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6th April 2015, 11:49 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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I agree that this is an early example. Also the hilt looks like it is made of rhino horn.
Nice kilij! |
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16th April 2015, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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looks nice, a light etching would make sense to me... Just to see what it is made from...
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17th April 2015, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,818
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I too would leave this as is without an acid etch.
To etch a window would detract from the current fine old appeal. Such a sword would more benefit from a professional polish if you wished to know the metal type and view it as new again, but as it sits, it is not required, it is a fine old sword of good quality. Gavin |
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17th April 2015, 04:11 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,347
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Is that a scarf weld I see where the blade widens ?
Strange place for a scarf weld . 
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17th April 2015, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,123
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More likely where someone has had a little go with an etchant to see if it is wootz!
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