"Chas" wrote in :
I will, thanks- I was just too eager to take it out for a flyer. I believe it's the best weapon I've ever handled: a killing machine. I was a little scared by it's "eagerness" and how well the technique and weapon went together.
It's kind of a giddy feeling, you know? :) like taking a unexpected ride- you almost leave the steering to the weapon and just hang on...
Well, I wonder- I have more respect for it as a weapon than an objet, since that is obviously what it is, but sources in the know seem to indicate it is something of value.
on the other hand, the tip has dints and grinding marks and a chip, effectively ruining it's polish, and the scabbard shows signs of repair.
So maybe I'll make it work, practice with it in a non-destructive fashion, and when i have the dough, send it to a polisher and bring it up to 'like-new'.
I remember you mentioned having a renaissance smallsword for a while- i imagine this felt similar to that.
carl