Basket hilted swords

Will M · 28th August 2018, 05:52 PM

I agree this sword has irregularities compared to originals. The pommel looks new, the grip wire has been flattened something not seen on originals.
The slotted hilt looks cut from flat stock, rounded where cut but flat sided.
Copies of swords have been made for centuries from the Victorian era to fill castles and onwards.
There are some fine copies being made in Europe and with a bit of aging appear quite authentic if you don't know what to look for and this has become less obvious.

28th August 2018, 05:52 PM	#11
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	I agree this sword has irregularities compared to originals. The pommel looks new, the grip wire has been flattened something not seen on originals. The slotted hilt looks cut from flat stock, rounded where cut but flat sided. Copies of swords have been made for centuries from the Victorian era to fill castles and onwards. There are some fine copies being made in Europe and with a bit of aging appear quite authentic if you don't know what to look for and this has become less obvious.