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fernando · 19th October 2017, 11:35 AM

Old 5th December 2008, 04:57 PM

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katana
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kent

Hi Kuba,
welcome, the hole in the tang appears to be 'punched' and not drilled....this could be a very good sign of age. Notice the metal is slightly 'raised' on the tang's edge and follows the contour of the hole. If the tang was shortened, I feel it could have been left longer...even for a dagger.
The blade's patina does seem to suggest a good age.

Regards David

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19th October 2017, 11:35 AM	#150
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Old 5th December 2008, 04:57 PM Posted by: katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Hi Kuba, welcome, the hole in the tang appears to be 'punched' and not drilled....this could be a very good sign of age. Notice the metal is slightly 'raised' on the tang's edge and follows the contour of the hole. If the tang was shortened, I feel it could have been left longer...even for a dagger. The blade's patina does seem to suggest a good age. Regards David (missing attachments) Last edited by fernando; 21st October 2017 at 06:17 PM.