Excellent Chinese trousse

josh stout · 30th June 2008, 03:49 PM

Absolutely the best I have seen.

I have a question about the blade shape. The blade dips in after the forte, and widens again near the point. Previously I have seen this shape and attributed it to wear. This one is in such good condition that wear seems unlikely. What do you think?
Josh

RSWORD · 1st July 2008, 12:52 PM

I appreciate all the feedback. Bill, I am looking for its sister. It would be one with a twistcore blade!

Josh, I have noticed on trousse with this slender blade configuration almost always have a dip in the center of the blade. I don't know if they were made this way in preference of better or specific type of cutting or this was the natural area that would be sharpened again and again with use. If it is the latter it could indicate a long life.

30th June 2008, 03:49 PM	#1
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	Absolutely the best I have seen. I have a question about the blade shape. The blade dips in after the forte, and widens again near the point. Previously I have seen this shape and attributed it to wear. This one is in such good condition that wear seems unlikely. What do you think? Josh

1st July 2008, 12:52 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	I appreciate all the feedback. Bill, I am looking for its sister. It would be one with a twistcore blade! Josh, I have noticed on trousse with this slender blade configuration almost always have a dip in the center of the blade. I don't know if they were made this way in preference of better or specific type of cutting or this was the natural area that would be sharpened again and again with use. If it is the latter it could indicate a long life.