Kaskara from ebay

Lew · 16th January 2010, 02:05 AM

Youth swords that I came across are about 20 inches long so this could one made for a shorter than normal adult?

katana · 16th January 2010, 01:14 PM

Perhaps, the tip was previously damaged, shortened and re-worked ? The scabbard fits ....a replacement? My understanding is that replacement scabbards were common due to climatic conditions. Re-hilts also common due to the same reasons.

The blade looks to be local rather than European. If the fullers are forged rather than ground, it usually indicates the blade is older.

All the best
David

mross · 19th January 2010, 03:31 PM

Thanks guys. I saw the mention of the tip issue's in the description and the photo alludes to something. I did not know the length these should be. I'll let you know when it arrives. The scabbard looks nicely done.

16th January 2010, 02:05 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Youth swords that I came across are about 20 inches long so this could one made for a shorter than normal adult?

16th January 2010, 01:14 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Perhaps, the tip was previously damaged, shortened and re-worked ? The scabbard fits ....a replacement? My understanding is that replacement scabbards were common due to climatic conditions. Re-hilts also common due to the same reasons. The blade looks to be local rather than European. If the fullers are forged rather than ground, it usually indicates the blade is older. All the best David

19th January 2010, 03:31 PM	#3
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Thanks guys. I saw the mention of the tip issue's in the description and the photo alludes to something. I did not know the length these should be. I'll let you know when it arrives. The scabbard looks nicely done.