This is a late 18 C. massive and heavy Indian sword with a Tulwar type heavy blade, single edge, 33 inches long with 9 inches false edge forged from good Crystalline (Indian Wootz) steel, in the construction known as scarf welding. Scarf welding was done in order to weld a hard steel blade to a softer more flexible heel part of the blade. It is a common technique since many centuries and found on both Indian and European quality swords. . The hilt is a Khanda type hilt with basket type hand protection and a long spike protruding from the pommel. The basket inside is cushioned with red cotton cushion and the grip is steel bound with gold colored thread. Total length 41 inches. Very good condition. Few darkened areas on the blade. The handle cushion and the grip binding are later to the blade / hilt.