Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Has anyone heard of the term "Island Swords" ?

katana · 22nd July 2011, 10:05 PM

Hi Amuk

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thanks for the link. In that thread you show 3 swords....the middle one has a similar laced leather cover to the one on mine. Are the blades pegged (mekugi) to hold them to the handle ?

Kind Regards David

22nd July 2011, 10:05 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Amuk , thanks for the link. In that thread you show 3 swords....the middle one has a similar laced leather cover to the one on mine. Are the blades pegged (mekugi) to hold them to the handle ? Kind Regards David Attached Images