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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
So how comes that a skilled swordsmith that can forge a sword blade and give it a perfect shape, cannot forge a reasonably round pommel?!
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Originally Posted by Roland_M
I'm unsure but if the area I highlighted in the picture show traces of lamination, the sword is probably authentic.
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Agreed that the pommel is really quite poorly formed; not sure about the lamination. Perhaps it is worth considering whether the blade itself may be authentic, but the pommel, cross, and inscription are modern additions... there seems to be a divergence of opinions on the individual components.