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Old 12th October 2006, 09:19 PM   #1
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Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century.
I guess the buyer cannot cry 'foul' with such a description.
If by chance this is a Medieval sword it sold for very small money.
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Old 12th October 2006, 09:37 PM   #2
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So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt?
Please don't say two feet and a half!
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Old 12th October 2006, 09:44 PM   #3
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Default 6cm - width of blade at hilt?

I interpreted the 6cm to be the width of the blade at the base (hilt)

I also agree that the hilt itself looks usable (and I have decently-sized hands)

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Old 12th October 2006, 10:36 PM   #4
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Cool Hi Jens

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .
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Old 12th October 2006, 11:29 PM   #5
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Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .
Not vice versa?
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Old 12th October 2006, 11:45 PM   #6
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Not vice versa?
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Old 13th October 2006, 04:17 PM   #7
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Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening
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Old 13th October 2006, 04:31 PM   #8
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Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening
I'm well known for doing that Ariel .

At any rate; back to the sword in question; if indeed the grip length is 10cm then that would seem an acceptable size.

True medieval swords are such rarities these days and the market is filled with fakes; this may explain why this piece went for short money .

If it is genuine then someone got a hell of a deal .
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