Added 10/29/00: A Well Executed Fake
Describing a sword that was altered to try to make it more valuable.
Research in Progress
A Comparison Between US Civil War Swords and the French Patterns
that Inspired Them, by Jean Bink and Mike McWatters
The Patton Cavalry Sword, its Making, History, and Use, by Mike McWatters
Three Rare and Interesting Artillery Swords, by Mike McWatters (inspired by having found some great pictures on the internet).
A Photographic Survey of Steel Hilted Smallswords, by Mike McWatters (One of my favorite styles.)
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