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B.I · 16th February 2007, 10:54 PM

I am not sure if I should push this much further, as it was based on opinion. But, saying that, I think if I cant tell the difference between an 18thC sword and a 20thC sword, then I ought to collect something else.
It was sometime ago, and the sword wasnt Indian and so the form of the hilt is lost in vague memory. I just clearly remember disputing the age without the remotest of doubts.
I feel that you will need proof to be convinced, and so we would have to agree to disagree. I dont feel there is anything that anyone can glean from a photo that would make me change my mind.
I do, however, agree that wootz blades were made into the late 19thC.
I will try to maybe provide something that could make you reconsider.

16th February 2007, 10:54 PM	#9
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	I am not sure if I should push this much further, as it was based on opinion. But, saying that, I think if I cant tell the difference between an 18thC sword and a 20thC sword, then I ought to collect something else. It was sometime ago, and the sword wasnt Indian and so the form of the hilt is lost in vague memory. I just clearly remember disputing the age without the remotest of doubts. I feel that you will need proof to be convinced, and so we would have to agree to disagree. I dont feel there is anything that anyone can glean from a photo that would make me change my mind. I do, however, agree that wootz blades were made into the late 19thC. I will try to maybe provide something that could make you reconsider.