Outstanding Georgian Shamshir

ariel · 11th July 2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Jeff, have you looked at the pics?

Ariel was asking about the pattern towards the back of the sword. The pattern there seems to be intentional and probably manipulated by the bladesmith to make it look prettier.

BTW, any guesses how risky it would be for the koftgari to remove the active rust present on the fittings?

Did you win this, Ariel?

Regards,
Kai

I did not bid. Even though it is gorgeous, I want one with a scabbard. High maintenance

ward · 11th July 2007, 02:01 PM

I find it extreamly doubtful that wolf was part of the original sword. probaly a 21st century addition. The rest of the sword is pretty questionable

ariel · 12th July 2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

I find it extreamly doubtful that wolf was part of the original sword. probaly a 21st century addition. The rest of the sword is pretty questionable

I looked at it today on a better screen: you might be right about the wolf

However, I am wondering what made you question the rest of the sword? Looks perfectly fine to me. Please explain.

ward · 12th July 2007, 02:24 AM

the grips do not look correct or the rivets. also with the active rust especially inside the crossguard would not be suprised if the whole hilt was new then dipped in acid and let air dry. Anything coming over the internet from georgia is pretty questionable in the 1st place.

11th July 2007, 02:01 PM	#2
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	I find it extreamly doubtful that wolf was part of the original sword. probaly a 21st century addition. The rest of the sword is pretty questionable Last edited by ward; 11th July 2007 at 11:50 PM.

12th July 2007, 02:24 AM	#4
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	the grips do not look correct or the rivets. also with the active rust especially inside the crossguard would not be suprised if the whole hilt was new then dipped in acid and let air dry. Anything coming over the internet from georgia is pretty questionable in the 1st place.