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ariel · 7th May 2016, 12:13 AM

I think the blade is new, even though we can't see how thick it is.
Afghani sword as an overwhelming rule had their blades decorated in some fashion, at the very least they had fullers.
Most suspiciously, the rust on the blade is reddish and there is no rust under the langet, the most difficult place to clean.

Also, I have an impression that the blade is not sharpened. Am I wrong?

Sorry to say it, but if possible, I would have returned it to the seller.

7th May 2016, 12:13 AM	#16
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I think the blade is new, even though we can't see how thick it is. Afghani sword as an overwhelming rule had their blades decorated in some fashion, at the very least they had fullers. Most suspiciously, the rust on the blade is reddish and there is no rust under the langet, the most difficult place to clean. Also, I have an impression that the blade is not sharpened. Am I wrong? Sorry to say it, but if possible, I would have returned it to the seller.