Tudor sword

[mrclark303]

Evening Shaun, really pleased to land the piece. I am hoping to piece as much history together as I can.

I am currently waiting to hear back from the relevant expert at Royal Armoury Leeds.

I am certainly no expert in this area and only have a base working knowledge, so await with great interest his opinion on my hunches.

Very interested to know what fish/animal skin was used for the handle , it isn't leather

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[browningautorifle]

Very interested to know what fish/animal skin was used for the handle

Is it not shark skin?

[Gil Boyd]

John,
Looks Scots to me mate from its general bearing, and ones I have seen before. Be interested to hear what the experts say. The strikes on its edge show it was clearly used effectively for which it was intended. Almost has the presence of a Basket Hill backsword which had German blades around the 1750's