Chinese Willow leaf Sabre

katana · 7th November 2011, 05:54 PM

Just acquired a Willow Leaf sabre ....my first 'genuine' Chinese weapon. I want to thank Josh (Stout) for his advice, greatly appreciated

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Blade spine has distal taper 8mm at forte 1mm at tip
Blade width 42mm at forte to around 40mm near the tip.

Damaged and loose guard, the hilt/pommel is also slightly loose (a light peening would tighten it again ...but not enough to secure the guard ...leaves a gap of a few mm's )

All fittings iron/steel. Scabbard also appears to be original, wood core with a textured leather/rayskin with iron /steel fittings.

Ideas as to age, restoration advice and other comments greatly received, thank you

Kind Regards David

7th November 2011, 05:54 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Chinese Willow leaf Sabre Just acquired a Willow Leaf sabre ....my first 'genuine' Chinese weapon. I want to thank Josh (Stout) for his advice, greatly appreciated . Blade spine has distal taper 8mm at forte 1mm at tip Blade width 42mm at forte to around 40mm near the tip. Damaged and loose guard, the hilt/pommel is also slightly loose (a light peening would tighten it again ...but not enough to secure the guard ...leaves a gap of a few mm's ) All fittings iron/steel. Scabbard also appears to be original, wood core with a textured leather/rayskin with iron /steel fittings. Ideas as to age, restoration advice and other comments greatly received, thank you Kind Regards David Attached Images