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<p>[QUOTE="NaptownFTW, post: 8973193, member: 9989"]The blade form looks like a liuyuedao, but the type that people actually used should have a slightly curved grip and would have a simple cap rather than the ornate pommel on this sword. The guard on them would also be cup shaped to keep rain out of the sheath. Also, unless I’m looking at the photos wrong, the design is raised and looks like it is an acid resist or sandblasted pattern. It is not a forged pattern. The bronze guard looks old and worn at a glance, but there is no wear pattern to it. It looks like weak castings instead of use. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am leaning towards this being a vintage rather than antique sword. Maybe just post WWII. I could see a service member in Asia thinking it’s neat and brining it home with him. It would fit with the sheath and the condition of the leather wrap.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="NaptownFTW, post: 8973193, member: 9989"]The blade form looks like a liuyuedao, but the type that people actually used should have a slightly curved grip and would have a simple cap rather than the ornate pommel on this sword. The guard on them would also be cup shaped to keep rain out of the sheath. Also, unless I’m looking at the photos wrong, the design is raised and looks like it is an acid resist or sandblasted pattern. It is not a forged pattern. The bronze guard looks old and worn at a glance, but there is no wear pattern to it. It looks like weak castings instead of use. I am leaning towards this being a vintage rather than antique sword. Maybe just post WWII. I could see a service member in Asia thinking it’s neat and brining it home with him. It would fit with the sheath and the condition of the leather wrap.[/QUOTE]
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