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Norman McCormick · 21st March 2009, 04:41 PM

Hi Guys,
Many thanks for the info and the translation. Wootz maybe, that's a wee bit of a nice surprise. The perennial problem of whether to leave well alone or not? I would like some more thoughts on this if possible. If this were a fighting sword in a fighting situation I would think the blade, where it is very badly chipped, would be re-profiled and the furniture refurbished to 'working' order. Would this be an option as a 'collected' piece or not? As it is quite badly damaged, re the blade, how far do you go if at all. The blade does indeed have crack like lines on the spine. On another note would anybody care to hazard an approximate date. Thanks again for your interest.
My Regards,
Norman.
P.S. Found these marks on the spine (see photo).

21st March 2009, 04:41 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,577	Hi Guys, Many thanks for the info and the translation. Wootz maybe, that's a wee bit of a nice surprise. The perennial problem of whether to leave well alone or not? I would like some more thoughts on this if possible. If this were a fighting sword in a fighting situation I would think the blade, where it is very badly chipped, would be re-profiled and the furniture refurbished to 'working' order. Would this be an option as a 'collected' piece or not? As it is quite badly damaged, re the blade, how far do you go if at all. The blade does indeed have crack like lines on the spine. On another note would anybody care to hazard an approximate date. Thanks again for your interest. My Regards, Norman. P.S. Found these marks on the spine (see photo). Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 21st March 2009 at 05:02 PM.