RAD Mans Hewer, real or repro? - 12/06/2017 05:16 PM
Hi All,
I have had this RAD mans hewer for some time now, I bought it at a Arms fair, it has no scabbard, it is maker marked Alcoso, it's very clean and the blade is polished also there is no RAD acceptance mark. The grips are very chunky and real stag antler. I'm not sure if it is solid or plated nickel the hilt and grip screws are non magnetic the blade is. The whole piece is very heavy and robustly assembled, the blade etching is fairly deep but dark background is polished out. My main concern is the Alcoso mark it seems maybe a bit untidy if that makes any sense? Anyway this dagger has bothered me for a long time and I would like to either consign to the repro/bad cabinet or keep trying to find a scabbard for it and display with my good pieces. Pictures aren't great but can try better ones of any particular details if required.
Regards, Andy.
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I have had this RAD mans hewer for some time now, I bought it at a Arms fair, it has no scabbard, it is maker marked Alcoso, it's very clean and the blade is polished also there is no RAD acceptance mark. The grips are very chunky and real stag antler. I'm not sure if it is solid or plated nickel the hilt and grip screws are non magnetic the blade is. The whole piece is very heavy and robustly assembled, the blade etching is fairly deep but dark background is polished out. My main concern is the Alcoso mark it seems maybe a bit untidy if that makes any sense? Anyway this dagger has bothered me for a long time and I would like to either consign to the repro/bad cabinet or keep trying to find a scabbard for it and display with my good pieces. Pictures aren't great but can try better ones of any particular details if required.
Regards, Andy.
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