Thread: Very Old Blade Restore

Originally Posted by Christel

In fairness, it arrived in a condition that could be achieved by recently digging it out of the ground; so for once, the tetanus suggestion isn't ludicrous.

Classic!

I admire the restoration and in my eyes you have certainly improved this little piece of history. There's no value in it being a lump of rust and liable to be chucked out, so you did well. No further educated guesses on age?

Originally Posted by Suavio

Classic!

I admire the restoration and in my eyes you have certainly improved this little piece of history. There's no value in it being a lump of rust and liable to be chucked out, so you did well. No further educated guesses on age?

Thank you for your kind words. I felt likewise and don't regret the labor involved - I am not in a hurry to do it again, however! I honestly don't know, I had hoped there might be a suggestion by a viewing forum member, but alas. It is hand forged and was excavated in England, so with absence of any maker's signature and the shape, an educated guess would be pre-industrial revolution: 16th - 18th century would be about as far as I'd wish to guess. This guess is more hollow and vacuous than tabloid journalism, so it should not be taken as scripture by any means. Should anybody have any further details, I would be much indebted if you could share it.