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B. Pogue
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| Chad Arnow wrote: | | William Swiger wrote: |  |
William,
Your picture is so great, I snagged it to add to the "database" of modern makers' marks. Thanks! |
Hrmm, I seem to remember taking that photo  (not that it matters...)
Glad to see this sword getting some attention...
Blake
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William Swiger
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I swiped it off of Google Images. 
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Mark Moore
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Just now, while drooling over my new beauty...I noticed yet another makers mark! On my Cawood, on the inside upward curve of the hilt, is a very distinct-----"XIII". You guys have it?.........McM
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Ian Hutchison
Location: Louisiana / Nordrhein-Westholland Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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| Mark Moore wrote: | | Just now, while drooling over my new beauty...I noticed yet another makers mark! On my Cawood, on the inside upward curve of the hilt, is a very distinct-----"XIII". You guys have it?.........McM |
There is something like that on mine. IIRC, it is very small and appears scratched/electro penciled in. I wonder if it was used to match pieces or perhaps blade to scabbard.
'We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose.' - Adrian Carton de Wiart
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Mark Moore
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Can't really say, Ian. The 'XIII' on mine is very distinct and crisp. It appears to be machine made...either that or if hand engraved, done by someone with a VERY steady hand. Damn my compu-illiteracy! I must get educated on taking and posting photos! Still yet another little mystery, I guess. Why do we not know these little things? Is CAS/Hanwei like Area 51 of the sword-making community?   ........Only the Shadow knows.......... ....McM
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William Swiger
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I have something on mine in the same place but cannot really make out any characters.
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Well, whoever took it, it's a great picture of the mark. 
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Greg E
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Well my Cawood arrived today. It is my first Hanwei product and I like it. For just a little more than a Windlass, I got a sword that feels more solidly put together. I like the thick wrap on the grip. The color of the leather on the scabbard is not to my liking though I don't mind it on the grip. I did notice that the blade only goes to the top of the chape on the scabbard leaving a couple inches of empty scabbbard. Not a big deal.
Overall I like it.
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Greg E
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I did find that the blade on my Cawood has a bit of a twist to it. It will not lay flat on a table. It twists toward the tip.
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Jack Smith
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Looks good.
if they decrease the price I might bye.
cost in rands?am in SA.(Rand is approx R 10 - R12 to $.)
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Ian Hutchison
Location: Louisiana / Nordrhein-Westholland Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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| Greg E wrote: | | I did find that the blade on my Cawood has a bit of a twist to it. It will not lay flat on a table. It twists toward the tip. |
If it concerns you, you should talk to the seller about it. It might be indicative of a heat treating issue.
'We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose.' - Adrian Carton de Wiart
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Jack Smith
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Ian Hutchinson wrote:If it concerns you, you should talk to the seller about it. It might be indicative of a heat treating issue.
it is probably that so you should definitely do that ASAP 
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Alea iacta est.
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Mark Moore
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Sorry to hear about your blade twist, Greg. I'm happy to report that the blade on mine is perfect. Even fullers, great finish, and sharp as a razor for most of its length. The more I hold it, the more I love it. I say, anyone in the sword collecting community that doesn't have one should get one........soon. You'll love it. Mine has now found a home on the wall with the flower and ribbon hairpiece my wife wears to Scarborough Faire around the hilt. Near the front door, of course. This is a weapon, first and foremost, and fast as a Jedi lightsaber. I just halved a two-liter soda bottle full of water with nothing more than a flick of the wrist. Love it, love it, love it!................McM
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