve and a more slender geometry compared to standard cavalry sabers—this specimen aligns with the Sirohi style, highly regarded in Rajputana for its superior balance and "Process-driven" cutting efficiency. It is distinguished by a complex multi-fullered blade and a hilt featuring a petaled sunburst pommel.
Core Components & Historical Engineering
The Blade (Sirohi Multi-Fuller Geometry): A slender, single-edged blade forged from high-carbon steel. It is engineered with three parallel fullers (likely a deep central fuller flanked by two smaller ones) that run nearly the entire length of the steel.
Structural Integrity: In your professional framework, these fullers act as longitudinal "gussets." They allow the blade to remain rigid and resistant to lateral snapping while significantly reducing mass.
The Tip: The blade terminates in a reinforced, slightly thickened point, making it effective for both the "process" of slicing and the occasional thrust.
The Hilt (Petaled Sunburst Variant): An all-steel Indo-Muslim hilt with a smooth, aged patina.
The Pommel Disc: The interior features a radial sunburst motif where the central dome is surrounded by a decorative scalloped or "petaled" border. This design distributes the weight of the pommel evenly, serving as a stabilized fulcrum for the Indian draw-cut.
Protective Knuckle Bow: Includes a slim, integrated knuckle bow for hand safety, ensuring the wielder maintains Operational Certainty during high-speed parries.
The Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in deep maroon velvet. It is accented with a wide silver-tone wire wrap at the throat and a simple steel chape (tip) that follows the graceful curve of the Sirohi blade.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2022Ethnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
MaharashtraDimensions
Dimension Description
35"Length
31 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom MadePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
