Mystery blade

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by freebooter

G'day Brian, here is an image for comparison of a Chinese chopper,cleaver or trousse. Overall 44.5 cms, hilt 17cms, blade 5cms wide at the hilt, 9cms at the widest point, distal taper from the spine to the cutting edge, spine being a 1/4 inch thick.

Gav

Well, thats a great find Gav!
So there are a family of shorter blades of this shape.
Well, thats a great example to follow for a simple oriental restoration for this one.

Simple carved handle, doesn't have to be as elaborate as the one in your pic. little brass collar. Varnish it to give it that chinese look. Water based so you use nice thin coats and can stop it looking too 'fresh off the boat'.

What do you think Brian? This threads turned out to be quite good!