The EARLY MAKERS TRADE MARKS thread... lost and partly restored.

fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:24 AM

Old 13th October 2008, 05:04 PM

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Rick
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What really strikes me is how unfinished the blade is; design is beautiful but so crude looking .
In the 12th century a better finish could have been acheived .

So does that make this a blade of humble origin ??
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fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:25 AM

Old 13th October 2008, 05:04 PM

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fernando
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Originally Posted by celtan
How about a more prosaic view? Couldn't this be sort like an artillery dagger, with a measure for either black powder load or perhaps gun caliber?

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That also has already been under consideration:

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001319.html

Could actualy only be no more than a prosaic view ... untill real evidence pops up, which i doubt.
Fernando
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fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:25 AM

Old 13th October 2008, 05:56 PM

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Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by celtan:
How about a more prosaic view? Couldn't this be sort like an artillery dagger, with a measure for either black powder load or perhaps gun caliber?

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Actually this is an extremely interesting topic Manolo! though I feel doubtful that it applies with this piece. I am always happy to entertain every possibility in identifying and understanding any weapon, and if more could be found to support the idea it would provide some interesting potential.

The only weapons I have seen with distinct intention of use for artillery charge measuring were the so called 'bombardier' stilettos from Italy, if I recall correctly. Might be an excellent topic for another thread !

All best regards,
Jim
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fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:25 AM

Old 13th October 2008, 10:27 PM

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bjeweled
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Thank you Rick...it fascinates me also!
With much regard,
bjeweled
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fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:26 AM

Old 13th October 2008, 11:42 PM

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Jim McDougall
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Thank you Rick, the yataghan scabbard example is great! and Fernando, very interesting navaja, indeed Moorish influence present. One other example of the zigzag pattern is seen on flyssa scabbards.
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fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:26 AM

Old 14th October 2008, 02:16 AM

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Hi Fernando and Jim,

Had not seen that other post, very interesting the Montjuich Main Gauche pics posted by Marc. I have always been fascinated by these weapons.

Myself, I feel that the handle was made explicitly for that weapon, and that the owner had a practical use for the marks. Music tempo? Military Engineer marks? Naval measures?

Sooner of later, one of us will get to the answer...

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Quote:
Originally Posted by fernando
That also has already been under consideration:
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001319.html
Could actualy only be no more than a prosaic view ... untill real evidence pops up, which i doubt. (Quote)
Fernando

fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:27 AM

Old 14th October 2008, 12:49 PM

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fernando
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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We can see that smiths are equiped with a set of punches of different shapes, from straight to semi circular. With these being continuously applied next to each other, they form the different designs. Also they appear to vary in length; the ones used in my navaja are quite small ( circa 1/2"), with two different gouge shapes.
Hell, this revelation was quite worthy of a genius
Fernando
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19th October 2017, 11:24 AM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So Many Questions Old 13th October 2008, 05:04 PM Posrted by: Rick Member Join Date: Nov 2004 What really strikes me is how unfinished the blade is; design is beautiful but so crude looking . In the 12th century a better finish could have been acheived . So does that make this a blade of humble origin ?? - . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 12:34 PM.

19th October 2017, 11:25 AM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 13th October 2008, 05:04 PM Posted by: fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Quote: Originally Posted by celtan How about a more prosaic view? Couldn't this be sort like an artillery dagger, with a measure for either black powder load or perhaps gun caliber? Best M (Quote) That also has already been under consideration: http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001319.html Could actualy only be no more than a prosaic view ... untill real evidence pops up, which i doubt. Fernando . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 12:39 PM.

19th October 2017, 11:25 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 13th October 2008, 05:56 PM Posted by: Jim McDougall EAA Research Consultant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Originally Posted by celtan: How about a more prosaic view? Couldn't this be sort like an artillery dagger, with a measure for either black powder load or perhaps gun caliber? Best M (Quote) Actually this is an extremely interesting topic Manolo! though I feel doubtful that it applies with this piece. I am always happy to entertain every possibility in identifying and understanding any weapon, and if more could be found to support the idea it would provide some interesting potential. The only weapons I have seen with distinct intention of use for artillery charge measuring were the so called 'bombardier' stilettos from Italy, if I recall correctly. Might be an excellent topic for another thread ! All best regards, Jim . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 12:41 PM.

19th October 2017, 11:25 AM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	koummya Old 13th October 2008, 10:27 PM Posted y: bjeweled Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Thank you Rick...it fascinates me also! With much regard, bjeweled . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 12:42 PM.

19th October 2017, 11:26 AM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 13th October 2008, 11:42 PM Posted by: Jim McDougall EAA Research Consultant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Thank you Rick, the yataghan scabbard example is great! and Fernando, very interesting navaja, indeed Moorish influence present. One other example of the zigzag pattern is seen on flyssa scabbards. . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 12:42 PM.

19th October 2017, 11:27 AM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 14th October 2008, 12:49 PM Posted by: fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal We can see that smiths are equiped with a set of punches of different shapes, from straight to semi circular. With these being continuously applied next to each other, they form the different designs. Also they appear to vary in length; the ones used in my navaja are quite small ( circa 1/2"), with two different gouge shapes. Hell, this revelation was quite worthy of a genius Fernando . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 12:44 PM. Reason: Zig zag patterns