Determining age of Takouba

Iain · 23rd May 2014, 05:09 PM

I'd agree on post WWII but it's certainly not made yesterday. The rings are a good sign, the blade has seen some use. Things age quickly in these areas.

This looks like something that was worn for quite a while in it's environment. Not a bad piece.

blue lander · 23rd May 2014, 05:36 PM

Thanks! I like it alot better than my other Takouba. This one feels more like a sword than just a sword shaped piece of sheet metal.

Another sign of wear and tear I noticed - the front of the chape is bare metal, but the back appears to be plated with brass or whatever. I assume because of exposure to the elements.

23rd May 2014, 05:36 PM	#2
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	Thanks! I like it alot better than my other Takouba. This one feels more like a sword than just a sword shaped piece of sheet metal. Another sign of wear and tear I noticed - the front of the chape is bare metal, but the back appears to be plated with brass or whatever. I assume because of exposure to the elements. Attached Images

23rd May 2014, 05:09 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	I'd agree on post WWII but it's certainly not made yesterday. The rings are a good sign, the blade has seen some use. Things age quickly in these areas. This looks like something that was worn for quite a while in it's environment. Not a bad piece.