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Post by kimberlee on Sept 18, 2019 17:24:50 GMT
Hello there. I am a total newbie to this and I would like help in identifying the following 2 Toledo swords. Any and all information is welcomed: Sword: The only writing on it is TOLEDO MADE SPAIN on the bottom of the blade, close to the cross-guard. CARLOS V is in larger letters across the blade, on one side only. Sword is 35 incheds from pommel to point. LargeSword: The only writing on this sword is TOLEDO. It is approximately 54 inches from pommel to point. The grip is made of wood. Here is the link to the photos, which are named accordingly. www.dropbox.com/sh/39e4d3f1pkjuazi/AAAD2KxRiPqdkyUb56prrz3Fa?dl=0Also, I was hoping I could find out how to best remove the rust and get these cleaned and polished nicely? Thank you kindly in advance for all your help. Have a victorious and blessed day!
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Post by christain on Sept 18, 2019 17:36:52 GMT
I hate to burst bubbles, but what you have are 'tourist-trade' swords probably made in the 70's or 80's. Both are 'wall hangers' and not meant for actual use of any kind other than display.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2019 18:05:38 GMT
Welcome aboard
The Carlos V sword is still produced and similar have been made since the 1950s. The larger sword, similarly decorative but I'm not remembering the name associated with it. The other two, most common are the el Cid swords, Colada and Tizona. The Toledo decorative swords generally get labeled to one national hero or another.
Cheers GC
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Post by christain on Sept 18, 2019 18:21:39 GMT
I once bought a Carlos/Toledo at a garage sale waaaay back in the day for almost nothing. The assembly was a poorly-done rat tail tang and the threaded pommel was crooked. The blade (on my particular sword) was actually pretty good though! I took it apart years later and made a dagger out of the blade for a friend. The steel was very springy, and came back true even after HARD flexing, and it took an edge very well. My friend still has the dagger. Judging by the photos, I don't think that's the case here. I hope the OP didn't pay much for them.
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Post by christain on Sept 18, 2019 18:25:25 GMT
As to the original inquiry on cleaning, I would say WD-40, steel wool, and elbow grease. Some of the etching might be affected though, so just be careful in those areas.
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Post by kimberlee on Sept 18, 2019 23:19:14 GMT
Thank you for the input. Luckily, I didn't pay a cent for these. I recently lost my dad and he wanted my son to have his swords. Personally, I would NEVER invest in anything without first doing my thorough research. Thanks again.
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Post by christain on Sept 19, 2019 1:27:20 GMT
You're most welcome. Sorry for your loss. An inherited item can be priceless, never mind the market value. Just be sure your son doesn't try to be 'Conan' or 'King Arthur' with them. These are display-only!!!
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Post by Mikemason on Oct 15, 2020 1:09:38 GMT
I also have one that has a broken Tang on it and it's not threaded if I send a picture can somebody identify it for me
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Post by ToriB5 on Nov 23, 2020 8:34:32 GMT
Can anyone help identify a toledo sword shaft i have?
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Post by Robin17 on Oct 21, 2021 17:18:23 GMT
I have a Toledo sword made in Spain has brass cup with initials AM on it has ornate grip ivory knight with shield with red white pics lion's and angels on it
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Post by Dave Wellman on Aug 29, 2023 21:23:49 GMT
I have a toledo sword iam trying to identify its overall length is 47 inches. Have looked at many pictures but have not seen any that look like this one. Looking to see were I can send pictures to help identify it
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