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kai · 23rd June 2022, 11:52 PM

Hello Joe,

Yes, definitely laminated considering the visible cold shuts and delamination.

Try the hot water or a passing, exploratory etch first. Before any real attempt for a permanent etch, the blade would benefit from some gentle polishing.

Regards,
Kai

kai · 23rd June 2022, 11:55 PM

I agree with David on the age of the blade - maybe even a tad earlier.

This pommel type I usually associate with the upper Cota Bato area.

A nice quality piece - could you specify dimensions, please?

Regards,
Kai

JoeCanada42 · 24th June 2022, 12:46 AM

Hi thanks for the info an tips, I will do as you say and try to see the lamination with hot water before deciding to use vinegar on it.
sorry I didn't include the dimensions, the length of the blade with the guard included is 22 1/4 inches, the length of the whole sword with the handle is 28 inches. width of the blade is 1 1/2 inch.

23rd June 2022, 11:52 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Joe, Yes, definitely laminated considering the visible cold shuts and delamination. Try the hot water or a passing, exploratory etch first. Before any real attempt for a permanent etch, the blade would benefit from some gentle polishing. Regards, Kai

23rd June 2022, 11:55 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	I agree with David on the age of the blade - maybe even a tad earlier. This pommel type I usually associate with the upper Cota Bato area. A nice quality piece - could you specify dimensions, please? Regards, Kai

24th June 2022, 12:46 AM	#3
JoeCanada42 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 259	Hi thanks for the info an tips, I will do as you say and try to see the lamination with hot water before deciding to use vinegar on it. sorry I didn't include the dimensions, the length of the blade with the guard included is 22 1/4 inches, the length of the whole sword with the handle is 28 inches. width of the blade is 1 1/2 inch.