Oriental sword

ariel · 1st January 2015, 08:41 PM

I would agree with Jens ( pretty safe way out:-)
The "newness" of the handle is its amorphous form, rather slapdash minimalistic adherence to the classical form(s), omission of any details giving it artistic character. Regulation arsenal pattern, mass-produced to arm a multitude of men at the lowest expence possible.
The blade is a different kettle of fish. It can be also new, or it can be old and even valuable. But here you need to use a lot of oil, steel wool, effort, panting and risk multiple abrasions. That is what we all do, so join the club:-)
And a very Happy New Year to you and yours!

1st January 2015, 08:41 PM	#11
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I would agree with Jens ( pretty safe way out:-) The "newness" of the handle is its amorphous form, rather slapdash minimalistic adherence to the classical form(s), omission of any details giving it artistic character. Regulation arsenal pattern, mass-produced to arm a multitude of men at the lowest expence possible. The blade is a different kettle of fish. It can be also new, or it can be old and even valuable. But here you need to use a lot of oil, steel wool, effort, panting and risk multiple abrasions. That is what we all do, so join the club:-) And a very Happy New Year to you and yours!