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Atlantia · 17th February 2012, 07:19 PM

Hi Michael,

Looks 'Roman' (Empire or Influence) to me.
The pommel nut doesn't look Viking.The standing figure matches Roman designs and the date of second century would certainly post-date the beginning of Roman influence in 'Denmark'.
Pattern welded blades of this type were certainly known to the Romans and many second century Roman swords were pattern welded. I think also various Celtic peoples were making them at that time. I have heard of other Roman swords with riveted tangs. Would seem illogical to be the 'norm' though.

Best
Gene

Edit: The Romans were making swords not unlike my Kindjal then

17th February 2012, 07:19 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Michael, Looks 'Roman' (Empire or Influence) to me. The pommel nut doesn't look Viking.The standing figure matches Roman designs and the date of second century would certainly post-date the beginning of Roman influence in 'Denmark'. Pattern welded blades of this type were certainly known to the Romans and many second century Roman swords were pattern welded. I think also various Celtic peoples were making them at that time. I have heard of other Roman swords with riveted tangs. Would seem illogical to be the 'norm' though. Best Gene Edit: The Romans were making swords not unlike my Kindjal then Attached Images Last edited by Atlantia; 18th February 2012 at 10:13 AM.