Mark and missing metal on a karabella type of sword

eftihis · 5th April 2024, 10:35 AM

Hello, are you familiar with this makers mark on the blade of this sword? And what is the reason for the round shaped missing part of metal near the handle?

Ian · 5th April 2024, 11:58 AM

Hi eftihis,

I can't help you with the mark, but I think the notch is a choil that facilitates sharpening the whole length of the blade.

serdar · 16th April 2024, 08:17 PM

It could be a 19 century taje on 17century battle karabela.
About notch, some swords had that for finger pinch, beter controling, but here it is strange.
It doesent look to be 17 or 18 century original karabela.

5th April 2024, 10:35 AM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 511	Mark and missing metal on a karabella type of sword Hello, are you familiar with this makers mark on the blade of this sword? And what is the reason for the round shaped missing part of metal near the handle? Attached Images

5th April 2024, 11:58 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,333	Hi eftihis, I can't help you with the mark, but I think the notch is a choil that facilitates sharpening the whole length of the blade.

16th April 2024, 08:17 PM	#3
serdar Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 85	It could be a 19 century taje on 17century battle karabela. About notch, some swords had that for finger pinch, beter controling, but here it is strange. It doesent look to be 17 or 18 century original karabela.