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6th February 2018, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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A very interesting sword you have there, Clemente.
It would be nice to see the whole blade. Isn't 30" a bit short for this type of swords; could it have been shortened ? ... just saying . Your first picture is rather unfocused; difficult to discern the repair you mention. While there seems to be another repair furher down ... or is it my eyes ? . |
6th February 2018, 03:31 PM | #2 |
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That looks like a right angle turn in the finger guard loop there. maybe a hammer welded repair after it was hit, or maybe just a reinforcing of the transition. The rest of the guard branches look hand forged too, and a bit uneven in diameter here and there. a soldier's blade, not a high noble's, IMHO...
30" for an infantry sword isn't bad, it's not a long thrusting only civilian rapier yet, a longer sword could hit the ground during a cut with disastrous consequences. especially at the average height of the period... Last edited by kronckew; 6th February 2018 at 03:45 PM. |
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6th February 2018, 04:57 PM | #4 |
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my side sword is about that length, but we can't mention it here. so i won't.
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6th February 2018, 05:05 PM | #5 |
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Hey Lads,
Here are more detailed photos of the exact area I was thinking where the guard intersects the quillion. What do you think of this spot? Thanks Again! |
6th February 2018, 05:15 PM | #6 |
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Aha! is seee the feature fernando was looking at, it's not another repair. he was seeing it at the wrong angle it that projection i've marked....looks like a lump head on. where he circled it in yellow.
the bit you point to with the ballpoint could be a broken off projection or could have been made like that, still looks a bit blurry to me. If it was broken off, it'd likely have a grainy break surface, with sharp edges, but could have been filed or worn smoother over time. it could have connected elsewhere on the guard, and be smoothed down there too. a field repair? i have a late 18c french dragoon sword modified or repaired for US continentals that has a branch removed & smoothed to where it is barely perceptible to the eye, but you can feel it a bit lumpy there. anyway, the minor defects add character and improve the story... Last edited by kronckew; 6th February 2018 at 05:38 PM. |
6th February 2018, 07:21 PM | #7 |
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Sorry for the confusion.
I circled the point that I was referring to. What do you think of this area! THanks Gents! |
6th February 2018, 07:47 PM | #8 |
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Yes, it sure looks like is missing a part ... or more .
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