Shi or Havu sword for comment

russel · 11th September 2013, 08:55 AM

I was very, very fortunate in picking this up recently. These are some of the seller’s images, I hope to take more myself soon. All comments welcomed.

Russel

colin henshaw · 11th September 2013, 10:44 AM

Hi Russel

Interesting sword. I've never seen one of these with a figurative handle like that ?

Looking forward to more images when you get the piece. Some close-ups of the handle and where the blade enters, please.

Regards.

Richard G · 11th September 2013, 06:10 PM

The handle reminds me somewhat of those little Lega ivory figures.
Regards
Richard

Tim Simmons · 11th September 2013, 07:09 PM

I like these swords so much so that I have kept hold of mine while I have dispersed all my Asian and many African swords and knives. I am convinced that many of these blades are etched. I see too many with an etched surface to be the the consequence of the rust etching. The blade may well be a single iron as opposed to the mixed metals of many Asian etched blades but some kind of similar surface etching has been achieved. One way of proving this is to post storm these weapons. I will post close ups of mine when I can.

Sajen · 11th September 2013, 08:19 PM

Hello Russel,

it's a real beauty, like very much the beautiful ivory grip. Colin have maybe doubts if the handle is original to the blade and frankly said I am as well when I have seen this sword by ebay. But now I am nearly sure that it is originally or already very long together with the blade.

Congrats for this great addition to your collection.

Regards,

Detlef

katana · 12th September 2013, 12:02 AM

I too have some reservations about the handle ....the wear / colouration looks un-natural

Perhaps more pics may change that...once you received it. Still an interesting piece.

All the best

David

11th September 2013, 08:55 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Shi or Havu sword for comment I was very, very fortunate in picking this up recently. These are some of the seller’s images, I hope to take more myself soon. All comments welcomed. Russel Attached Images

11th September 2013, 08:19 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Russel, it's a real beauty, like very much the beautiful ivory grip. Colin have maybe doubts if the handle is original to the blade and frankly said I am as well when I have seen this sword by ebay. But now I am nearly sure that it is originally or already very long together with the blade. Congrats for this great addition to your collection. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

11th September 2013, 10:44 AM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Hi Russel Interesting sword. I've never seen one of these with a figurative handle like that ? Looking forward to more images when you get the piece. Some close-ups of the handle and where the blade enters, please. Regards.

11th September 2013, 06:10 PM	#3
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 405	The handle reminds me somewhat of those little Lega ivory figures. Regards Richard

11th September 2013, 07:09 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	I like these swords so much so that I have kept hold of mine while I have dispersed all my Asian and many African swords and knives. I am convinced that many of these blades are etched. I see too many with an etched surface to be the the consequence of the rust etching. The blade may well be a single iron as opposed to the mixed metals of many Asian etched blades but some kind of similar surface etching has been achieved. One way of proving this is to post storm these weapons. I will post close ups of mine when I can.

12th September 2013, 12:02 AM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	I too have some reservations about the handle ....the wear / colouration looks un-natural Perhaps more pics may change that...once you received it. Still an interesting piece. All the best David