This is a hand forged item... makes no sense to remove all of the hand forged aspects of it (imperfect shape). Then there's the cutting edge, which would have benefitted from being reshaped -- looks awful. The finish should be oil/patina, not paint. Over all, nonsense, and defaced a nice old item.
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This is a hand forged item... makes no sense to remove all of the hand forged aspects of it (imperfect shape). Then there's the cutting edge, which would have benefitted from being reshaped -- looks awful. The finish should be oil/patina, not paint. Over all, nonsense, and defaced a nice old item.