What kind of sword is this?

Jim McDougall · 19th February 2017, 04:38 AM

Well noted Ausjulius,
The sword hilts fashioned in Japanese style in those alloys were termed 'shakudo' as described in Aylward (1945). I do believe that Chinese craftsmen were also brought into Polish workshops, I think Lvov, but need to find the reference (perhaps Ostrolski). Absolutely right, the European fascination with weapons exotica was prevalent in 17th and 18th centuries via the trade networks of the East Indies companies.

Gavin Nugent · 20th February 2017, 01:01 PM

An image worth noting in this link;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...39&postcount=4

Most swords were kept within the Royal House so perhaps by design it could predate the ruler... artist licence or a good effort as showing what it was in the day???

Gavin

19th February 2017, 04:38 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,285	Well noted Ausjulius, The sword hilts fashioned in Japanese style in those alloys were termed 'shakudo' as described in Aylward (1945). I do believe that Chinese craftsmen were also brought into Polish workshops, I think Lvov, but need to find the reference (perhaps Ostrolski). Absolutely right, the European fascination with weapons exotica was prevalent in 17th and 18th centuries via the trade networks of the East Indies companies.

20th February 2017, 01:01 PM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	An image worth noting in this link; http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...39&postcount=4 Most swords were kept within the Royal House so perhaps by design it could predate the ruler... artist licence or a good effort as showing what it was in the day??? Gavin