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Originally Posted by Kubur
Easy
some of these blades are signed by sword makers from the 19th c.
Look at this MET sword (I have one from the same maker with a revival hilt...)
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Well... nope! This is actually a confirmation that you have an older blade that was re-hilted.
Then...
1. How do you know the signature is of a 19 century swordsmith;
2. How do you know that the blade wasn't originally meant for business/battle;
3. How do you know that the signature wasn't added at the later date?!
There is a significant difference between early 19th century, when swords were still made and used in battle, and late 19th century when swords became more of a fashion item.
My two cents.
PS: I am not aware of any documented 19th century Persian swordsmiths that produced wootz. I would appreciate any information about this topic.