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Ian · 8th May 2006, 03:35 PM

I agree with Lew. These seem to have the characteristics of scars caused by contact with a heavy edged weapon. The marks occur at varying intervals along the spine, and seem to have been struck downwards from the left of the person holding the blade. Note the different thickness of the incisions from left to right along the edge.

If this damage was inflicted in battle, I think the owner of this sword was in serious trouble and may not have survived.

Ian.

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8th May 2006, 03:35 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	I agree with Lew. These seem to have the characteristics of scars caused by contact with a heavy edged weapon. The marks occur at varying intervals along the spine, and seem to have been struck downwards from the left of the person holding the blade. Note the different thickness of the incisions from left to right along the edge. If this damage was inflicted in battle, I think the owner of this sword was in serious trouble and may not have survived. Ian.