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Hi M,

I follow your reasoning, but I differ somewhat. I believe that the part of the sword that is mostly in contact with the hand is precisely the pommel, specially if it is as big as this one is.

I speak from personal experience, I often carry swords around, and to control their movement while walking I usually keep them held by the pommel. Try it yourself.

: )

Best

M

Originally Posted by Matchlock

This kind of deep of deep und irregular, but not crisp pitting is typical of excavated finds that were heavily grinded with sandpaper in order took better. The main part of the pommel is almost never touched by the hand, just the grip binding and hilt are. The homogenuous surface color seems to be a good repatination probably using olive or crude linseed oil and a yellowish lacquer. It can be achieved within hours.

In contrast, the surfaces of the blade and pommel of the piece you posted are obviously homogenuous and belong.

Best,
Michael