Lowlander tenegre

ThePepperSkull · 5th February 2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Detlef,

It's a good looking piece. The blade looks like very nice quality, thick and extremely carefully ground and finished.
When you have it, I'll be interested to hear where the point of balance is and how it feels in hand!

Best
Gene

I feel the need to echo this sentiment. The blade is very very well done, I am absolutely green with envy!

Beautiful piece, Detlef.

Sajen · 5th February 2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

I feel the need to echo this sentiment. The blade is very very well done, I am absolutely green with envy!

Beautiful piece, Detlef.

Thank you very much Dave!

Sajen · 11th February 2012, 04:20 PM

Today I received the tenegre and I am very satisfied with my new toy!

Handle is like supposed from horn, ferrule and guard from iron. The sheath missing two brass (?) bands at the leather throat otherwise it is in very good condition. The blade is very well worked and finished. The feel in the hand is very good and the blade is well balanced.
As for the age I think that it is pre WWII since the leather throat is attached in the old way. Here are some first pictures, more will follow.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 12th February 2012, 02:07 PM

Here some more pictures, sorry for quality, it is a very bad light here in Germany at the moment.
Have carefully cleaned the blade and the brass rings in front, need to be polished in the back.

Any statements for the age?

Atlantia · 12th February 2012, 02:38 PM

It's a beauty Detlef!
Even better than I thought, horn hilt, what luck. Iron guard, a sturdy material for a war-sword then?
I agree with you that WW2 would be a 'latest' date, I'd guess at a date of between the wars.
Lovely piece, well done on the buff-up, looks great.
Best
Gene

Sajen · 13th February 2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

It's a beauty Detlef!
Even better than I thought, horn hilt, what luck. Iron guard, a sturdy material for a war-sword then?
I agree with you that WW2 would be a 'latest' date, I'd guess at a date of between the wars.
Lovely piece, well done on the buff-up, looks great.
Best
Gene

Hi Gene,

thank you!

Yes, this sword would be ideal for fighting. When I compare it with my other tenegre (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=tenegre) which was estimated between 1920-1945 I think that this one now is older, turn of the century would be my guess. But I am not an expert so it would be nice to read some other opinions.

Regards,

Detlef

Robert · 13th February 2012, 08:00 PM

My congratulation on your acquiring this beautiful tenegre Detlef !!! The heavy steel guard and horn hilt are most impressive and help set this piece apart from the ones with the thin brass guards and wooden hilts. All in all a very well made warriors sword that I think would date to the first quarter of the 20th century. Again, my congratulation to you on being able to add this fine item to your collection.

Robert

11th February 2012, 04:20 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Today I received the tenegre and I am very satisfied with my new toy! Handle is like supposed from horn, ferrule and guard from iron. The sheath missing two brass (?) bands at the leather throat otherwise it is in very good condition. The blade is very well worked and finished. The feel in the hand is very good and the blade is well balanced. As for the age I think that it is pre WWII since the leather throat is attached in the old way. Here are some first pictures, more will follow. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

12th February 2012, 02:07 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Here some more pictures, sorry for quality, it is a very bad light here in Germany at the moment. Have carefully cleaned the blade and the brass rings in front, need to be polished in the back. Any statements for the age? Attached Images

12th February 2012, 02:38 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	It's a beauty Detlef! Even better than I thought, horn hilt, what luck. Iron guard, a sturdy material for a war-sword then? I agree with you that WW2 would be a 'latest' date, I'd guess at a date of between the wars. Lovely piece, well done on the buff-up, looks great. Best Gene

13th February 2012, 08:00 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	My congratulation on your acquiring this beautiful tenegre Detlef !!! The heavy steel guard and horn hilt are most impressive and help set this piece apart from the ones with the thin brass guards and wooden hilts. All in all a very well made warriors sword that I think would date to the first quarter of the 20th century. Again, my congratulation to you on being able to add this fine item to your collection. Robert