A mysterious Transylvanian sword : a Sino-Japanese influence possible ?

Rick · 30th April 2005, 08:04 PM

Hi Radu , I think that the sword is of completely European manufacture , but 'with' Asian influence . Why do I think that ? The polish on the blade (what I can see of it

) seems very un-oriental , almost chrome like . Also consider the barely apparent grind lines in the steel ; wouldn't a Asian sword show grind lines parallel to the length of the blade ?

30th April 2005, 08:04 PM	#10
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Hi Radu , I think that the sword is of completely European manufacture , but 'with' Asian influence . Why do I think that ? The polish on the blade (what I can see of it ) seems very un-oriental , almost chrome like . Also consider the barely apparent grind lines in the steel ; wouldn't a Asian sword show grind lines parallel to the length of the blade ?