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Rick · 8th June 2010, 07:31 PM

My one observation is that the workmanship seems a bit crude for European manufacture .

Look at the engraved rings on the ferrule; a European smith (in the era we're speaking of) would probably have not let that ferrule out the shop door .

The Apprentice who did the work might have been dismissed also .

So I'd guess there is not much of European manufacture here; maybe the button, tack and lower crossguard .

Africa gets my vote for now ..

Best,
Rick

8th June 2010, 07:31 PM	#21
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	My one observation is that the workmanship seems a bit crude for European manufacture . Look at the engraved rings on the ferrule; a European smith (in the era we're speaking of) would probably have not let that ferrule out the shop door . The Apprentice who did the work might have been dismissed also . So I'd guess there is not much of European manufacture here; maybe the button, tack and lower crossguard . Africa gets my vote for now .. Best, Rick Last edited by Rick; 8th June 2010 at 07:44 PM.