Tegha Full Steel

Name/Title

Tegha Full Steel

Entry/Object ID

369; Full Code: 369.36.139-SW-NB

Tags

Sword

Description

This is a Modern Custom Talwar, a contemporary forging that pays homage to the elite North Indian military sabers of the 18th and 19th centuries. This specimen is characterized by its high-performance triple-fullered blade and a hilt featuring a distinctive flaming sunburst (Surya) motif. It represents the "Performance Utility" tier of your collection—built with modern metallurgical consistency for maximum reliability. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Triple-Fullered High-Carbon Steel): A robust, single-edged blade with a moderate "Warrior-Grade" curve. It features three deep parallel fullers running the majority of its length. The Process: In your professional framework, multi-fullering is the ultimate strength-to-weight optimization. By forging three structural "ribs" into the steel, the bladesmith has created an incredibly rigid spine that resists lateral flexing while removing enough mass to allow for rapid, reflexive combat "processes." The Surya Hilt (Solar Disc Variant): An all-steel Indo-Muslim hilt with a matte, tactical finish. Flaming Sunburst Engraving: The interior of the disc pommel is hand-engraved with a radiating, wavy sunburst motif. Unlike the geometric sunbursts in your antique specimens, these "flaming" rays are a dynamic representation of Surya, the Hindu sun god—a symbol of protection and unwavering power. Protective Knuckle Bow: Features a slim, integrated knuckle bow that terminates in a stylized scroll near the pommel, providing essential mechanical certainty for hand safety during high-velocity 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), providing a high-status "CHRO-approved" finish to a primary tactical tool.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2022

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

36"

Length

32 in

Material

HCS

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Custom Made

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab