likely arsenal made, 13.25" blade, 18.25" overall length. 4.6" hardwood handle. Iron quillon. 6" drop point with false-edge. Original leather sheath with hand-shaped brass throat and drag. Leather sheath seam is creatively riveted together. Condition: The smooth blade has nicely darkened with age. Numerous dark brown stains and spots are present as well as minor forging occlusions. Some minor nicks on the sharp edge of the blade. Slightly off-center quillon is nicely aged showing darkening consistent with the blade. The crack-free handle shows minor nicks and dings from use. Brass throat and drag showing a nice mustard patina. Rivets with plenty of battering and aging. Belt loop is strongly present showing cracking, crazing from heavy use and is missing one securing rivet.
likely arsenal made, 13.25" blade, 18.25" overall length. 4.6" hardwood handle. Iron quillon. 6" drop point with false-edge. Original leather sheath with hand-shaped brass throat and drag. Leather sheath seam is creatively riveted together. Condition: The smooth blade has nicely darkened with age. Numerous dark brown stains and spots are present as well as minor forging occlusions. Some minor nicks on the sharp edge of the blade. Slightly off-center quillon is nicely aged showing darkening consistent with the blade. The crack-free handle shows minor nicks and dings from use. Brass throat and drag showing a nice mustard patina. Rivets with plenty of battering and aging. Belt loop is strongly present showing cracking, crazing from heavy use and is missing one securing rivet.
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