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22nd March 2023, 02:37 AM | #1 |
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I'm curious if anyone knows more about the textile wrapping on the grip. It looks very much like that found on my Pappenheim hilted sword discussed here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=Pappenheim
Does anyone know if this is a European way of covering the grip, or might my Pappenheim spent some time in South Asia? |
22nd March 2023, 04:13 PM | #2 |
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Given that there is a single turkshead knot remaining and it is painted black, my guess would be that that rapier would've originally had a wire wrap and the textile is a later replacement.
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25th March 2023, 08:06 PM | #3 | |
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But, enough of hijacking John's thread. If interested, feel free to respond on the thread dedicated to the Pappenheim. Cheers, all |
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hindu basket hilt, khanda, preservation, restoration, rust |
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