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Gavin Nugent · 16th July 2010, 10:19 PM

Hi Josh,

I like it, but saying that I wouldn't have bought it based on a few aspects.

I like the taper to the shaft and the way the dragon mouth opens around it, I even like some of the patina seen in the mouth.

My personal views, I don't like to differing patina or the colour of the patina to the fittings, this appears both incorrect and artifically aged to me. I have troubles with the colour and poor 'rolled' application of the grip covering and I personally would have expected it to have binding to the hilt, sure it could have been lost but there is no evidence of it ever being and the condition also says that it should still be there.

Over all it is an attractive piece and I look forward to hearing from those more knowledgable.

Gav

16th July 2010, 10:19 PM	#9
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice Hi Josh, I like it, but saying that I wouldn't have bought it based on a few aspects. I like the taper to the shaft and the way the dragon mouth opens around it, I even like some of the patina seen in the mouth. My personal views, I don't like to differing patina or the colour of the patina to the fittings, this appears both incorrect and artifically aged to me. I have troubles with the colour and poor 'rolled' application of the grip covering and I personally would have expected it to have binding to the hilt, sure it could have been lost but there is no evidence of it ever being and the condition also says that it should still be there. Over all it is an attractive piece and I look forward to hearing from those more knowledgable. Gav