What can you tell me about this sword?

corrado26 · 13th September 2019, 01:46 PM

I think this is one of hundreds of extremely well made fakes coming up from Russia in the last years what was reason enough for me to stop every deal with Russian or Polish dealers or collectors.

corrado26

erikmarko · 13th September 2019, 07:11 PM

Hmm very interesting, if it's fake it sure looks old. Check out the pictures of the blade. It's in pretty rough shape with lots of rust/pitting. Can that be reproduced? Does this change your opinion?

Thanks

erikmarko · 13th September 2019, 07:18 PM

Here is a close up of the hilt...

Ren Ren · 14th September 2019, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikmarko

Here is a close up of the hilt...

Good work. But it was made yesterday.
The blade may have been taken old, but greatly "supplemented and improved." It is advisable to make a general photo of the subject.

Battara · 13th September 2019, 09:02 PM

erikmarko,

It would be good to post those pictures and not rely on a link, please.

13th September 2019, 07:11 PM	#2
erikmarko Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 14	Hmm very interesting, if it's fake it sure looks old. Check out the pictures of the blade. It's in pretty rough shape with lots of rust/pitting. Can that be reproduced? Does this change your opinion? Thanks Attached Images

13th September 2019, 07:18 PM	#3
erikmarko Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 14	Here is a close up of the hilt... Attached Images

13th September 2019, 01:46 PM	#1
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	I think this is one of hundreds of extremely well made fakes coming up from Russia in the last years what was reason enough for me to stop every deal with Russian or Polish dealers or collectors. corrado26

13th September 2019, 09:02 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	erikmarko, It would be good to post those pictures and not rely on a link, please.