I ground the blade to give her a sharp apple seed edge and get rid of all machine marks. This gave her a uniform satin finish.
The handle is leather over chord and wood and strapped overall with brass wire. The bands over the handle and the crown over the pommel are gold leafed reticulated brass and protected with a very durable special varnish. The decorative lines on the cross guard are also filled with gold leaf. Overall, the hilt has taken a very rich and sumptuous look.
The new specs are as follows:
Total length - 51 3/8 inches
Blade length - 38 1/8
Handle length - 9 1/2
Thickness at base - 0.240
Width at base - 1.710
COG - 3 1/4
COP - 23 3/4 approx.
Blade steel - 5160
Weight - 3 lb 4.7 ounces
Your comments are very welcomed and appreciated.

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