Strange looking sword

drdavid · 11th December 2005, 04:13 AM

Hi again
just bought this for not much money, am not sure if it is junk or interesting. Have not laid my hands on it yet so will have to rely on pictures for now. Any thoughts. The fittings are said to be silver, the sheath wooden.
cheers
David

Justin · 11th December 2005, 02:18 PM

Looks to me like a newly made Battak sword,but not a very traditional one.

Battara · 12th December 2005, 08:54 AM

Justin is right. I have seen a number of these through the years and I would have it tested because I think it is white brass/metal, not silver.

11th December 2005, 04:13 AM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Strange looking sword Hi again just bought this for not much money, am not sure if it is junk or interesting. Have not laid my hands on it yet so will have to rely on pictures for now. Any thoughts. The fittings are said to be silver, the sheath wooden. cheers David Attached Images

11th December 2005, 02:18 PM	#2
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 175	Looks to me like a newly made Battak sword,but not a very traditional one.

12th December 2005, 08:54 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Justin is right. I have seen a number of these through the years and I would have it tested because I think it is white brass/metal, not silver.