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Conogre · 15th February 2005, 05:02 AM

Actually, there is a LOT of basic similarity in the way the blade curves into the hilt, Ian, a true surprise.
From the amount of "grunge" in the open hilt, along the tang, I would say any changes were made a considerable time ago and the sloppy, although very tight and solid mounting does go with the general overall primitive style.
You are correct, however in the copper bands having been added at a later date, as evidenced by the difference in width of the slots for them to set into vs the bands themselves, obviously either a remount or a repair.
When I say "primitive", now that you have me thinking, the blade style almost seems too good for the hilt and scabbard, although the scabbard was definitely made for this blade.
The hilt, by the way, appears to be a very dark hardwood similar to "Macassar (sp?) ebony" with a very dark, blackened patina making it look like horn.

15th February 2005, 05:02 AM	#9
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Actually, there is a LOT of basic similarity in the way the blade curves into the hilt, Ian, a true surprise. From the amount of "grunge" in the open hilt, along the tang, I would say any changes were made a considerable time ago and the sloppy, although very tight and solid mounting does go with the general overall primitive style. You are correct, however in the copper bands having been added at a later date, as evidenced by the difference in width of the slots for them to set into vs the bands themselves, obviously either a remount or a repair. When I say "primitive", now that you have me thinking, the blade style almost seems too good for the hilt and scabbard, although the scabbard was definitely made for this blade. The hilt, by the way, appears to be a very dark hardwood similar to "Macassar (sp?) ebony" with a very dark, blackened patina making it look like horn. Last edited by Conogre; 15th February 2005 at 05:23 AM.