The new life of the sabre blade.

Radboud · 21st August 2024, 10:05 PM

Thank you TVV, that is an excellent summation of how I feel about this fakery.

As you and Jim mention, it's all about context and much more nuanced than just "it's all about the blade".

It's not, it's about the complete sword, a historical object that is placed in its historical context.

There is a world of difference between an older blade mounted on 'newer' fittings to be carried and used by an officer in his time, and one where parts are put together in the now, because 'they look good'.

Jacentry clearly has metalworking skills, the hilt looks very good to my untrained eye, why not put a newly produced blade on it?

21st August 2024, 10:05 PM	#8
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 253	Thank you TVV, that is an excellent summation of how I feel about this fakery. As you and Jim mention, it's all about context and much more nuanced than just "it's all about the blade". It's not, it's about the complete sword, a historical object that is placed in its historical context. There is a world of difference between an older blade mounted on 'newer' fittings to be carried and used by an officer in his time, and one where parts are put together in the now, because 'they look good'. Jacentry clearly has metalworking skills, the hilt looks very good to my untrained eye, why not put a newly produced blade on it?