25th July 2013, 08:12 PM | #1 |
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Kaskara with latten 'running wolf'
Just a recent addition to the collection I thought I'd share.
A very sturdy kaskara with a European blade and a running wolf exhibiting the remains of a latten inlay. Under the langets of the guard on each side are stamped what are typically termed the Italian fly marks (marca mosca) and sometimes associated with arsenal use. |
25th July 2013, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Lovely blade! would love one in silver mounts and a scabbard
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27th July 2013, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, I haven't managed to get a silver hilt yet, but I prefer older blades over the fancy stuff anyways. It is a pity this piece lacks a scabbard, but on the plus side, I didn't have to pay a fortune to get it.
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Salaams Iain... Excellent find and very clearly photographed... I am not sure where to start as blades like this must be a bit scarce carrying not only the fly mark but running woolf as well and evidence of some other script perhaps to the general blade now worn off... or is that wootz? Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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28th July 2013, 08:58 AM | #6 |
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The repair mentioned above.
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28th July 2013, 10:37 AM | #7 |
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Hi Iain
Looks a sturdy sword, with an old blade. But from the images, the sword looks as if its been "re-finished" - has the blade been on a mechanical sander/buffer of some sort ? Regards. |
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Definitely agree it's been over cleaned at some point. Came this way from the dealer I purchased from and he hadn't cleaned it either as far as I know. I don't see any grind marks so I would guess it was chemically treated. A pity in that the patina is gone, which as you've seen from my other takouba is something I am usually keen to keep (perhaps to fault). Still for what it is and what I paid I won't complain. I'm quite glad there's at least a bit of latten remaining on the wolf. |
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