coins and relics
Greenie
- May 15, 2009
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I have recently inherited an old sword that was found during the Korean War. I was unable to learn much of the story as to how it was found, and it seems nobody in the family remembers anything about it. I know that it is a machete, though I don't know any specifics about the blade other than this. What I am asking is for help in trying to identify who it was possibly made by, and any historical information that might pertain to a blade like this. I would also like suggestions on where I could take this to learn more information about it, as the local university and museum wont help identify weaponry.
As I have stated the sword is a machete, though unlike any I can find. It is a stag handled blade, but what i found most interesting is that the blade itself had decorative engravings along both its sides.
The blades measurements are as follow:
total length from tip of blade to end of handle: 30 1/2"
Length of grip: 6 "
length from start of blade to tip on the side with an edge: 24"
Length on blade on side not sharpened: 21 3/4"
width of blade at widest point: 2 1/2"
Width of blade just above the handle: 1 3/4"
As I have stated the sword is a machete, though unlike any I can find. It is a stag handled blade, but what i found most interesting is that the blade itself had decorative engravings along both its sides.
The blades measurements are as follow:
total length from tip of blade to end of handle: 30 1/2"
Length of grip: 6 "
length from start of blade to tip on the side with an edge: 24"
Length on blade on side not sharpened: 21 3/4"
width of blade at widest point: 2 1/2"
Width of blade just above the handle: 1 3/4"
