05-06-2008, 12:19 PM
Quote:Quote:Am I mistaken in thinking that mainz blades are waisted and that that the blade from Fulham has parallel sides and that was the reason they had been differentiated?
Being a bit picky here but I do not think you said anything about the reconstruction of the blades Conal? Could be wrong of course!
Anyway, looking at the photo of the actual blade I am not sure one could say it is entirely parallel sided?
You'll get a rep!
As you pointed out a picture of the actual blade all rusted & stuff I merely wanted to clarify the reason why all reconstructions are stright sided. I have assumed that xrays and the like had confirmed this status. I agree that there is a slight flaring at the shoulders but this is not waisting. The rest of the blade is, as reconstructed by the archaologist chappies, parallel .
I'd be happier calling it a short Delos :roll:
Conal Moran
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