Khanda Questions

[archer]

The riveting compares in age with the non silvered basket design in the same area. I'd have to say it's likely original. The blade width at the proximal in the hilt end is1 1/4 inches and the distal greatest width is 1 1/8 inches. However much was removed its unlikely that more fullers existed. the blade is damascus, but, of low contrast. The light very fine pitting hides most of it form view. The very grey daylight were currently having in Alaska doesn't help.
At one point, I had a fleeting thought the damage might have been from a sword catcher. I have ruled that out and feel the damage was intentionally done perhaps against a round rod.
Thank you all again. Steve