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Ian · Today, 08:59 AM

The stamped markings notwithstanding, this does not look like a 17th C blade to me. The steel shows no old patina or oxidation as best I can see. The course grinding marks suggest local manufacture.

Today, 08:59 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,625	The stamped markings notwithstanding, this does not look like a 17th C blade to me. The steel shows no old patina or oxidation as best I can see. The course grinding marks suggest local manufacture.