China/Tibetan sword. Help?

Tim Simmons · 7th March 2023, 04:11 PM

Having been searching the inter net and seen many styles of handle fancy and plain to rough. I am not wholly convinced that this is not the original handle. Perhaps there was a cost to consider? Also look at the tang, shows no sign of of pining or peening just a tang to be secure by adhesive of some kind.

Sajen · 7th March 2023, 06:33 PM

Hello Tim,

I am pretty sure that it isn't the original/first handle. Albeit the handles on these swords can be simple but never crudely.

Regards,
Detlef

kai · 7th March 2023, 07:49 PM

No chance, Tim - look at the metal work of the scabbard: If there are funds for this, there also are for at least a plain hilt.

This hilt will do in a pinch; stylistically, it just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid.

Regards,
Kai

Tim Simmons · 13th March 2023, 11:38 AM

I wonder if anybody has a more suitable handle.

JBG163 · 13th March 2023, 01:40 PM

Hi Tim,
Actually, in my opinion, only guard, blade and U frame in iron are original to the piece. The rest is a later addition/restoration probably made for sell it to tourists.
If i ever find spare parts for the handle, i Will try to reach you.
Best
Julien

Tim Simmons · 13th March 2023, 05:50 PM

Hmm, not sure about that. It would have be extremely clever to include the marks left by a little finger ring.

Tim Simmons · 24th March 2023, 02:43 PM

The coral turns out to be a moulded piece of glass. I wonder how many of the lower quality Tibetan weapons have glass pieces.

13th March 2023, 05:50 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Hmm, not sure about that. It would have be extremely clever to include the marks left by a little finger ring. Attached Images

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Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	The coral turns out to be a moulded piece of glass. I wonder how many of the lower quality Tibetan weapons have glass pieces. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 24th March 2023 at 02:43 PM. Reason: spelling

7th March 2023, 04:11 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Having been searching the inter net and seen many styles of handle fancy and plain to rough. I am not wholly convinced that this is not the original handle. Perhaps there was a cost to consider? Also look at the tang, shows no sign of of pining or peening just a tang to be secure by adhesive of some kind.

7th March 2023, 06:33 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello Tim, I am pretty sure that it isn't the original/first handle. Albeit the handles on these swords can be simple but never crudely. Regards, Detlef

7th March 2023, 07:49 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	No chance, Tim - look at the metal work of the scabbard: If there are funds for this, there also are for at least a plain hilt. This hilt will do in a pinch; stylistically, it just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid. Regards, Kai

13th March 2023, 11:38 AM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	I wonder if anybody has a more suitable handle.

13th March 2023, 01:40 PM	#5
JBG163 Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: France Posts: 208	Hi Tim, Actually, in my opinion, only guard, blade and U frame in iron are original to the piece. The rest is a later addition/restoration probably made for sell it to tourists. If i ever find spare parts for the handle, i Will try to reach you. Best Julien