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Folkert van Wijk




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PostPosted: Thu 08 Dec, 2005 6:29 am    Post subject: Construction sheap(er) Marto sword         Reply with quote

Is there anyone who has a clue about the construction of the marto celtic sword see picture.

Because I do own Eek! Laughing Out Loud Worried such a sword (I know I know, but one has to start somewhere......)
And actually don't find the hilt (see picture) not that bad...
Offcourse the blade is (to) far off and therefore I was thinking of "reblading" it...

Now I would like to know what to expect when trying to part the hilt from the blade...
Would the "tang" go halfway thrue the hilt??? And is it (as i aspect) glued somehow into the hilt?

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If the word Marto wouldn't be enough I also dare to show a picture of it.... :lol: :lol: :p

A good sword will only be sharp, in the hands of a wise man…

I am great fan of everything Celtic BC, including there weapons.
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Anton de Vries





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PostPosted: Thu 08 Dec, 2005 8:32 am    Post subject: Re: Construction sheap(er) Marto sword         Reply with quote

I asked a Marto owner about it but it may take a few days for him to answer. I'll get back t you when he does.
Folkert van Wijk wrote:
I also dare to show a picture of it

Embarrassed? I own a Viking Push Dagger Laughing Out Loud



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Anton de Vries





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PostPosted: Fri 09 Dec, 2005 6:07 am    Post subject: Re: Construction sheap(er) Marto sword         Reply with quote

Folkert van Wijk wrote:

Would the "tang" go halfway thrue the hilt??? And is it (as i aspect) glued somehow into the hilt?

Supposedly some Marto's are of a reasonably sturdy construction, i.e. full tang, usually with a screwed-on pommel. Some however seem to hae a glued push tang. My source didn't recognize your sword so I'm afraid you'll just have to take it apart and see for yourself.


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Patrick Kelly




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PostPosted: Fri 09 Dec, 2005 8:10 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Most likely the hilt is made of zinc, ie. "pot metal", as is every other Marto sword I've ever seen. As such it isn't worth messing with.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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