It is an astounding piece!! Unusual in many ways, as the wootz composition, the tubular reinforcement on the handle and what it seems to be a recurved blade. This is a very unique piece, if it can be said in this manner. It dreserves a very close study, even in a metallurgical laboratory. To know the provenance and original ownership would be of great importance.
Ward, on which elements do you base your dating of this piece?
RSWORD, if is it yours, I must congratulate for this piece, which has the value of a life time of collecting. It dreserves a special place on a great museum.
Regards
Gonzalo
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