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Tatyana Dianova · 21st August 2012, 07:48 PM

I do not believe the blade is European, because the fullers are very uneven and there are many small smithing "errors" where the layers (pieces) of metal were forged together - the blade was definitely hand forged.

Norman McCormick · 21st August 2012, 08:06 PM

Hi All,
I'm inclined to agree with Tatyana, these fissures are not what I would expect to see on a 19thC European blade. Tatyana do you think the fuller is ground or forged?
My Regards,
Norman.

P.S. Looks like a nice hefty functional blade.

21st August 2012, 08:06 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,657	Hi All, I'm inclined to agree with Tatyana, these fissures are not what I would expect to see on a 19thC European blade. Tatyana do you think the fuller is ground or forged? My Regards, Norman. P.S. Looks like a nice hefty functional blade. Attached Images

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21st August 2012, 07:48 PM	#1
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 784	I do not believe the blade is European, because the fullers are very uneven and there are many small smithing "errors" where the layers (pieces) of metal were forged together - the blade was definitely hand forged.