Tonkin Sabre ?

Rick · 21st August 2015, 12:21 AM

I picked this up some months ago because I liked the lines of it and the washboard grained hilt .
27.25 inches overall; 20 inch blade a strong quarter inch thick at the forte .
The blade is obviously a lumpy piece of forging which probably speaks to humble origins . It takes a keen edge and is probably forge welded; there is no temper and if bent to any degree it will stay there; but with the tip heaviness I expect it's capable of giving a good chopping blow along with the slash of a sabre .

Thoughts ?

21st August 2015, 12:21 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Tonkin Sabre ? I picked this up some months ago because I liked the lines of it and the washboard grained hilt . 27.25 inches overall; 20 inch blade a strong quarter inch thick at the forte . The blade is obviously a lumpy piece of forging which probably speaks to humble origins . It takes a keen edge and is probably forge welded; there is no temper and if bent to any degree it will stay there; but with the tip heaviness I expect it's capable of giving a good chopping blow along with the slash of a sabre . Thoughts ? Attached Images