The Talwar - "Off With Your Arm"

Lynn discusses the thought process that went into the design of the Talwar.
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[@P1015532oni]

If Lynn Thompson isn’t the happiest man alive, I don’t know who is. Imagine being able to make and play with weapons as a lifestyle.

[@andreweden9405]

Lifestyle?? You mean career!!!😀

[@P1015532oni]

Andrew Eden I mean lifestyle... because career sometimes means you “may” not love it.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@andreweden9405 no it's lifestyle!!! Mr. Thompson is one of the most genuine guys you will ever see doing this line of work!!! He really loves it!!!

[@andreweden9405]

Fair enough!

[@_shots._.fired_]

Bro I Am From India . I Am Glad That You Appreciate Our Culture

[@RUPEETRADER]

Not a pure Indian weapon

[@tim777us]

Do all Indian swords cut with the wrist locked? Does it cut better that way?

[@_shots._.fired_]

@@tim777us Some Indian Swords Does Cut Better With A Wrist Lock But This Talwar Does Cut The Best Among Indian Swords. I Know This Because I Am A Rajput, You Should Be Knowing That It Was The Main Weapon Of The Rajputs.

[@RUPEETRADER]

@@tim777us wrist locking is a Hindu concept you will find restrictive grips on all the swords. These swords can be straight or forward curved also. You can search about "Malabar fighting sword" which has a different wrist locking grip on it.

[@RUPEETRADER]

@@_shots._.fired_ watch Mr. Indian hacker's​ talwar

[@dbzwrestleingfan]

Bring back the folding talwar!!!

[@Owieczkin]

Hey, Luzon Large is a folding sword too :)

[@lasvegascollapse]

Yes, plz bring back Talwar XL with different colored G10 scales.

[@dbzwrestleingfan]

@Johnny Nonya oh noes :(

[@dbzwrestleingfan]

@@Owieczkin truth it's a beauty my only gripe is the pocket clip

[@dbzwrestleingfan]

@RedGryyn omg I am so sorry to hear that :(

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

I love these videos and Cold Steel products! In Lynn We Trust

[@mrfahrenheit3867]

I've been buying Cold Steel for close to thirty years, have I been let down by them... Never.

[@TheScotchaholic]

@@mrfahrenheit3867 Seriously, they're the user's brand. Even their expensive stuff demands to be used for the best owner's experience!

[@bastabbiswas3885]

Awesome. I really appreciate your accurate knowledge of how to use a Talwar. Of course, you are the creator of thousands of excellent blades of all designs. My respect for you has grown many fold after watching this video. Yes Sir, we Indians put our body behind our sword, not just the wrist, and it cuts through an enemy in one sweep, as perfectly as a two handed katana.

[@Erebus.666.]

Lynn, you make it look too easy. People who don't cut do not realize how impressive it is to get a good,clean cut. Glad to see you are still enjoying your work. Keep on bringing us tools to cherish.

[@varunblitzz]

We Indians truly Respect your Admiration and Love for India❤️

[@kilijshark7667]

I bought a antique Talwar in the early summer of 2021 at a military store in Victoria BC. If I recall the seller said its 19th century and came with its original scabbard. Cool thing was a the tip had a false edge on the back similar to the Kilij or Turko-Mongal Sabre.

[@nikhilsinha7730]

Cool sword but you should be aware that there is a chance that the tulwar has a British or German made blade

[@kilijshark7667]

@@nikhilsinha7730 how can I tell?

[@BlueOx2277]

Years ago a friend of mine carried a serrated folding knife of the same name. Always wanted one.👍🏻

[@bigpoppapump4060]

Damn i got excited I thought this was the folder talwar. 😔. When us the folder coming back I need to get me one or two please bring it back Lynn

[@animaxelement4388]

Talwar comes from Ancient Sanskrit word Tarawari...It has been standard Indian sword since 3000 years.

[@RUPEETRADER]

Talwar is derived from Persian shamshir. Not thousand year old.

[@animaxelement4388]

@@RUPEETRADER shamshir and tarwari both are ancient swords...shamshir name is new, they used to call that pahlang...like kdga or khadag

[@RUPEETRADER]

@@animaxelement4388 talwar was invented after Islamic influence in India from shamshir before that indians only use straight broad swords like khanda.

[@ChromeMan04]

Talwars were introduced by Mughals it’s not an Indian weapon originally

[@RUPEETRADER]

@@ChromeMan04 not at all Rajputs​ invented talwar also the disc has a sunburst at the bottom. Also Mughal adopted indian weapon also like dhup parashu kamtha khanda sirohi katars etc

[@Tiger24kicks]

Please bring back the Talwar folder knife. Listen to the fans make a 2020 Talwar.

[@luckybassturd7260]

I’m Waiting on word on their - AK47 field knife made in Italy . The old talwar & colossus look sick!

[@razorrook218]

Yes I second this comment

[@muzammilazhar]

I've been your die hard fan since 2011. God bless you!

[@-Zevin-]

I absolutely can't wait to get this sword. One thing that needs to be pointed out is the beautiful and historically accurate distal taper on this Talwar. Overwhelmingly the criticism i hear from people saying don't buy cheap swords is the lack of distal taper. I have even heard people claim Cold Steel doesn't have distal taper on their swords. From what I have seen listed on this Talwar. 8mm to 2mm that is fantastic taper. *I would also like to know is this Talwar made in india? as i know many cold steel swords are. If made in India this is even greater to me, because it ads a authenticity to the sword, a real Talwar made in india, not "just" a replica!*

[@Wildwestwrangler]

My cold steel wild west Bowie was made in India.

[@-Zevin-]

@@Wildwestwrangler Nice, My 1796 light cavalry was also made in India. I think they even contract Windlass for some of their blades, which is a legitimate armory forge that has made military swords and knives since 1941. I know for sure the cold steel Persian Shamshir is made by windlass. I think India makes some really nice handcrafted knives and swords for a great price. Allot of people look down on foreign made imported stuff as inferior quality wise, but India produces some really high quality stuff. Pakistan on the other hand....

[@-Zevin-]

@aghori sadhu Thank you very much for this information. I travel to Thailand every year to stay with family, and I am hoping to take a side trip to India sometime for 1-2weeks. I really want to get some traditional Indian weapons. Hopefully some antiques too if I can. I don't know how hard it is to find Antique Tulwars or how much they cost in India. I have one that I bought from a collector in the UK but it was almost $350.

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

That was the old Tulwar that Cold Steel made years ago. That one was about 6mm without distal taper. It felt like a dog in the hand. This one is new and improved, with better balance, distal taper etc. They have been improving many of their swords lately. But in the past, it’s true that most of their swords were overbuilt and clunky, and really felt more like clubs than an actual sword for fighting. By the way, this is made in India, like most of Cold Steel’s swords.

[@elihollingsworth6852]

Yeah cold steel uses windlass steelcraft, and they use a forge in India.

[@axistec]

I love the passion of this man towards cutting weapons.

[@treebahn]

If Lynn would run for president, I would vote for him.

[@chetan.gondaliya]

Hey Lynn.. Love and respects from India ❤❤⚘⚘💛🙏🤗🤗

[@Logan2070]

Watching this and waiting for yet another Cold Steel knife to come in the mail. Ordered a Black Talon 2 serrated, should be here tomorrow. Cold Steel folding knives are a great value, and QC is good, I've only had one with a funky grind but that was fixed on the lansky. All have been scary sharp and that triad lock is rock solid while breaking in nice and being a free dropping blade. I keep finding models I like and will be buying more.

[@muscleinwiththechef]

Lynn I love your work and all of the new knives that you bring us and recently I had a crazy but interesting idea of turning the esparda XL into a full tang sheath knife if it hasn't been done already. 😎

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Growing up I had 2 heros, and they were Chuck Norris and Lynn Thompson!!! I remember my uncle had a tape of Lynn Thompson doing his early advertisements and cutting with all these awesome weapons!!! I always dreamed of working for Mr. Thompson, but now my back is destroyed and I wouldn't be much use to him, but all that aside as a kid watching those videos I really thought that Lynn Thompson was an action hero like Chuck Norris. Now I'm 33 and I still think of him that way, but for different reasons, especially all the things he does for other people, while still being a very humble man!!! This world could use more men like him.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Lynn,I do appreciate all the toys you've brought to us over the years and man,I own alot of cold steel blades,,question,when are you going to make me a double action out the front knife,,,,I've been patient,I would love to see what you come up with,until the next time

[@12345678927164]

It’s not the folder, but I’ll take it.

[@andreweden9405]

My two very favorite swords that Cold Steel makes are the 1796 BLCS and the tulwar. These two swords really demonstrate what Cold Steel are capable of!

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

fun ffact, historically, they are the same blade, the 1796 blade type was so popular that many countries adopted it, including india

[@Shooter11B]

I would love to see you guys make a 9th Century Invasion era Hungarian sword. One of the most unique and magnificent sword designs ever.

[@johnmichaelfababier2842]

That is a hell of a slicer. . And hopefully the talwar folders will came back to production

[@luckybassturd7260]

Thought you were remaking talwar knife? Dang it! Any word on AK47?

[@higlytoxicgirl8837]

There's an old saying, When you draw your sword. Be ready to strike without fear or mercy. Or be ready to die...

[@Apex_grind562]

Hey lynn , you are a rockstar to me. Love the American Tanto! You are a beast

[@charlescollier7217]

Speaking of Talwars. Please, please, PLEASE bring back the Talwar folders!

[@shivamtyagi8008]

I am fond of your weapons sir .............love from INDIA

[@billamama2250]

Love from India Brother 🙏 Talwar is emotion 😍😍

[@redfaux74]

Great video. I'm not a fan of the Talwar but I am a fan of Lynn T.... He's humble and has a great vision for Cold Steel. I just bought a Rajah ll a few months back and it is crazy awesome. Nothing like a Kukri in your pocket. And the summer sale online is smoking hot....

[@JoKingNative]

Bring back talwar xl folder, please!

[@shashankrao23]

the disk in the hilt acts as a reminder and hits you back if you are not using a good technique, it is said the talwar punishes the wielder if not wielded with the right technique.

[@bhupendrasinghsolanki3648]

thanks for your kind words. 🙏

[@Shwetank_Raj]

Bro, lots of love to you from India. Talwar is our pride.

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

I'd love to see a video about the newer Scimitar. Your Shamshir and Tulwar are wonderful examples of South Asian and Middle Eastern swords, and I'd be thrilled to see more about your example of the Scimitar.

[@malkeet4274]

Beautiful work ❤

[@downhillturkiye638]

Now we want the zülfikar sword

[@EvilBearZax]

Long live Lynn!

[@Yash-uo4jm]

Sir, please forge "Zaghnal" Indian weapon, and "Bhuj" too

[@RUPEETRADER]

Zhagnal is not indian.

[@charlottewalnut3118]

Crows beak style war scythe/pick and elephant knife bhuj

[@RUPEETRADER]

@Truth Seeker the word zhagnal is Persian itself

[@shirokun4742]

@@RUPEETRADER Punjab is also Persian name So ..... Punjab is a part of iran Wow logic Indo Iranian language are same

[@RUPEETRADER]

@@shirokun4742 punjab was under the rule of Iranian people. And for some time Sikh also uses Persian as court language of Ranjit Singh.

[@muhamadafandi5146]

Bring back those which have discontinued....they are really great....I do like Mr. Lynn Thomson's idealogy of producing historical blades around the world especially in Asia

[@mrmarkov7656]

"I spent over a week training with that guy" .... must be an expert now...

[@mintai2003]

Sat Sri Akaal!

[@erichusayn]

Could always send me one to review...

[@erichusayn]

Nice clean cuts.

[@mansi_b]

It's like he's slicing butter... effortless... and i'm grateful I wasn't born in warring eras 0_0'

[@anshumankishoresingh1293]

Superb... I have to have this Cold Steel Talwaar !

[@bradvarsava5075]

My favorite sword

[@happyhap7207]

As an indian its good to see a westerner who actually understands that other cultures did it differently and that we used our shoulders as pivots and have a solid wrist which allows much greater stability and range of motion to your techniques. If you learn how to do it, you will be a far more lethal warrior. This kind of sword has existed longer than western civilization has existed, and has many forms in the cradle of humanity that is Bharat India. And it is an equal or better sword than a Katana, it all depends on the Warrior not the sword. Read a bit about old Hindu Rajputs and Kshatriya warriors and later the Sikhs who used this sword. If you learn the art of Sanatan Ksharta vidya aka Hindu martial arts, you will understand how Indian warriors were absolutely different from japanese or european. While the latter were more stationary or with lots of large and sudden thrusts and swings with a Katana, claymore etc. Indian warriors were like a spinning and constantly moving hurricane. A completely differnt way to fight. There is a reason why Alexander was only finally defeated in when he tried to invade India. Appreciate your video. Subbed.

[@audaryarathod3052]

That was great. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@saheliumd7182]

I recently bought a CS Talwar, I love the balance, came with a fairly keen edge that I evened up. My mum said it looks like a ‘wedding sword’ because it’s so beautiful, then I explained to her that it’s sharp enough to shave with.

[@-Zevin-]

Hey congratulations on your sword it sounds like a beautiful piece. How is the distal taper on the blade? it looks thick near the handle then tapers thinner and thinner to the point? If that's right, that's fantastic.

[@-Zevin-]

@Prem gori Already did a few weeks ago. However it is good to know what you are buying before you do. That's just common sense.

[@-Zevin-]

@Prem gori Distal taper is not a small detail, that is why I asked. I would not of bought the sword, nor would I love it in the first place if it had no distal taper. This is an important detail if you know about swords, and many cheaper swords do not have distal taper at all. I am happy to report that the cold steel Tulwar actually has excellent distal taper going from a thickness of 8mm to 1.8mm down the spine. This tapering of thickness not only effects the flexibility but also the weight balance of the blade.

[@-Zevin-]

@Prem gori Yeah distal taper on knives really isn't important, on swords it's incredibly important, and is a tell tale sign of quality sword vs a cheap low quality one. Cheap swords tend to be a flat piece of steel, which again is fine for a knife that is less than 10inches, but for a 20-35inch sword a flat piece of steel will handle terribly and have no balance it will feel like swinging a crow bar. Also a completely flat piece of steel that is thin will flex along its entire length, which is also bad. Distal taper means the blade will be very thick near the hand, adding rigidity and weight near the hand, then gradually getting thinner and thinner to the end of the blade. This makes the point light weight and move very quickly because of the distribution of mass. The reason Distal taper is rare on cheaper swords is because the only way it can be made is if the blade is forged by hand by a skilled smith. Here is good video on sword taper kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYGud4WshtWbd7M

[@sonigalrounder8491]

Well played, I like your videos very much I am from India.

[@bmarsh8343]

You're the man Lynn! 🇺🇲

[@84moeman]

ColdSteel have more fun than other companies. Wish they would hire me

[@mdshadabkhan4518]

You are great man

[@baleshormangang1675]

Great👍👍👍 Please have a test for Meitei Sword from Imphal the capital of Manipur state

[@acimvideos2259]

Lynn has a genuine innocence about him

[@blachubear]

Awesome!!! Lynn you're one bad ass.

[@indianshield1977]

Proud to be an indian Rajput .

[@richxmillion3337]

Thank you so much!!! i will be ordering one!!

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

We at the cutlery/sharp steel enthusiasts community consider him as our very own Steven Seagal

[@thedepartedmack1284]

Incredible!

[@bestkoolaid1835]

Can you guys please make a Viking Saxx machete!

[@jd1324]

It is good that you are showing the Indian weapon to world because world only knows about katana not about other weapon

[@MandeepSingh-bv2zw]

Well presented 👏

[@Suit_and_tie_reptile_guy]

If only the folding talwar were to be produced again. It was my very first "good" knife. Unfortunately I didn't know what I was doing and ruined the grind and broke the tip. I wish you guys would make it again or a variant of it

[@jakefarronmerlin7963]

GSM cold steel have it 5.5" blade in s35vn heat treated steel. Satin finish,Plain edge or serrated. G10 handles don't know if they do any colour other than black so far. Maybe they'll release them later.

[@atharvaruplag]

Try an another deadly Indian weapon, "The Patta" also called as "Dand Patta". A weapon used mostly by the "Marathas". The literal meaning of Patta is belt, so as the name says, it is a straight sharp flexible blade, little longer than average talwar, attached to a gauntlet. Wrists cannot be used while using the Patta, the wielder can only use his elbows and entire arm. The weapon was mostly used for slashing attacks.

[@mannsaab9416]

*Beautiful Lady* Congratulations You are a very lucky man

[@lalruatdikavarte7943]

Nice video keep up the good videos.

[@superbuddyfranklin]

One of the only mistakes Lynn Thompson made in his life was putting his Talwar blade back in its scabbard without cleaning the apple off of it. Some say he did it on purpose and he is still perfect. 3:24

[@prakashlb2984]

That's very great sword .

[@jackmurphy226]

I just got the hand and a half sword

[@dipanshuparti]

Please make a video on Indian Flexible Sword “Urumi”

[@lanticocean]

Love from India Sir

[@_shots._.fired_]

Can You Also Make A Video On Khanda, A Double Edged Sword Produced Back In The 5th Century (Gupta Period), Please 🙏🙏🙏

[@nikhilsinha7730]

Great sword but the only thing that kinda peeves me is that you guys stuck a saber style blade onto the tulwar instead of something like a 17th century style of tulwar blade

[@Левпустыня]

I advise you to try only the Damascene sword, history books said that it is capable of cutting silk in the air in addition to its strong strength and flexibility and is one of the most important reasons for defeating the Crusaders and the Mongols after the grace of God Almighty

[@RUPEETRADER]

Crusaders and mongol never faced talwar in battle it is invented in India.

[@JohnSmith-qy3nv]

Thank you very much for uploading. Seems to be a very good sword. I have one question though. Why is there a gap between the "rear end" of the d-guard and the handle? Thank you very much in advance for taking the time to answer my question.

[@Submarine_2010]

Just use a lightsaber- you can chop of everything with them

[@jasonpettit9984]

Loan him yours,so he could reverse engineer the damn thing for the rest of us,I get sick of sharpening blades....

[@Submarine_2010]

PhillipMargrave Well, you can turn it into glass

[@sougatamand]

It's just a small version of indian talwaar, maratha's and sikh's swords are way big and heavy, can cut through anything

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

MISSED THE TALWAR FOLDER, NOW TOO EXPENSIVE, BRING IT BACK. WHY, WHY DISCONTINUE IT🗡😲

[@lawyer4464]

Love from India Bro ❤️

[@ph1014gaming]

Love from India ❤️⚔️

[@deepurajpoot4990]

Super 👍

[@keithmiranda1586]

BRING BACK THE FOLDING TALWAR PLEASE!!!!

[@mayag3192]

That's very nice

[@adrianalvarez7012]

Please make the Talwar folder again🙏

[@YAOZII]

Thought it was the folder coming back😭

[@gorgosaurus4548]

Can you guys show off your Nordic swords or Viking swords

[@दत्तापरशुराम]

Long live Cold Steel

[@notfamousprepper7369]

That was awesome

[@vikasg989]

Could you please share the anatomy's detail like thickness, weight and length of the sword?

[@danielnekrash6771]

I really hope you get the cheapshot 130 bolts back in stock one day

[@kenmarapese9085]

Nice!

[@shyamalisarkar4315]

Between Indian Talwar and Japanese Katana which is better.

[@manassatam]

COLD STEEL TALWAR SWORD ❤

[@manassatam]

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[@manassatam]

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[@manassatam]

COLD STEEL TALWAR SWORD ❤

[@manassatam]

COLD STEEL TALWAR SWORD ❤

[@somnathmajumdar9261]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@savitrijaiswal3855]

I think you have to try khanda sword or maratha swords

[@daltonwall8023]

Hey guys, just picked up the airlite drop point. Any possibility of the hold out series coming back?