interesting sawfish sword

Tim Simmons · 7th June 2006, 06:59 AM

Hi Fearn,

I am in total agreement with you on this one

. As for the one I post here some time ago. When compered to these fancifully examples, under magnified inspection, the fact that the string around the pommel is hand rolled {the correct weavers term is cordage} though it does not appear to have a function but other bits might be missing? information from the previous thread, also knowing the reputable source. I am happy in the believe that it is the real deal.

not2sharp · 7th June 2006, 10:40 AM

A few years back (~2000) I was in Valparaiso Chile and there were several street vendors along the beach selling these things to tourist for a few dollars a copy. IIRC prices ranged around $5-$10 each. The blades were made from either swordfish or sawfish bills.

n2s

7th June 2006, 06:59 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Hi Fearn, I am in total agreement with you on this one . As for the one I post here some time ago. When compered to these fancifully examples, under magnified inspection, the fact that the string around the pommel is hand rolled {the correct weavers term is cordage} though it does not appear to have a function but other bits might be missing? information from the previous thread, also knowing the reputable source. I am happy in the believe that it is the real deal. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 7th June 2006 at 08:52 AM. Reason: clear picture

7th June 2006, 10:40 AM	#2
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	A few years back (~2000) I was in Valparaiso Chile and there were several street vendors along the beach selling these things to tourist for a few dollars a copy. IIRC prices ranged around $5-$10 each. The blades were made from either swordfish or sawfish bills. n2s