Name/Title
Tulwar "Chhayak"Entry/Object ID
241; Full Code: 241.23.45-SW-IMTags
SwordDescription
This is a refined Antique Talwar, characterized by a hilt decorated with silver-inlaid Koftgari work and a multi-fullered blade. While it shares the "Cavalry" geometry of your other specimens, this sword represents a higher tier of finish, where the combat tool is elevated through a labor-intensive decorative process historically reserved for elite warriors or military officers.
Core Components & Historical Engineering
The Blade (High-Carbon Multi-Fullered): A single-edged blade with a pronounced, graceful curve. It is distinctive for having multiple fullers (likely three) running parallel along the spine.
Engineering Purpose: In your professional "Process reliant" framework, multiple fullers provide the ultimate strength-to-weight ratio. By removing mass in several channels, the smith creates a blade that is exceptionally rigid and resistant to bending, while remaining light enough for rapid, one-handed tactical maneuvers.
The Hilt (Silver Koftgari Technique): An all-steel Indo-Muslim hilt featuring a knuckle bow and disc pommel.
The Koftgari Process: The surface is decorated with silver foil pressed into a cross-hatched steel base. Over centuries of use, the silver has worn down, creating a beautiful "distressed" patina where the underlying dark steel contrasts with the remaining silver floral motifs. This provides a "technical record" of the sword's age and handling.
The Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in black velvet. The silver-tone metal fittings (chape and throat) feature geometric "cloud-motif" piercings that harmonize with the silver work on the hilt. The inclusion of a black silk tassel adds a somber, professional aesthetic.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2019Dimensions
Dimension Description
39"Length
34 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
