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Originally Posted by fernando
Nice sword Brian  .
You made it this time  |
Most definitely!!! In looking more in the blade it does very much resemble good Solingen fighting blade with the fuller pattern and the fluke below. Most of the 'Andrea Ferara' blades of 17th-early 18th century had these flukes on either side of the fullers, as seen on Scottish baskethilts .
The contemporary scabbard reinforces the idea of heirloom blade refurbished into dirk or hanger, and even the damaged guard does not detract from the staid charm of this weapon.
Well done Brian!!!! and thank you for sharing it .
All the best,
Jim