I am looking for more information on the history and intended usage of the Tarwar. Is this a traditional blade, or is it an HI creation? Might it appear under other names, or different spellings?
I haven't found much on the background of this blade either here or on the HI website. The fact that T-A-R-W-A-R is the middle six letters of "star wars" is seriously inhibiting my google-fu.
Does anyone here make serious use of their Tarwar, and if so, what have you found it to be handy for? I bought one because the blade type "spoke" to me, and have no regrets. It is a beautiful blade in its own right. It would be even cooler if I could gain some insight into its effective use (especially as a tool rather than a dedicated weapon). I can't really see ever using a big blade as a weapon, though learning a few traditional techniques might be fun. The weight of this thing would make practicing with it good for upper body strength, if nothing else.
I haven't found much on the background of this blade either here or on the HI website. The fact that T-A-R-W-A-R is the middle six letters of "star wars" is seriously inhibiting my google-fu.
Does anyone here make serious use of their Tarwar, and if so, what have you found it to be handy for? I bought one because the blade type "spoke" to me, and have no regrets. It is a beautiful blade in its own right. It would be even cooler if I could gain some insight into its effective use (especially as a tool rather than a dedicated weapon). I can't really see ever using a big blade as a weapon, though learning a few traditional techniques might be fun. The weight of this thing would make practicing with it good for upper body strength, if nothing else.