Sword 12/13 century or not?

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Originally Posted by Bob A

The uniformity of corrosion, and the apparent lack of actual use, push me to suspect its bona fides.

On the other hand, if it is offered at a reasonable price, a handsome, well-balanced fake has its own interest.

I don't know if analysis of the metal would be informative, but I suspect that it would tell the tale.

Metal from 12 century from one foundry is diferent from fake, but if this is original it can have similar metal composition like 12 century known original.

Fake is never good, they are made for scaming people.
Its beter to buy cheap modern reproduction and hang, than to buy fake.