How old is this Kaskara?

harrywagner · 7th October 2015, 02:42 PM

Hi Kubur,
This sword seems much older to me than mid 20th. I'm not disputing your estimate, just saying it seems older. I am terrible at aging items, but I will say that if this does date to mid 20th then it is likely a deliberate fake. I don't see how this much wear and tear happened naturally in so short a period of time, even given the harsh North African climate. And if it is a fake then it will be my second one in the last couple of years. It strikes me as odd since it was not a big ticket item. It is almost the equivalent of counterfeiting a $1 bill.

Many thanks for your help!

Harry

7th October 2015, 02:42 PM	#4
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	A fake or just used and abused? Hi Kubur, This sword seems much older to me than mid 20th. I'm not disputing your estimate, just saying it seems older. I am terrible at aging items, but I will say that if this does date to mid 20th then it is likely a deliberate fake. I don't see how this much wear and tear happened naturally in so short a period of time, even given the harsh North African climate. And if it is a fake then it will be my second one in the last couple of years. It strikes me as odd since it was not a big ticket item. It is almost the equivalent of counterfeiting a $1 bill. Many thanks for your help! Harry