My First Flyssa
After all these years, I finally received my dream sword/antique in the form of a flyssa and finally hung it up on my wall after two weeks in a box. The sword's a beautiful piece: 97.5 cm and still has the brass on the hilt and the blade's roof and sides.
I am curious as to how to maintain this weapon's condition. The person who sold it to me said that I can use olive oil to clean it, but I'm still on the fence about this. I'm pretty sure I need to put a small amount on a washcloth and run it along the length, but I'm a bit adamant to try it. After all, this is my first treasure and I'd rather not touch it too much.
Also, I'd like to get an assessment about this sword. I believe it's around 150 years old and from Algeria. Though as I'm not an appraiser in weapons; my knowledge on swords is novice level. Is there any significant features I should be aware of other than its usual physical shape? I understand this is likely a ceremonial-styled sword based on its wave and needle point instead of a cavalry form (slender blade for stabbing akin to a saber) or a butcher form (broad, thick blade for slashing and chopping like a dao).
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