Thread: Roman sword ???
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Old 2nd January 2024, 12:46 AM   #4
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Very interesting. Do I see traces of pattern-welding in the blade?
One might think so looking at the base... as to whether it was ever a sword originally, that's the quandary... an old farm implement turned to a dagger?

I can't see any distal taper to the tip or the edge?

Looks to have been river found or dug, then newly shaped and rehilted?

Some roman swords here for those not yet familiar with the find.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML6D8Kta-PU

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