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Originally Posted by stephen wood
...are there any simple yet reliable indicators of the age of a blade?
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I think we all wish there were Stephen!
I think kaskara blades are among the most difficult, as they resemble the medieval sword blades, which remained a simple but standard form for broadswords until into the 19th century. The complication of blade forms and markings being copied by bladesmiths in other centers for the export of blades adds to the conundrum, as well as the use of markings and names of established makers.
Then with the native swordsmiths and thier amazing abilities at producing thier own interpretations of blades, it further complicates the formula.
The addition of the markings I would consider later as you have noted, but I am not familiar with the source you cite, 'Pallme'.
Also, I am unclear on the significance of 1915 in the Darfur Sultanate.
All best regards,
Jim