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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 24, 2019 19:16:40 GMT
....here it is. Just curious what it is. Like the grip design a bit.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 20:09:39 GMT
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 24, 2019 20:17:27 GMT
Thanks! Just reached that conclusion. The photo had to be shrunk to fit the forum attachment limits, but with the full size image when you zoom in you can clearly see the distinctive features of the parade hilt.
They're a dead ringer for this design: Really like the style of the grip on these, seems to have some pleasant floral characteristics. How would a sabre like this feel in the hand with the large amount of metal on the grip? They're not for sale, just happened to pop up in an image and they predictably piqued my curiosity.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 20:18:32 GMT
Fwiw, you can often find these in the <$200 range in very good condition. They are small in scale. I have a WWI period Tsing Tao colonial kyu gunto type with the blade only 1/2" wide at the kissaki and 11/16" at the machi.
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 24, 2019 20:20:35 GMT
Oh, cool, that's fun to learn. Based on those stats probably not the most effective blade design (for cutting practice), but perfectly nice for drilling and display.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 20:25:04 GMT
A US m1902 can be found for $100
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 24, 2019 20:42:32 GMT
Are these sort of parade/presentation sabres functional? My intuition tells me 'not really', but I don't want to assume. And thanks for dropping some much appreciated knowledge on me. Had no idea these circulated for such low prices. I guess all that time spent studying and shopping for katana does indeed warp the brain
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 22:05:49 GMT
I wouldn't want to get poked with one. The majority are blunt and plated blades. Lots of information out there. The army swords were dress and/or anti bellum era use. The Police swords were more a badge of rank or at most holding a line in a crowd.
See the Stein pages.
Yes, they generally run the gambit for worth but don't spend more than a couple of hundred unless there is a really good story with provenance out there for a sword you have to have.
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 25, 2019 19:16:43 GMT
Great advice, thanks as always.
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