Outstanding assessment by Gav!!!!
As I looked at this interesting sword I realized how very little I knew of the Vietnamese sword spectrum. The term 'Tonkin' of course was to me mindful of that part of Viet Nam, and the distinctly Chinese gestalt of the blade seemed to affirm this notion. I was hoping to hear more on these characteristics, and I very much appreciate the excellent description and explanation on the Chinese influence prevalent there!!
Thank you Gav, for the opportunity to learn more on this great sword, and Rick, for sharing it here,
Outstanding
Jim