Medieval islamic sword on ebay

Jens Nordlunde · 12th October 2006, 10:37 PM

So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt?
Please don't say two feet and a half!
Jens

joshualayne · 12th October 2006, 10:44 PM

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.

Rick · 12th October 2006, 11:36 PM

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

ariel · 13th October 2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

Not vice versa?

Rick · 13th October 2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Not vice versa?

Wiseass

ariel · 13th October 2006, 05:17 PM

Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening

Rick · 13th October 2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening

I'm well known for doing that Ariel .

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 .

ALEX · 13th October 2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

If it is genuine then someone got a hell of a deal .

Rick,

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?

ariel · 13th October 2006, 10:29 PM

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?

12th October 2006, 10:44 PM	#2
joshualayne Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 14	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.

12th October 2006, 11:36 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Hi Jens Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat . Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

12th October 2006, 10:37 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt? Please don't say two feet and a half! Jens

13th October 2006, 05:17 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening

13th October 2006, 10:29 PM	#9
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	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?