Tonkin Sabre ?

[Jim McDougall]

Outstanding assessment by Gav!!!!
As I looked at this interesting sword I realized how very little I knew of the Vietnamese sword spectrum. The term 'Tonkin' of course was to me mindful of that part of Viet Nam, and the distinctly Chinese gestalt of the blade seemed to affirm this notion. I was hoping to hear more on these characteristics, and I very much appreciate the excellent description and explanation on the Chinese influence prevalent there!!
Thank you Gav, for the opportunity to learn more on this great sword, and Rick, for sharing it here,

Outstanding

Jim

[Rick]

This sabre also came with a funky little mak .
The blade looks like the steel is 'tired' from the forging crack .
This too is folded forged steel .

I'm sure I paid too much but they appealed to me .

[Nathaniel]

Originally Posted by Rick

This sabre also came with a funky little mak .
The blade looks like the steel is 'tired' from the forging crack .
This too is folded forged steel .

I'm sure I paid too much but they appealed to me .

the pairing makes regional sense