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Post by Seth C on Oct 29, 2014 17:05:41 GMT
So I took the plunge and purchased my first antique sword. It was listed as a klewang made by the US for the dutch government in WWII. Now that I have examined it in person, I am not sure if this is accurate. It lacks the bakelite handles and has wood instead. The fuller seems to start much further up the blade than all other klewangs I have seen in pictures. The blade has a lot of grind marks on it. It looks like the blade, if it was sharp, was purposely ground dull. There is what appears to be a social security number stenciled on the blade but no other marks. I wondered if this could have been in the east indies from local parts. Or maybe its just a knock-off someone bought in Mexico. If anyone has any insight, I would appreciate it.
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Post by Seth C on Oct 29, 2014 17:06:57 GMT
A few more pictures.
Thank you for looking.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Oct 29, 2014 20:34:11 GMT
All I can say is that sword looks in rough condition - other than that, can't say anything about the authenticity since I really don't own any sabers other than an antique one that was found in the trunk of an old car at my grandfther's shop many years ago. Maybe Davekelly can shed some light - he's kind of the resident expert on sabers at SBG.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 31, 2014 7:50:53 GMT
I'm no expert in naval swords. But the lack of makers or accepters marks anywhere on the blade or hilt and the overall crudeness of the construction leads me to say you've been had. If it's ebay and less than 6 weeks contact the seller and make them take it back. If you are close to the dead line start an ebay inquiry right away and let them handle it. ( Don't feel bad I've got some doozy buys in my closet too. :mrgreen: )
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Post by Seth C on Oct 31, 2014 18:54:37 GMT
Thank you for the replies. I will try to remedy the situation with the buyer. Wherever this one came from it sure isn't a US made Klewang.
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