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Gary Varner · 25th August 2007, 04:34 PM

I was thinking along those lines too. Obviously the more elaborate and beautiful weapons were for the wealthier people but, as you say, the common people also would want to have a useful weapon and this one does look like it would fall into that category. The seller believes that it dates back to pre-WWII but had no way to verify that.

Once I am able to do the etching I will let you know what I find.

Thanks!

Gary

Battara · 25th August 2007, 07:42 PM

I'm afraid that it is post WWII. I base this on the blade, although the hilt is also the same time period. Good luck on the etching.

25th August 2007, 04:34 PM	#1
Gary Varner Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 18	I was thinking along those lines too. Obviously the more elaborate and beautiful weapons were for the wealthier people but, as you say, the common people also would want to have a useful weapon and this one does look like it would fall into that category. The seller believes that it dates back to pre-WWII but had no way to verify that. Once I am able to do the etching I will let you know what I find. Thanks! Gary

25th August 2007, 07:42 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,211	I'm afraid that it is post WWII. I base this on the blade, although the hilt is also the same time period. Good luck on the etching.