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Hi Jasper,
Yes, the Castelnaud sheath retains notable roped and other early Renaissance decorative elements that clearly assign it to the 1530's, give or take a decade. Thanks, and best, Michael |
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Hi Michael,
This is the dagger belonging together with the sheath. The model of the sheath looks primarily 16th century, but when I see it together with the dagger, I think a 19th century reproduction can not be excluded. best, |
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Hi Michael,
I just remember where I have seen that similar "dot in line" design from my scabbard, it was on one of the pommels you placed from the Luzern Museum and on a 1/2 sword. best, |
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Exactly, Jasper,
These are some of the decisive Early Renaissance elements! And you are right, of course: that dagger is 19th c. fantasy. Best, Michael |
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Oh, i wish i could find a genuine hilt for my katzbalger
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![]() Both my query and your reply are now in the right place ... including your lovely pictures ![]() ![]() . Last edited by fernando; 14th January 2012 at 06:07 PM. |
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Thanks for your advice, Michl. Since you told me this in the first place i tuned the grip wood a little bit; the results are not so famous. I didn't apply the cord binding and i am not sure i would do a decent work.
But what i find less comfortable, more than the handle, is the iron hilt; it looks clumsy, with that large and non harmonious figure 8 and only twisted in one of the arms ![]() Concerning the blade, i rubbed it with soap soaked Arbo and after applied the olive oil. It got a relatively brighter and much better look, no doubt. |
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