Huge Spanish Colonial Sword

Robert · 2nd November 2005, 11:38 PM

n2s,
It does show use and sharpening but the slight "yatagan" shape that I mentioned comes the contour of the spine as well as the edge of the blade. As soon as my daughter returns my camera I will post a better side view picture of the sword so you can see what I'm talking about.

Robert

Renegade Conquistador · 5th November 2005, 02:38 AM

Interesting piece.

Would this be considered a type of espada ancha? That term seems to be pretty loose, and applies to a variety of cut-and-thrust swords used by Colonial Spanish in the New World, at least.

2nd November 2005, 11:38 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	n2s, It does show use and sharpening but the slight "yatagan" shape that I mentioned comes the contour of the spine as well as the edge of the blade. As soon as my daughter returns my camera I will post a better side view picture of the sword so you can see what I'm talking about. Robert

5th November 2005, 02:38 AM	#2
Renegade Conquistador Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Blood-Stained Sacrificial Pyramid of the Aztecs Posts: 16	Interesting piece. Would this be considered a type of espada ancha? That term seems to be pretty loose, and applies to a variety of cut-and-thrust swords used by Colonial Spanish in the New World, at least.