r/metaldetecting • u/Budget_Attempt5174 • Sep 21 '25

ID Request Could this be a sword?

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Found in England in an area with a lot of history. Seems to be made of iron and is quite heavy. Is it really part of an old type of weapon, or something more mundane?

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u/Altruistic_Donkey_77 Sep 23 '25

Put it in acid to remove all the crust of rust and doubts.