SWORD for comment and I D please

kahnjar1 · 30th December 2008, 08:39 PM

Thankyou Gene, Manuel and David. Things are now getting interesting, but still no conclusive result.
A couple of things to be clarified.

This sword is not what I would call a true "double edged" item as the edges are not, and appear not to have EVER been sharp. It is the point which is sharp.

The raised rib on the blade is on BOTH sides, and does not have the concave "mate" as per discussion above.

I have attached better pics of the hilt, and the apparent "vice" marks are as a result of the orginal casting marks and a BAD pic---sorry guys!

The "washer" is in fact part of the casting of the guard and not a seperate piece. There is no washer of any sort at the top of the pommel.

Yes the brass has been cleaned at some stage as there is the telltale powder residue in the grooves, and the leather gusset shows no sign of being against a scabbard mouth.

Whats next??

katana · 30th December 2008, 10:50 PM

Hi Stuart,
thanks for the clarification......they do say a picture is worth a thousand words .......unfortunately...sometimes a thousand of the wrong ones

The newer pictures definately show this.

I am stumped with the blade ....it reminds me of some bayonets ....but obviously this is far too long ...and I am not suggesting that this is a re-hilted one either, but the 'thrust' , without the 'cut' makes perfect sense. I also wonder as to the damage to an opponents sword if this sword was used to parry a 'strike'. The 'ribs' would add strength to your blade (like a girder) and limit the 'flex' that would normally help to 'cushion' the impact of another blade.
Would it make sense that this blade may be designed to pierce armour

Regards David

30th December 2008, 08:39 PM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Thankyou Gene, Manuel and David. Things are now getting interesting, but still no conclusive result. A couple of things to be clarified. This sword is not what I would call a true "double edged" item as the edges are not, and appear not to have EVER been sharp. It is the point which is sharp. The raised rib on the blade is on BOTH sides, and does not have the concave "mate" as per discussion above. I have attached better pics of the hilt, and the apparent "vice" marks are as a result of the orginal casting marks and a BAD pic---sorry guys! The "washer" is in fact part of the casting of the guard and not a seperate piece. There is no washer of any sort at the top of the pommel. Yes the brass has been cleaned at some stage as there is the telltale powder residue in the grooves, and the leather gusset shows no sign of being against a scabbard mouth. Whats next?? Attached Images

30th December 2008, 10:50 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Stuart, thanks for the clarification......they do say a picture is worth a thousand words .......unfortunately...sometimes a thousand of the wrong ones The newer pictures definately show this. I am stumped with the blade ....it reminds me of some bayonets ....but obviously this is far too long ...and I am not suggesting that this is a re-hilted one either, but the 'thrust' , without the 'cut' makes perfect sense. I also wonder as to the damage to an opponents sword if this sword was used to parry a 'strike'. The 'ribs' would add strength to your blade (like a girder) and limit the 'flex' that would normally help to 'cushion' the impact of another blade. Would it make sense that this blade may be designed to pierce armour Regards David