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Originally Posted by Matchlock
Thanks, Longfellow,
I know that state of mind, believe me! 
Many everyday-use items of ironwork such as door hinges or anvils often also show such punched star- or flower-like designs.
For genuine early-16th c. North Italian cinquedeae, their characteristically fluted blades and marks, please see
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=cinquedeae
Best,
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Hi Michael,
Thank you for the link. Those are some real nice looking pieces (understatement smilie here) and the information is priceless!
Had I not gotten off onto Japanese potteries and porcelains and other Oriental areas, I would have been right there in the midst of collecting edged pieces. The Japanese swords nearly tipped me far enough that direction, however, I will be satisfied with some of the pieces I acquired from the collection (I still have the Black Sea Yataghan).
Thank you, once again, for taking the time with this, sometimes, rather dense person.