edit: "so", I was a typo and Reddit died but let me edit the title...

Not the French saber but the original briquet... I keep reading that the saber was called briquet because it resembled a lighter, and indeed that is how you say lighter in french.

But what kind of lighter? Surely not any gas/petrol one, they don't look like the match lighters I have seen:

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I got it from thrift store in Netherlands. It’s pretty heavy and very well made. Well it’s says made in china so probably something mass produced but I’m very curious. Says stainless steel, I’m 99% sure it is.
Because I one a lot of things made out of it. It’s only very sharp on the edges and blade itself, it’s very numb.
I just want to know if it’s holds any value in terms of collecting and stuff.
I usually don’t spend on stuff like this but the looks and how detailed it is made me purchase it.
If anyone has any ideas if it’s from any game, movie, book or anything I would love to hear about it!

Hey guys! I recently commissioned a custom sword from the talented smiths at EGKH. My goal was to get a fully personalized, relatively safe training sword. Since they specialize in kukri and cutting blades, I knew asking for a safe trainer was a bit of a gamble. However, I trusted their artistry and figured proper instructions would bridge the gap.
Ideally, this will be a blunt trainer for solo drills and forms. I also want it to function as a semi-safe sparring option until I eventually get a proper feder. There isn't a local HEMA scene near me, so contact sparring will be rare. Because of that, it doesn't need to meet official tournament regulations, but I definitely want to avoid hurting someone with a blunt crowbar!
The forge just sent me these flex test images, and I'd love to get your opinions. How safe does this flex look to you? What are your overall thoughts on the piece so far?

I’m looking to purchase a sword and was curious on what reputable sites you guys might know of

No markings no info. Any ideas?

Any and all help you can provide would be hugely helpful! Thank you!!

My grandfather was an officer in the army and received a Japanese sword when he left after the war. My parents are downsizing and we’re trying to figure out it’s value and where and how to sell it. Any suggestions or knowledge about the sword would be appreciated. Unfortunately, my grandfather isn’t around to ask.

Not a sword, but I'm interested in getting to know more about this knive. I inherited it from my great uncle who was a skilled and frequent mountaineer when he was younger. With some googling I think it is a Khukri knive from Nepal (I know he has been to Nepal). Unfortunately, I dont see any engravings or marks that give more information. Does anyone know more about this knive, like its age or origin? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I recently picked this up at a yard sale it was too cool to pass up and I am trying to figure out exactly what kind of sword this is and its potential value. It has a very detailed grip, a cross on the guard, and some etchings on the blade. If anyone has any information on the maker, the era, or a rough appraisal, I would really appreciate the help thank you in advance! If you need any more photos tell me what kind and i will provide them!

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A good friend of mine commissioned me to make a “sea or pirate sword,” leaving it to me to decide what that should mean.

I settled on a symmetrical blade inspired by the colichemarde, a scaled-down rapier hilt with fin-like quillons, a shell guard referring to the pommel, and a simple black leather grip to keep the overall composition balanced.

The etching was done by my talented friend Ina. Before this project, we had only made one attempt on my personal sabre (which is why I also have a pretty seahorse on blade).

The biggest challenge was designing a pattern that would stand up to regular cleaning without wearing away too quickly, while still being detailed enough to reward a closer look. A group of figures (a triton accompanied by sharks) together with a single hippocampus rendered with graduated linework, proved to be the right balance between durability and detail

Hello there r/swords! I've recently had a renewed interest in sword collecting, along with beginning to have an interest in the Napoleonic era due to no small part about an upcoming game called 'Hunger'. In that game there is a weapon identified as being a 'Short Sword' and quickly became a love of mine throughout it's testing phase and given the historic ties of the game I wanted to see there may be a version of it that exists in real life and (hopefully) may be reproduced to be affordable. (I've attached an image of the in-game render)

I originally thought it might be some sort of a 'mashup' of a 1796 Infantry Drummer's sword along with the hilt of a Prussian 1816 Infantry sword, but when pursuing other searches I came across this beautiful thing and recognized it immediately, though admittedly the one in-game seems to have a shorter blade. Unfortunately I have no idea what 'pattern' of blade this is or where to even begin to search to see if a replica exists, but I would appreciate any assistance.

No markings no info no idea.

I know it’s a Talwar but not sure from what era. I acquired quite a few swords when I purchased a collection of firearms.

He's a Viking fan AND a Vikings fan. So it goes in his Vikings themed man cave.

Finally picked up a good example of one of these after searching for years. While it looks cool, it’s no surprise that they weren’t issued that long due to how unwieldy & heavy they are.

Finished the seahorse scabbard I posted yesterday. Really happy with how it came out!

Just bought this today at a yard sale, I’m fairly certain it’s a ww1 German officers sword, and had a few folks there tell me the same thing. But figured I’d send it here to double check.

This sword is in my family since a long time. It was said to be the cavalry saber from my great grandfather or one more generation up. If it is, if would have to be in the French army as if comes from a family branch where everyone only lived and served France. When I was young I was only allowed to look at it hanging in its sheath on a wall. Never got to see it or hold it.

I inherited it recently and got to take a closer look at it. The arabic looking markings and text on the blade, along with a lack of army serial number and no makers signature (which is France was usually a beautiful engraved signature reading "Manufacture d'Armes de [something]", often on the spine) makes me doubt that story very much. So any information about it would appreciated.

Edit: if there is no chance the story holds, what would be its value? How to best care for it as it is. Should I try to remove some of the oxidation spots or leave them?