Anyone know what this is?...

TrondN · 29th July 2005, 07:29 AM

Hi members of the forum.

My father in law (recently deceased) found an old sword while digging in the basement under our summer house some years ago. The local museum couldn't tell where and when it's from (but they was very interested of getting their hands on it...!).

The shaft looks like iron, somewhat roughly made. The colors/paint are the work of my father in law, trying to protect it from rust and to bring out the patterns.

The blade looks like it's made of steel, is straight and single bladed. This also seam a little roughly worked, but it could be due to some detoriation and it could have been less rough in the past.

Facts:
Weight: 880 grams, 1.95 pound.
Lenght total: 87.5 cm, 34.5 inches
Length blade: 71 cm, 28 inches
Lenght hilt: 16.5 cm, 6.5 inches

Pictures attached.

If anyone have any idea what this is, it's origin and age I would really appreciate the info.

29th July 2005, 07:29 AM	#1
TrondN Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Anyone know what this is?... Hi members of the forum. My father in law (recently deceased) found an old sword while digging in the basement under our summer house some years ago. The local museum couldn't tell where and when it's from (but they was very interested of getting their hands on it...!). The shaft looks like iron, somewhat roughly made. The colors/paint are the work of my father in law, trying to protect it from rust and to bring out the patterns. The blade looks like it's made of steel, is straight and single bladed. This also seam a little roughly worked, but it could be due to some detoriation and it could have been less rough in the past. Facts: Weight: 880 grams, 1.95 pound. Lenght total: 87.5 cm, 34.5 inches Length blade: 71 cm, 28 inches Lenght hilt: 16.5 cm, 6.5 inches Pictures attached. If anyone have any idea what this is, it's origin and age I would really appreciate the info. Attached Images