8 ½” double edged blade, flat one side and ridged the other, made from a file with the pattern clearly visible at the forte. Recurved iron fighting guard . One piece wood grip carved in bands simulating iron ferrules, but made without. Untouched with great age [patina. The grip with entered splinters one side, well worn over from use and deep lustrous color. Blade and guard crisp with gray patina. See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, Neumann #17.k for a very similar example
