Hand made sword, wondering about origin

Ken Maddock · 31st July 2015, 11:13 PM

Hi all
Below is a thread I started on European armoury
It was suggested the sword might have an ethnic origin so any information gratefully accepted

Picked this item up last night and am very interested in opinions
It is 25 inches long with a blade of 21 inches
Blade is nice and springy, grip has definite age and well made, fits well into the hand. Guard is made of brass and nicely shaped, peening well done and definite age, overall no markings what so ever
Definitely not a school play item as the edge is v sharp and nicely balanced.
Looks to be folding flaws on the blade where the lamination is failed, I have tried to photo these but can try again tomorrow if they do not come out.

I would not be one to clean items but I might give it a rub of a damp cloth if information might be gleaned.

Shaping of blade only on one side with no fuller but has central spine running down to edge fully on one side and top third on other side
Story is, found bricked into wall in v old house in Ireland.
Has the look of some of weapons I have seen home manufactured for irish rebels in 1798 rebellion and later, maybe me being romantic but you have to dream
Any taughts or opinions?
Best regards
Ken

31st July 2015, 11:13 PM	#1
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Hand made sword, wondering about origin Hi all Below is a thread I started on European armoury It was suggested the sword might have an ethnic origin so any information gratefully accepted Picked this item up last night and am very interested in opinions It is 25 inches long with a blade of 21 inches Blade is nice and springy, grip has definite age and well made, fits well into the hand. Guard is made of brass and nicely shaped, peening well done and definite age, overall no markings what so ever Definitely not a school play item as the edge is v sharp and nicely balanced. Looks to be folding flaws on the blade where the lamination is failed, I have tried to photo these but can try again tomorrow if they do not come out. I would not be one to clean items but I might give it a rub of a damp cloth if information might be gleaned. Shaping of blade only on one side with no fuller but has central spine running down to edge fully on one side and top third on other side Story is, found bricked into wall in v old house in Ireland. Has the look of some of weapons I have seen home manufactured for irish rebels in 1798 rebellion and later, maybe me being romantic but you have to dream Any taughts or opinions? Best regards Ken Attached Images