Blacksmith made ? sword for I.D. and comment

colin henshaw · 20th February 2013, 11:36 AM

Hi

Many thanks for the further input on this sword. I have read through all the posts again, however am a bit unclear as to the final conclusions. Is it possible to simply clarify the following points, although I understand this is not an exact science :-

a) Is the sword "Spanish Colonial" ?
b) What date range ?
c) Could it be described as "blacksmith made" ?
d) Was the blade made in the colonies or a trade import from Europe ?
e) What about the hilt - was this made in the colonies or elsewhere ?

I should point out that I would not describe the blade as of hexagonal section - it is shallow diamond - very shallow indeed, almost flat in places, also a bit irregular.

I am attaching some close-ups of the blade, which may be of help. The sword certainly has a "home-made" and primitive look to it, which of course prompted me to acquire it.

Much appreciated, its always good to learn new things - regards.

20th February 2013, 11:36 AM	#11
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Many thanks for the further input on this sword. I have read through all the posts again, however am a bit unclear as to the final conclusions. Is it possible to simply clarify the following points, although I understand this is not an exact science :- a) Is the sword "Spanish Colonial" ? b) What date range ? c) Could it be described as "blacksmith made" ? d) Was the blade made in the colonies or a trade import from Europe ? e) What about the hilt - was this made in the colonies or elsewhere ? I should point out that I would not describe the blade as of hexagonal section - it is shallow diamond - very shallow indeed, almost flat in places, also a bit irregular. I am attaching some close-ups of the blade, which may be of help. The sword certainly has a "home-made" and primitive look to it, which of course prompted me to acquire it. Much appreciated, its always good to learn new things - regards. Attached Images