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9th November 2017, 04:35 PM
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9th November 2017, 06:48 PM
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always use a scabbard, for safety.
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10th November 2017, 01:49 PM
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well, it fits
 blade is a couple inches into the chape & tight at the top, still a couple inches short if i lay the blade on top. blade is single edged, flat spine,except the last 5 inches, which Are sharp top & bottom. bottom edge is sharp all the way to the guard. no markings. the chape is actually loose (staple is missing) i'll see if i can move it up a bit to better fit the blade. leather needs a bit of softening. |
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10th November 2017, 02:32 PM
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So you face two versions for future record; either the scabbard belonged in another sword or this very one was shortened ... for whatever reason. One staple missing; easier to dismount the chape and trim a portion of the leather. You just have to check if the 'new' scabbard width fits well into the tappering chape; correct ?
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10th November 2017, 02:47 PM
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