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Tim Simmons · 9th June 2007, 10:33 AM

Lew, my short sword has arrived and I am delighted. A nice old one.

Luc, I can see no reason to doubt that the scabbard is original. The cuts to the side and mouth of the scabbard fit the withdraw of the blade.

I am particularly pleased with the slight off centre alignment to favour a cut from one side as seen on so many weapons from India and elsewhere. I like the sculpted nature to the forging of the blade. The weapon has added strength and rigidity by tempering the blade with a very subtle twist in opposite directions. The centre of the twist is the bridge across the blade at the waist.

9th June 2007, 10:33 AM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Lew, my short sword has arrived and I am delighted. A nice old one. Luc, I can see no reason to doubt that the scabbard is original. The cuts to the side and mouth of the scabbard fit the withdraw of the blade. I am particularly pleased with the slight off centre alignment to favour a cut from one side as seen on so many weapons from India and elsewhere. I like the sculpted nature to the forging of the blade. The weapon has added strength and rigidity by tempering the blade with a very subtle twist in opposite directions. The centre of the twist is the bridge across the blade at the waist. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 9th June 2007 at 03:01 PM.