Help on age and type of kaskara

[mross]

Thanks. I had read the Ed Hunley article that Ian had posted and thought that's what it might be. Thanks for confirming as I was going by the articles posted here. I agree with the description it is very well made, light and flexible. When I get it cleaned up I'll post a few more pics. No active red rust but some definite signs of neglect.

[Iain]

Originally Posted by mross

Thanks. I had read the Ed Hunley article that Ian had posted and thought that's what it might be. Thanks for confirming as I was going by the articles posted here. I agree with the description it is very well made, light and flexible. When I get it cleaned up I'll post a few more pics. No active red rust but some definite signs of neglect.

You will find some rust under the dark patches for sure. By the way Edster is the author of the article series on kaskara. I agree with the dating.

[mross]

Originally Posted by Iain

You will find some rust under the dark patches for sure. By the way Edster is the author of the article series on kaskara. I agree with the dating.

Wow, I did not know that. That is very cool that the articles I used to learn about the Kaskara have a current and local origin! Thanks Ed.

[Edster]

You're very welcome, mross. I wrote the articles for the benefit of the Forum. Also, they were largely informed by other members' posts and swords. Your kaskara contributes to our database of examples. That's how we continue to learn.

Best regards,
Ed