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12th October 2006, 09:37 PM
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So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt?
Please don't say two feet and a half! Jens 
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12th October 2006, 09:44 PM
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6cm - width of blade at hilt?
I interpreted the 6cm to be the width of the blade at the base (hilt)
I also agree that the hilt itself looks usable (and I have decently-sized hands) j. |
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12th October 2006, 10:36 PM
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Hi Jens
Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .
   Grip is 11.4 cm approximately . |
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12th October 2006, 11:29 PM
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12th October 2006, 11:45 PM
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13th October 2006, 04:17 PM
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Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening
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13th October 2006, 04:31 PM
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At any rate; back to the sword in question; if indeed the grip length is 10cm then that would seem an acceptable size. True medieval swords are such rarities these days and the market is filled with fakes; this may explain why this piece went for short money . If it is genuine then someone got a hell of a deal . |
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13th October 2006, 09:27 PM
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I must notice that it has not been sold for the reason of not meeting the reserve price. Also, how one can tell of authenticity of a sword like this without physically seeing it (unless it's wootz, of course)? Is it even possible? |
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13th October 2006, 09:29 PM
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Didn't Lee show some Alexandria arsenal crusaders' swords at Timonium? He may be the best person to consult.
Personally, I am puzzled about the evenness of the edges: this sword is quite rusty and shouldn't the edges be "eaten away" some more? |
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