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dennee · 23rd December 2009, 04:13 PM

The oxtail saber was not developed until the nineteenth century.

I associate the "tiger fork" with the military. Perhaps that is a mistaken impression. But while perhaps useful in a pitched battle---or as an imposing weapon for guards---it seems an impractical weapon to carry around. Picturesque 'though.

23rd December 2009, 04:13 PM	#3
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	The oxtail saber was not developed until the nineteenth century. I associate the "tiger fork" with the military. Perhaps that is a mistaken impression. But while perhaps useful in a pitched battle---or as an imposing weapon for guards---it seems an impractical weapon to carry around. Picturesque 'though.