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kronckew · 29th May 2016, 05:43 PM

i suspect from the thin diameter of the haft that the original may have been metal, possibly steel and more in the range around 50 cm. long, and with a proper pommel to keep it in the hand. the (brass?) spike looks a bit slender for actual use, may just be decorative.

29th May 2016, 05:43 PM	#9
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,154	i suspect from the thin diameter of the haft that the original may have been metal, possibly steel and more in the range around 50 cm. long, and with a proper pommel to keep it in the hand. the (brass?) spike looks a bit slender for actual use, may just be decorative.