Intersting African? short sword

tom hyle · 9th December 2004, 02:00 AM

Is it my imagination, or is the groove closer to the back/false edge? Could this piece be reground from a more typical single edged blade? The hilt is definitely Chinese style. The scabbard appears to be Spanish colonial, as seen in Philippines, Mexico, etc.

Andy Stevens · 9th December 2004, 12:22 PM

Hello Tom
Ive been looking at old threads from the old forum . Check out "Chinese sword for discussion" posted by RS Sword on 01.31.2001. Phillip Toms scabbard description matches my example well, even down to the suspension loop. Interesting. By the way the lines on the bladeare fairly central, just my poor exscuse for a camera!

9th December 2004, 02:00 AM	#1
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Is it my imagination, or is the groove closer to the back/false edge? Could this piece be reground from a more typical single edged blade? The hilt is definitely Chinese style. The scabbard appears to be Spanish colonial, as seen in Philippines, Mexico, etc.

9th December 2004, 12:22 PM	#2
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Hello Tom Ive been looking at old threads from the old forum . Check out "Chinese sword for discussion" posted by RS Sword on 01.31.2001. Phillip Toms scabbard description matches my example well, even down to the suspension loop. Interesting. By the way the lines on the bladeare fairly central, just my poor exscuse for a camera!