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Originally Posted by Rick
Hi Fenris,
Pictures taken without flash would make it much easier to read the script; try shooting outside on a bright overcast day.
Your first piece has a handle that resembles a Bichaq's ; the second piece does, as you say, look like its intentions are less than savory; well put.  
Welcome!
Rick |
Hi, Rick! Thanks for the welcome to the board, and the suggestion for retaking the photos. I'll give it a shot and see what turns out. Question; given the condition of the blade, does the apparent date make sense? I'd love to believe that this actually dates to the 1500s, but just can't reconcile that much age with the more or less pristine condition of the blade.
Fenris