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Rick · 25th May 2007, 02:15 PM

Hi Nick,
Agreed, the white metal pieces are definitely too close to the brass chape and throat.
I can't help but wonder if that area on the scabbard wasn't originally covered with leather or velvet.

Tatyana, does the blade appear to be hand forged?

25th May 2007, 02:15 PM	#22
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Hi Nick, Agreed, the white metal pieces are definitely too close to the brass chape and throat. I can't help but wonder if that area on the scabbard wasn't originally covered with leather or velvet. Tatyana, does the blade appear to be hand forged?