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RSWORD · 1st May 2008, 07:52 PM

I have had the opportunity to handle this one,

, and I am of the opinion this is early to mid 20th century and certainly not made for tourist but for use. The blade has a thick spine and you can see the edge has been differentially heat treated. The wood of the scabbard had good patina. Usually those 3 features are lacking in a contemporary piece made for tourist consumption.

1st May 2008, 07:52 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	I have had the opportunity to handle this one, , and I am of the opinion this is early to mid 20th century and certainly not made for tourist but for use. The blade has a thick spine and you can see the edge has been differentially heat treated. The wood of the scabbard had good patina. Usually those 3 features are lacking in a contemporary piece made for tourist consumption.