Any idea of what I just purchased

kronckew · 16th March 2018, 09:07 PM

See also George Washington's swords here on the forum, specifically the 'fishkill' sword, a green gripped cuttoe/hanger/hunting sword he favoured.

Kmaddock · 16th March 2018, 10:13 PM

Thanks for finding the link to George Washington’s sword I can see the similarities alright
I will have swords by Tuesday or Wednesday
It’s the St Patrick’s day festival here in Ireland so things slow down.

Looking forward to seeing what I have now and I will share pictures next week
Happy St Patrick’s day and if there is any Irish in you at all raise a glass over the weekend!!!
Slainte (cheers is Gaelic)
Ken

Hotspur · 18th March 2018, 02:46 AM

If that is the tang of the blade sticking way out, it may be a composite. It also seems to be missing a guard of any type.

Cheers

GC

Ian · 18th March 2018, 07:59 AM

Hi Ken:

I tried enhancing the pictures you posted, and the handle is a bit more visible in one of them.

Ian.

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kronckew · 18th March 2018, 10:33 AM

That tang extension may have been for a missing pommel, possibly a lion or an eagle shape, as well as for holding the missing guard piece(s). the green grip may be a bit further forward that it was when the guard piece was there.

Hotspur · 18th March 2018, 07:55 PM

Yes, with a quillion block, and cap/pommel, that all might add up.

Cheers

GC

18th March 2018, 07:59 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	Hi Ken: I tried enhancing the pictures you posted, and the handle is a bit more visible in one of them. Ian. . Attached Images

16th March 2018, 09:07 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	See also George Washington's swords here on the forum, specifically the 'fishkill' sword, a green gripped cuttoe/hanger/hunting sword he favoured.

16th March 2018, 10:13 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Thanks for finding the link to George Washington’s sword I can see the similarities alright I will have swords by Tuesday or Wednesday It’s the St Patrick’s day festival here in Ireland so things slow down. Looking forward to seeing what I have now and I will share pictures next week Happy St Patrick’s day and if there is any Irish in you at all raise a glass over the weekend!!! Slainte (cheers is Gaelic) Ken

18th March 2018, 02:46 AM	#3
Hotspur Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nipmuc USA Posts: 535	If that is the tang of the blade sticking way out, it may be a composite. It also seems to be missing a guard of any type. Cheers GC

18th March 2018, 10:33 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	That tang extension may have been for a missing pommel, possibly a lion or an eagle shape, as well as for holding the missing guard piece(s). the green grip may be a bit further forward that it was when the guard piece was there.

18th March 2018, 07:55 PM	#6
Hotspur Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nipmuc USA Posts: 535	Yes, with a quillion block, and cap/pommel, that all might add up. Cheers GC