non ethno sword

fernando · 17th January 2005, 11:28 PM

Hi Jim
So glad to have your wellcoming expressed, and much obliged for your teachings on the hanger, from which i will try and insert here the pictures.
From the very little i knew until now, this seems to be a short specimen, only with a 22" blade. Also the thumb ring is not a much seen variety ?! I wonder whether this solution of the ring functions as a thumb protection or a grip holding support ...
There are markings on the guard reverse, but they are frankly fainted, as not well punctioned at origin.
As the blade had some pitting, the guard and grip were very dirty and the brass wiring was much fragilized ( flea market piece ) , i gave the all sword one of these non skilled cleanings that, together with the dirt, rubbed off the brass patina ... my ignorance.
Thanks again for the enthusiastic support

17th January 2005, 11:28 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Jim So glad to have your wellcoming expressed, and much obliged for your teachings on the hanger, from which i will try and insert here the pictures. From the very little i knew until now, this seems to be a short specimen, only with a 22" blade. Also the thumb ring is not a much seen variety ?! I wonder whether this solution of the ring functions as a thumb protection or a grip holding support ... There are markings on the guard reverse, but they are frankly fainted, as not well punctioned at origin. As the blade had some pitting, the guard and grip were very dirty and the brass wiring was much fragilized ( flea market piece ) , i gave the all sword one of these non skilled cleanings that, together with the dirt, rubbed off the brass patina ... my ignorance. Thanks again for the enthusiastic support Attached Images