Battered Blade.

Gt Obach · 20th March 2009, 06:03 AM

missing the kolah ( pommel cap ) and ahanak (tang bands ) otherwise its a cool piece !
- do you see any sign of watering.... or long crack like lines on the spine of the blade

Norman McCormick · 21st March 2009, 05:41 PM

Hi Guys,
Many thanks for the info and the translation. Wootz maybe, that's a wee bit of a nice surprise. The perennial problem of whether to leave well alone or not? I would like some more thoughts on this if possible. If this were a fighting sword in a fighting situation I would think the blade, where it is very badly chipped, would be re-profiled and the furniture refurbished to 'working' order. Would this be an option as a 'collected' piece or not? As it is quite badly damaged, re the blade, how far do you go if at all. The blade does indeed have crack like lines on the spine. On another note would anybody care to hazard an approximate date. Thanks again for your interest.
My Regards,
Norman.
P.S. Found these marks on the spine (see photo).

Gt Obach · 21st March 2009, 08:15 PM

Hi Norman

in my opinion.. ( i'm not a collector ) i'd have the handle rebuilt..it'll be obvious its new
- and waterings restored on fulad blade.. and no reshaping the tip and cop.. in my opinion that would take from the flavour of the blade.. as chips were from heavy use.... if you regrind the tip ..it'll take away from the straightness, and it'll be very obvious and odd

good luck on it

RSWORD · 23rd March 2009, 12:18 AM

In my opinion the blade and crossguard is most likely late 18th to early 19th century. These trade blades are almost invariably wootz and a professional polish would reveal the pattern. A proper grip and pommel cap could be done that would not look brand spanking new and would be historically correct to honor this old warrior. If you decide on restoration as the route to go feel free to PM me for a referral to, in my opinion, the best in the business.

Norman McCormick · 23rd March 2009, 07:29 PM

Hi,
Many thanks for the information and the advice. I have taken on board all you have said with regard to refurbishing the blade and it is something I intend to look into. Are the markings on the spine of the blade Arabic numerals?Thanks again.
My Regards,
Norman.

Dom · 24th March 2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Are the markings on the spine of the blade Arabic numerals?

Hi
apparently, it's not arabic digits

à +

Dom

Norman McCormick · 24th March 2009, 12:13 AM

Hi Dom,
Many thanks, again.

My Regards,
Norman.

Hi Guys,
Any ideas?
Regards,
Norman.

21st March 2009, 05:41 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi Guys, Many thanks for the info and the translation. Wootz maybe, that's a wee bit of a nice surprise. The perennial problem of whether to leave well alone or not? I would like some more thoughts on this if possible. If this were a fighting sword in a fighting situation I would think the blade, where it is very badly chipped, would be re-profiled and the furniture refurbished to 'working' order. Would this be an option as a 'collected' piece or not? As it is quite badly damaged, re the blade, how far do you go if at all. The blade does indeed have crack like lines on the spine. On another note would anybody care to hazard an approximate date. Thanks again for your interest. My Regards, Norman. P.S. Found these marks on the spine (see photo). Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 21st March 2009 at 06:02 PM.

20th March 2009, 06:03 AM	#1
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	missing the kolah ( pommel cap ) and ahanak (tang bands ) otherwise its a cool piece ! - do you see any sign of watering.... or long crack like lines on the spine of the blade

21st March 2009, 08:15 PM	#3
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	Hi Norman in my opinion.. ( i'm not a collector ) i'd have the handle rebuilt..it'll be obvious its new - and waterings restored on fulad blade.. and no reshaping the tip and cop.. in my opinion that would take from the flavour of the blade.. as chips were from heavy use.... if you regrind the tip ..it'll take away from the straightness, and it'll be very obvious and odd good luck on it

23rd March 2009, 12:18 AM	#4
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	In my opinion the blade and crossguard is most likely late 18th to early 19th century. These trade blades are almost invariably wootz and a professional polish would reveal the pattern. A proper grip and pommel cap could be done that would not look brand spanking new and would be historically correct to honor this old warrior. If you decide on restoration as the route to go feel free to PM me for a referral to, in my opinion, the best in the business.

23rd March 2009, 07:29 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi, Many thanks for the information and the advice. I have taken on board all you have said with regard to refurbishing the blade and it is something I intend to look into. Are the markings on the spine of the blade Arabic numerals?Thanks again. My Regards, Norman.

24th March 2009, 12:13 AM	#7
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi Dom, Many thanks, again. My Regards, Norman. Hi Guys, Any ideas? Regards, Norman.