Sword for ID

Valjhun · 25th January 2016, 04:51 PM

Caveat emptor!

The sword is a 100% repro without any doubt and it is not even a good one.

Always be suspicious of October 1813 dates. Used by the Discriminating General and some well known fakers. Currently not in catalogue this particular model, but I remember that was not so long ago.

It does not have the grip ferule - nearly every original french sword from that period have one!

Then again, there are too many turns in the grip - the fakes usually have about 15, original swords about 10 or 11.

And then again: details, details, details.

Take look at this thread, similar beast: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=cuirassier

fernando · 25th January 2016, 05:12 PM

Alright Matej, fully noted, thanks.

25th January 2016, 04:51 PM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Caveat emptor! The sword is a 100% repro without any doubt and it is not even a good one. Always be suspicious of October 1813 dates. Used by the Discriminating General and some well known fakers. Currently not in catalogue this particular model, but I remember that was not so long ago. It does not have the grip ferule - nearly every original french sword from that period have one! Then again, there are too many turns in the grip - the fakes usually have about 15, original swords about 10 or 11. And then again: details, details, details. Take look at this thread, similar beast: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=cuirassier

25th January 2016, 05:12 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Alright Matej, fully noted, thanks.