I see this as an incredibly stupid action.
But I believe one of the two UK dealers ( or Both) really believed that the dimensions in roms, given by Oakeshott, they thought he measured in 1936, were the right dimensions for this sword.
Of course, such restoration, especially when not mentioned to a new owner (me) can not be justified.
Fortunately, now very happy with the professional removal of the extended point
best,
jasper
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