Indian Talwar – Universal Swords
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$269.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 38 1/8"
- Weight
- 2 lb 9 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- Indian
Overview
Indian Talwar - Universal Swords
This Indian Talwar was crafted in India and the blade is of tempered 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel; its sweeping blade is efficiently designed to slash and decisively cut with great ability and the thickened blade spine not only imparts durability to the blade, but also gives it the mass to power through its strikes with cutting force. The blade is mounted into an beautifully embellished hilt of finely cast brass and the sword tang is anchored into the hilt with a threaded nut assembly coupled with filling the interior of the hilt with a hardened gum resin; a traditional Indian method for securing a blade into its hilt.
The sword is paired with a wooden scabbard which is tightly bound in black leather and completed with matching brass fittings and a brass hanging ring.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- Indian
- Pommel
- Nut and Integrated
- Overall Length
- 38 1/8"
- Blade Length
- 33 1/16"
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 9 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 6 1/2"
- Thickness
- 5.3 mm - 2.7 mm
- Width
- 31 mm
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the blade steel and temper? Common Question
Tempered 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel.
Q How does it handle and where is the point of balance? Common Question
It has a sweeping, weight-forward blade suited for powerful cuts; point of balance is about 6 1/2 inches from the guard.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
It comes unsharpened from the manufacturer.
Q What is the hilt material and construction? Common Question
Finely cast brass hilt with threaded nut assembly; the tang is set with hardened gum resin in the hilt (traditional Indian method).
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes. A wooden scabbard bound in black leather with matching brass fittings and a hanging ring.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 38 1/8 in, blade length 33 1/16 in, width 31 mm, thickness 5.3–2.7 mm, weight 2 lb 9 oz.
Q Is it suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as Battle Ready with a durable spine and robust construction; ships unsharpened, so edge prep and local rules should be considered before cutting or use in reenactment.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Made in India by Universal Swords.
Q What is the historical style? Common Question
An Indian talwar style saber featuring a characteristic disc pommel and curved cutting blade.
Q How should I maintain it? Common Question
Keep the carbon steel blade clean and lightly oiled to prevent rust; periodically check hilt nut and fittings, and condition the leather scabbard as needed.
Video
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Kult of Athena USS Indian Talwar Review
The Maker
Universal Swords
With origins going back to 1960, India’s Universal Swords has been making reproduction swords for decades. With an emphasis on military sabers, universal produces a number of designs not found elsewhere. As the official US distributor of Universal Swords, KOA will be expanding to stock their entire line over time.
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I ordered the blemished grade, so when I got it out of the box and the pommel was a little wonky and there was an impurity clear in the blade I didn’t mind. However, this sword delivered on what was advertised. So, why only four stars? Mainly I had problems with the scabbard. When I was practicing quick drawing the blade and had the scabbard attached to my belt, the metal bit on top came right off, taking my sword frog with it. Also, when I was testing it, I dropped the scabbard, and the metal bit at the end fell right off. Both of these problems were fixed with a little super glue but were nonetheless annoying. The sword itself was solid, it was heftier than I expected but that was covered in the specifications. Just a little warning, ~3 lbs held in one hand at the end of a lever feels much much heavier than a longsword of similar weight, so really work on that wrist, shoulder, and forearm strength. It should be noted I’m about 5 ft 6 and on the smaller size though, about 140.