Name/Title
Tulwar - SakelaEntry/Object ID
34; Full Code: 34.5.22-SW-IATags
SwordDescription
This is an authentic Antique Talwar, featuring a highly desirable Sakela steel blade. Likely dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, this sword represents a "Standard of Excellence" for the Indian warrior class. While your Wootz blades are the "crystalline" peak of metallurgy, Sakela represents the "Process of Resilience," prized for its ability to withstand the rigors of high-impact combat without shattering.
Core Components & Historical Engineering
The Blade (Sakela Steel): The blade is forged from Sakela, an indigenous Indian high-carbon steel known for its exceptional elasticity.
In your professional "Process reliant" framework, Sakela is the mechanical insurance policy of the battlefield. The blade features a graceful, moderate curve and a single wide fuller running almost the entire length. This fuller acts as a structural I-beam, reducing the weight of the blade while maintaining the longitudinal rigidity required for a high-velocity strike.
The Hilt (Indo-Muslim Style with Knuckle Bow): A traditional all-steel hilt with a smooth, uncleaned patina that proves its historical authenticity.
Disc Pommel: Features the characteristic large disc with a curved pommel spike, allowing for the "wrist-flick" lever action that defines the Indian draw-cut.
Knuckle Bow: This specimen includes a protective knuckle bow terminating in a stylized bud. This addition provides a layer of mechanical certainty, protecting the warrior's fingers from an opponent's sliding blade during a parry.
The Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in black leather. It features a cord-wrapped throat for a secure grip when drawing and a silver-tone metal chape at the tip to prevent the scabbard from wearing through.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1650 - circa 1700Time Period
17th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
36"Length
30 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
