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urbanspaceman · 9th January 2023, 10:56 PM

Judging by the basket style, this sword appears to qualify as the fifth issue 1640 - 1700.
Am I right in thinking this keeps it in the Solingen camp?
Is it possible that Solingen had access to sufficient wootz to make this blade?
Considering what a luxurious sword this is, it is not impossible wootz was acquired... perhaps demanded.

9th January 2023, 10:56 PM	#2
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 722	Dating Judging by the basket style, this sword appears to qualify as the fifth issue 1640 - 1700. Am I right in thinking this keeps it in the Solingen camp? Is it possible that Solingen had access to sufficient wootz to make this blade? Considering what a luxurious sword this is, it is not impossible wootz was acquired... perhaps demanded. Last edited by urbanspaceman; 9th January 2023 at 10:57 PM. Reason: additional comment