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Old 25th November 2013, 02:09 PM   #25
Iain
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Originally Posted by AhmedH
Dear Iain,

Thanks a lot for your reply. I would be very much interested in seeing that blade which dates back to the 14th century CE, and compare it with other Arab blades contemporary to it. I'd also like to know how much these blades looked alike; from the 14th to the 19th century, and how they differed.

Thanks a lot in advance.

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Ahmed Helal Hussein
Hi Ahmed,

I'm speaking about European blades in this case. I'll post the 14th century example later. However it's likely North Italian.

The basic style of blades preferred remained fairly static, based on availability. Typically triple or single fuller blades. These were imported in very large numbers from the 16th-19th centuries.
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