The, "S" word.

[knife7knut]

Just finished shooting some pics of a variety of swords l own. Still have a few more to dig out and will post those later.
The Civil War one is by Emerson & Silver dated 1860. The model 1840 is by Horstman. The horn handled one with the gold inlays is l believe from Mindinao in the Philippines. The golang with the pearl inlays on the scabbard is the largest of its kind l have ever seen. The I.O.O.F. & Knights of Pythias are still being researched. Both have names etched on the blades. Last is marked Toledo but the pommel has words in ltalian on both sides.

[1967redrider]

I was thinking ,"snow".

[Quick Steel]

K7K, you have a very fine and interesting collection of swords.

[Quick Steel]

K7K, you have a very fine and interesting collection of swords.

[Lars0729]

Nice variety of swords there K7K - very eclectic. I am looking forward to seeing the others you have as well. And of course, I now have to take photos of mine so I can play in this sand box with you! Always fun to swap stories and knowledge on the "S" collections. I am impressed with your fraternity swords - I have not heard of I.O.O.F, or Knights of Pythias for that matter. Your Toledo sword - that looks to be an El Sid variant - always a crowd pleaser.
Yessir - very nice.

[knife7knut]

The I.O.O.F. is the lndependent Order of Odd Fellows; a very old fraternal organization as is the Knights of Pythias.

[philco]

Ray thanks for posting this. You've no doubt got one of the most amazing collections on the interweb. Glad you are willing to share it all with us!

[knife7knut]

Thank you Phil and to all who replied. Here are a few more that are either long knives or short swords. Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, & Filipino.

[knife7knut]

Last post for now. Another not quite as large golang and two pairs of Philippine tourist swords made entirely from water buffalo horn & engraved.