New member, need help identifying sword

Rick · 15th July 2005, 04:59 AM

The blade of this sword seems to show many marks from the hammer ; something you wouldn't see on a European blade .
Perhaps native made ?

brabbit · 15th July 2005, 05:30 AM

Thanks for your help guys. I REALLY appreciate it. I've done hours of reseach on the net and at the library and came up with nothing. Here are some more detailed pics. I know there is a lot of history behind this sword, especially because of the engravings on the blade. The scabbard is very detailed as well. Any more information you can give me, such as the time period, what the symbols mean, etc?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat015.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat009.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat002.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat037.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat035.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat039.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat038.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat034.jpg

brabbit · 16th July 2005, 10:27 PM

I've found some more of these types of swords and they do look similar however this one seems to be more detailed. It looks as if it may have been for royalty or the leader of a tribe? any ideas about the markings on the blade and the symbols dyed in the sheath? There's very limited info on this and you guys are the experts. I appreciate all the help thus far.

Rick · 16th July 2005, 11:03 PM

Doubtful that it is for "royalty" it is however a nicely executed older example that shows appropriate age wear .

15th July 2005, 05:30 AM	#2
brabbit Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	Thanks Thanks for your help guys. I REALLY appreciate it. I've done hours of reseach on the net and at the library and came up with nothing. Here are some more detailed pics. I know there is a lot of history behind this sword, especially because of the engravings on the blade. The scabbard is very detailed as well. Any more information you can give me, such as the time period, what the symbols mean, etc? http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat015.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat009.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat002.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat037.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat035.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat039.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat038.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43...ter/pat034.jpg

16th July 2005, 10:27 PM	#3
brabbit Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	Need more help! I've found some more of these types of swords and they do look similar however this one seems to be more detailed. It looks as if it may have been for royalty or the leader of a tribe? any ideas about the markings on the blade and the symbols dyed in the sheath? There's very limited info on this and you guys are the experts. I appreciate all the help thus far.

15th July 2005, 04:59 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	The blade of this sword seems to show many marks from the hammer ; something you wouldn't see on a European blade . Perhaps native made ?

16th July 2005, 11:03 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Doubtful that it is for "royalty" it is however a nicely executed older example that shows appropriate age wear .