Now for that other sword, Nimcha?

Federico · 21st March 2005, 05:41 AM

Hello Tom, so were these traditionally nailed in place, or do you think (of course I am not being fair since I have showed pics of the nails) that it was done later in life?

As for the flex, there does seem to be some flex, but I havent had the heart to really give it a good flexing, so I cant tell if it is just incidental due to the length of the blade, or if it is trully spring tempered. Though overall, despite the thick spine, it is a very light blade, easily manipulated with one hand. The fuller lightens the feel by a whole lot. One thing that has amazed me by this piece, is how well executed the fuller is. Even with modern tools, such precise fullering is difficult.

21st March 2005, 05:41 AM	#12
Federico Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 312	Hello Tom, so were these traditionally nailed in place, or do you think (of course I am not being fair since I have showed pics of the nails) that it was done later in life? As for the flex, there does seem to be some flex, but I havent had the heart to really give it a good flexing, so I cant tell if it is just incidental due to the length of the blade, or if it is trully spring tempered. Though overall, despite the thick spine, it is a very light blade, easily manipulated with one hand. The fuller lightens the feel by a whole lot. One thing that has amazed me by this piece, is how well executed the fuller is. Even with modern tools, such precise fullering is difficult.