What you can do is look for any markings of dates on the sword’s blade, pommel or tang. Some swords, mostly antique military swords, are stamped with its date of manufacture on the blade. These markings could chronicle how they were used in the past or what era they were made.
Where can I find an antique military sword?
If you have a sword that you cannot identify then I recommend asking on the Antique & Military sub-forum of Swordforum International, where you will also find a great many other useful resources for the hobby. A similar forum is the Antique Sword Forum, where you will also find several experts ready to help.
What can I do with an old sword?
This is an exciting and comprehensive site to help identify antique swords and is designed to hold a vast library of information of use to the antique sword collector. We wish to promote the study of antique swords.
How can I find out who makes a sword?
Database – Thousands of swords that can be searched using a variety of methods. Gallery – A gallery of official national patterns. Makers – Details of thousands of makers and retailers. Including a method to identify a company from a partial name or address.
How to find the value of old swords?
How to find the value of old swords?, How to determine the value of your old swords? Examine the four factors that affect the selling price of an antique sword. What is a Civil War sword worth?
This is an exciting and comprehensive site to help identify antique swords and is designed to hold a vast library of information of use to the antique sword collector. We wish to promote the study of antique swords.
Where can I get help identifying a sword?
Old Swords is another website which can help with sword identification, but requires a membership fee. Refer to books written on the subject by experts on the particular type of sword you are trying to identify if you need further help to identify the sword.
How can you tell if a sword is a fake?
Look for signs of modern construction and technology. Temper lines which are etched into the blade with acid are a sure sign of a fake Japanese sword. Look at the grain of the metal on the blade itself. Antique Japanese swords will have tiny streaks along the blade which are a result of the folding process used…
