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4th February 2023, 05:28 PM
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Hello Tim,
Nice blade with hairpin construction! The hilt looks like a later replacement (except for the guard). Regards, Kai |
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4th February 2023, 05:53 PM
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Thank you Kai,
I was so lucky today. Does not happen that often. Like kissing thousands of frogs before you find a prince or princess, all depends  Even the replacement handle looks rather antique.
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4th February 2023, 06:06 PM
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Yes, possibly a makeshift repair during its working life, Tim.
Regards, Kai |
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7th March 2023, 05:11 PM
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Having been searching the inter net and seen many styles of handle fancy and plain to rough. I am not wholly convinced that this is not the original handle. Perhaps there was a cost to consider? Also look at the tang, shows no sign of of pining or peening just a tang to be secure by adhesive of some kind.
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7th March 2023, 07:33 PM
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Hello Tim,
I am pretty sure that it isn't the original/first handle. Albeit the handles on these swords can be simple but never crudely. Regards, Detlef |
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7th March 2023, 08:49 PM
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No chance, Tim - look at the metal work of the scabbard: If there are funds for this, there also are for at least a plain hilt.
This hilt will do in a pinch; stylistically, it just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid. Regards, Kai |
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13th March 2023, 12:38 PM
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I wonder if anybody has a more suitable handle.
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