Newbie: Lots of Help Needed!

Rivkin · 11th July 2005, 03:37 PM

looks like a smallsword to me. Late XVIII, early XIX century ? I'm not a specialist in european stuff, could it be some military pattern ?

buddhantraining · 11th July 2005, 04:02 PM

Thanks guys for the reply!

Aura, I took two close ups of the talibon blade for you: http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeANGzhqyZt3DiA I apologize for not being able to share the photos easier. Do you think it's possible that the sheath was made at a later time than when the talibon was made? Not sure how well it shows up in the photos but the sheath's wood is a tad bit lighter than the wood on the knife's handle. I'm surprised by how sharp the blade is on this sucker despite it's obvious signs of frequent use.

Rivkin, what's a smallsword?

Thanks so much again, I really appreciate all of your help.

Mr. Lace

RhysMichael · 11th July 2005, 05:05 PM

Welcome
I do not know much about smallswords but they are civilian swords that I have always been told derived from rapiers,thrusting weapons. They come from around the 17th century forward for a couple hundred years. I hope this helps

11th July 2005, 03:37 PM	#1
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	looks like a smallsword to me. Late XVIII, early XIX century ? I'm not a specialist in european stuff, could it be some military pattern ?

11th July 2005, 04:02 PM	#2
buddhantraining Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Thanks guys for the reply! Aura, I took two close ups of the talibon blade for you: http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeANGzhqyZt3DiA I apologize for not being able to share the photos easier. Do you think it's possible that the sheath was made at a later time than when the talibon was made? Not sure how well it shows up in the photos but the sheath's wood is a tad bit lighter than the wood on the knife's handle. I'm surprised by how sharp the blade is on this sucker despite it's obvious signs of frequent use. Rivkin, what's a smallsword? Thanks so much again, I really appreciate all of your help. Mr. Lace

11th July 2005, 05:05 PM	#3
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Welcome I do not know much about smallswords but they are civilian swords that I have always been told derived from rapiers,thrusting weapons. They come from around the 17th century forward for a couple hundred years. I hope this helps