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Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2019, 11:55 AM
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Views: 15,835
Posted By MForde
I've seen these described as sailors' knives made...

I've seen these described as sailors' knives made in 'the Spanish style'. A fine retrieval from any scrap heap.
Forum: European Armoury 21st April 2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,087
Posted By MForde
I have a tantalisingly similar mark on a hanger....

I have a tantalisingly similar mark on a hanger. No crown though, alas.
Forum: European Armoury 20th April 2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 34,396
Posted By MForde
I've heard of a variety of strange techniques for...

I've heard of a variety of strange techniques for removing the dents (filling the scabbard with sand, for instance) but I've never had a go myself. The 'normal' way was to use a metal mandrel shaped...
Forum: European Armoury 18th April 2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,848
Posted By MForde
There are certainly Indian-made variations on the...

There are certainly Indian-made variations on the 1845 Pattern Sabre. I think I had one for the State of Kotar that replaced the Victoria Regina in the cartouche for a more local symbol.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd April 2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,100
Posted By MForde
Corrado26, I don't suppose you have the cavalry...

Corrado26, I don't suppose you have the cavalry volume of Bartocci's and Salvatici's book at all?
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,100
Posted By MForde
Your M1888 is likely to be from the early 1900s...

Your M1888 is likely to be from the early 1900s and you're correct about this particular pipe-backed blade being rather flimsy. Obviously, the sword as a fighting weapon was obsolete by then, and I...
Forum: European Armoury 28th March 2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,996
Posted By MForde
That's fantastic. So much history in the hand!

That's fantastic. So much history in the hand!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,179
Posted By MForde
The fuller and curve don't quite fit the 1796...

The fuller and curve don't quite fit the 1796 troopers' sabre so perhaps it was an officer's 'fighting' version, devoid of decoration. Certainly, very similar and quite possibly mid-Victorian.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,231
Posted By MForde
Apologies Robert - I shall be able to change it...

Apologies Robert - I shall be able to change it later on.

Thank you Kubur. The two extra pins seem incongruous though. I'm sure it's just a quirk. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,231
Posted By MForde
Mother-of-Pearl Kard

Hello all, I wonder if any of you have come across a similar stud arrangement to that found on this dagger's handle. From what I can see, the two extra studs near the pommel are not necessary at all...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,915
Posted By MForde
Hi Blacksmith, I'm trying to send you a message...

Hi Blacksmith, I'm trying to send you a message but your inbox is full. Please can you delete a few?

Many thanks!
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