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31st October 2016, 10:00 PM
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Jim, I knew what you meant by modern and I concur which your time analysis.Corrado has proven that the blade is German, probably Napoleonic and I have dug out of my collection a Turkish sword with the same kind of rivet construction.
My theory was that the sword had not had the handles repaired, but that it was assembled with them in the late 19th, early 20th century for the Turkish market, probably pre-1919.I think that the German association of the blade does not hurt my case, as they were allies in WW1. I thank everyone for their insightful information. |
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9th November 2016, 05:36 PM
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Mark AK
The mark AK on the blade might stand for: Johann Abraham KNECHT / Solingen.
* 8.07.1764 / + 6.05.1812 |
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9th November 2016, 11:22 PM
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Canos, thank you for that observation, I had totally overlooked that maker! Also, welcome to our forum!!! Its great to have new members interested in solving these mysteries, and good to have you on the team. |
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9th November 2016, 11:52 PM
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