What kind of sword is this?
Apr 3, 2012 14:41:15 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2012 14:41:15 GMT
First off, this is the very first time posting on the site, glad to be here. I've wanted to be part of a weaponry-loving community for some time now (my family tolerates my hobby, but I know they're thinking of getting me tested).
I live in South Africa, and do not have access to a credit card. Therefore, when good swords are handed out, I'm in the back of the line (figuratively speaking). We don't have ANY dedicated weapon stores withing 100s of KM (a lot of miles for you in the imperial system) and I can't order swords online.
Now onto my point. Whenever I see a good-looking sword for sale in a store, I snap it up. 3 Years ago I visited a small antique shop on a whim and found an amazing sword for dirt cheap at 350 Rand ( more or less 50 US dollars). That's cheaper than poor-quality display swords in this country. I bought it, but to this day don't know what sword it is.
After a recent trawl through Google Images and wikipedia, I figure it's probably closest to a Thai Krabi Krabong sword. Same thickening towards the cutting edge and same sharp tip. However, although the length is probably accurate, the handle is much shorter than other krabi swords on the net. The sprawling vine-like markings on the blade may have been etched on (not sure), and while mostly symmetrical they show differences on either side. Possibly painstakingly hand-done. Don't know my metals, so there's no telling what its made of. The pommel and metal on the scabbard is simple, but highly ornate. The pommel may be an after-market addition because A) it's significantly shinier; B) there is a slight gap between the handle and pommel, although it is solidly fixed and immobile; C) it has a cheap red bauble in its right eye-socket. No bauble in the left, just a trace of dried adhesive.
I hope I've posted in as an un-annoying fashion as possible. I also hope I used the term 'ricasso' correctly.
So? What do you all think? What have I got here?
I live in South Africa, and do not have access to a credit card. Therefore, when good swords are handed out, I'm in the back of the line (figuratively speaking). We don't have ANY dedicated weapon stores withing 100s of KM (a lot of miles for you in the imperial system) and I can't order swords online.
Now onto my point. Whenever I see a good-looking sword for sale in a store, I snap it up. 3 Years ago I visited a small antique shop on a whim and found an amazing sword for dirt cheap at 350 Rand ( more or less 50 US dollars). That's cheaper than poor-quality display swords in this country. I bought it, but to this day don't know what sword it is.
After a recent trawl through Google Images and wikipedia, I figure it's probably closest to a Thai Krabi Krabong sword. Same thickening towards the cutting edge and same sharp tip. However, although the length is probably accurate, the handle is much shorter than other krabi swords on the net. The sprawling vine-like markings on the blade may have been etched on (not sure), and while mostly symmetrical they show differences on either side. Possibly painstakingly hand-done. Don't know my metals, so there's no telling what its made of. The pommel and metal on the scabbard is simple, but highly ornate. The pommel may be an after-market addition because A) it's significantly shinier; B) there is a slight gap between the handle and pommel, although it is solidly fixed and immobile; C) it has a cheap red bauble in its right eye-socket. No bauble in the left, just a trace of dried adhesive.
I hope I've posted in as an un-annoying fashion as possible. I also hope I used the term 'ricasso' correctly.
So? What do you all think? What have I got here?