Markings on a Takouba-mounted European Backsword

Iain · 30th March 2016, 02:47 PM

Did you get the sword yet blue lander?

Interested to seem more pictures.

blue lander · 30th March 2016, 05:12 PM

I emailed the guy on sunday, he said he was going to send it out on Tuesday (yesterday). I paid him awhile ago, hopefully he isn't pulling shenanigans...

kronckew · 31st March 2016, 11:13 PM

this takouba just ended on epray. single edged, desc. 1930-ish.
24in. blade 7g8 grams.

i went to bid but my browser messed up, so it is not coming home to me.

Iain · 1st April 2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

this takouba just ended on epray. single edged, desc. 1930-ish.
24in. blade 7g8 grams.

i went to bid but my browser messed up, so it is not coming home to me.

I noticed it as well, an interesting little piece. Relatively modern with a blade which appears to be sourced from sheet steel. But the dimensions I find rather attractive, almost machete like.

kronckew · 1st April 2016, 11:34 AM

the blade did appear to be distal tapered in one photo.

Iain · 1st April 2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

the blade did appear to be distal tapered in one photo.

Can be ground to be more narrow at the tip as it wouldn't surprise me if it was double edged at the tip.

kronckew · 1st April 2016, 11:57 AM

ah, well, hope it went to a good home.

31st March 2016, 11:13 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	this takouba just ended on epray. single edged, desc. 1930-ish. 24in. blade 7g8 grams. i went to bid but my browser messed up, so it is not coming home to me. Attached Images

30th March 2016, 02:47 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Did you get the sword yet blue lander? Interested to seem more pictures.

30th March 2016, 05:12 PM	#2
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	I emailed the guy on sunday, he said he was going to send it out on Tuesday (yesterday). I paid him awhile ago, hopefully he isn't pulling shenanigans...

1st April 2016, 11:34 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	the blade did appear to be distal tapered in one photo.

1st April 2016, 11:57 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	ah, well, hope it went to a good home.