Chinese Sword

Amuk Murugul · 20th May 2009, 06:01 AM

Hullo everybody,

While the topic is still current, I thought I'd post these pix (sorry for the poor quality). Is this the genuine article, or merely a wall hanger?

Thank you.

josh stout · 2nd June 2009, 07:46 PM

As I have said many times, it is difficult for me to date late pieces in good condition. Nevertheless, because no one else has tried, I will say these are probably late Republican. Many such blades copy earlier things, and may have artificial patination to make them look older. Look for signs of real age, including a chipping or wearing away of any artificial patina.

I see late examples to still be "real" if they have a good steel blade. The pattern welded ones are obviously nice, but some mono-steel ones were also made with quality.
Josh

Amuk Murugul · 3rd June 2009, 05:37 AM

Hullo everybody,

Thanks Josh!

Best,

20th May 2009, 06:01 AM	#1
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 473	Real McCoy......? Hullo everybody, While the topic is still current, I thought I'd post these pix (sorry for the poor quality). Is this the genuine article, or merely a wall hanger? Thank you. Attached Images

2nd June 2009, 07:46 PM	#2
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	As I have said many times, it is difficult for me to date late pieces in good condition. Nevertheless, because no one else has tried, I will say these are probably late Republican. Many such blades copy earlier things, and may have artificial patination to make them look older. Look for signs of real age, including a chipping or wearing away of any artificial patina. I see late examples to still be "real" if they have a good steel blade. The pattern welded ones are obviously nice, but some mono-steel ones were also made with quality. Josh

3rd June 2009, 05:37 AM	#3
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 473	Hullo everybody, Thanks Josh! Best,