Chinese Sword

josh stout · 2nd June 2009, 08:46 PM

As I have said many times, it is difficult for me to date late pieces in good condition. Nevertheless, because no one else has tried, I will say these are probably late Republican. Many such blades copy earlier things, and may have artificial patination to make them look older. Look for signs of real age, including a chipping or wearing away of any artificial patina.

I see late examples to still be "real" if they have a good steel blade. The pattern welded ones are obviously nice, but some mono-steel ones were also made with quality.
Josh

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2nd June 2009, 08:46 PM	#10
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	As I have said many times, it is difficult for me to date late pieces in good condition. Nevertheless, because no one else has tried, I will say these are probably late Republican. Many such blades copy earlier things, and may have artificial patination to make them look older. Look for signs of real age, including a chipping or wearing away of any artificial patina. I see late examples to still be "real" if they have a good steel blade. The pattern welded ones are obviously nice, but some mono-steel ones were also made with quality. Josh