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					Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
					
				 
				 
I also remain curious on that finger nock at the base of the grip and feel sure I have seen similar on other sabres, but again cannot place yet. 
  
			
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  It appears on Sassanid hilts, as illustrated below, and crops up on early Shamshirs. The Armouries Leeds has a nice one on display.