Sewar for comment

kai · 28th November 2020, 11:45 PM

Hello Thomas,

Certainly a genuine antique blade! Fittings tend to be younger for old-timers like this.

How well does the blade fit? Have a thorough look at the scabbard, especially the wood and also the inside. If it doesn't look like a more recent replacement, it might have some age with possibly the later embossed bands helping to stabilize worn out joints.

Regards,
Kai

Mickey the Finn · 19th December 2020, 11:25 AM

Thomas,
If and/ or when it's convenient for you, could I ask you to post a closeup photo of the end/ tip of the "crosspiece" of the scabbard, from "head-on"? A similar photo of the "buntut"/ bottom of the scabbard would be nice, as well, though I'm primarily interested in the end of the "crosspiece".
I apologize for my unfamiliarity with the nomenclature related to sewar.
Thank you.
Mickey

28th November 2020, 11:45 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Thomas, Certainly a genuine antique blade! Fittings tend to be younger for old-timers like this. How well does the blade fit? Have a thorough look at the scabbard, especially the wood and also the inside. If it doesn't look like a more recent replacement, it might have some age with possibly the later embossed bands helping to stabilize worn out joints. Regards, Kai

19th December 2020, 11:25 AM	#2
Mickey the Finn Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 90	Thomas, If and/ or when it's convenient for you, could I ask you to post a closeup photo of the end/ tip of the "crosspiece" of the scabbard, from "head-on"? A similar photo of the "buntut"/ bottom of the scabbard would be nice, as well, though I'm primarily interested in the end of the "crosspiece". I apologize for my unfamiliarity with the nomenclature related to sewar. Thank you. Mickey