German Trade Blades

M.carter · 26th April 2006, 09:55 PM

Hello,

My dad has offered to buy me a gift and name it for my graduation next month, I chose a sword! Ehtiopian. Im still wondering which one to get, a broadsword, with the G.G blade, or the sabre, just like the one in your pic Tim. Both probably have seen some use, as both have light nicks on the edge(s), and have been resharpened (although carefully), and what appears to be blood stains. Stains that go almost vertically up the edge, and are quite thick. I wonder which one to get, the saber, or the Broadsword? Both are in good condition, which is more valuable as a collective piece? Im leaning towards the broadsword, but the saber is attractive too

I also found another broadsword, with apparently a British blade. The blade has been shortened, and has been etched with faces, and amhari script. I cant remember what is says on the ricasso, but im sure it was '(......) & (.....) CO.

How about these blade, G.G, wilkinson, were they well made by today's standards? I mean well hardened, tempered?

26th April 2006, 09:55 PM	#8
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	Hello, My dad has offered to buy me a gift and name it for my graduation next month, I chose a sword! Ehtiopian. Im still wondering which one to get, a broadsword, with the G.G blade, or the sabre, just like the one in your pic Tim. Both probably have seen some use, as both have light nicks on the edge(s), and have been resharpened (although carefully), and what appears to be blood stains. Stains that go almost vertically up the edge, and are quite thick. I wonder which one to get, the saber, or the Broadsword? Both are in good condition, which is more valuable as a collective piece? Im leaning towards the broadsword, but the saber is attractive too I also found another broadsword, with apparently a British blade. The blade has been shortened, and has been etched with faces, and amhari script. I cant remember what is says on the ricasso, but im sure it was '(......) & (.....) CO. How about these blade, G.G, wilkinson, were they well made by today's standards? I mean well hardened, tempered?