Battered Blade.

RSWORD · 22nd March 2009, 11:18 PM

In my opinion the blade and crossguard is most likely late 18th to early 19th century. These trade blades are almost invariably wootz and a professional polish would reveal the pattern. A proper grip and pommel cap could be done that would not look brand spanking new and would be historically correct to honor this old warrior. If you decide on restoration as the route to go feel free to PM me for a referral to, in my opinion, the best in the business.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

22nd March 2009, 11:18 PM	#6
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	In my opinion the blade and crossguard is most likely late 18th to early 19th century. These trade blades are almost invariably wootz and a professional polish would reveal the pattern. A proper grip and pommel cap could be done that would not look brand spanking new and would be historically correct to honor this old warrior. If you decide on restoration as the route to go feel free to PM me for a referral to, in my opinion, the best in the business.