Punal size and construction

kai · 27th October 2020, 01:36 AM

Hello Detlef,

Those you cite exhibit traditional workmanship - I'd tend to believe that Eric's example is post-WW2, possibly quite recent considering the scabbard and the seemingly fresh resin; also fixing the tang with a metal pin is not traditional and functionally not terribly convincing if done from any soft metal...

Eric, the blade seems to be pretty thin - any measurements?

Regards,
Kai

27th October 2020, 01:36 AM	#5
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Detlef, Those you cite exhibit traditional workmanship - I'd tend to believe that Eric's example is post-WW2, possibly quite recent considering the scabbard and the seemingly fresh resin; also fixing the tang with a metal pin is not traditional and functionally not terribly convincing if done from any soft metal... Eric, the blade seems to be pretty thin - any measurements? Regards, Kai