I had puzzled over side rings and found this useful video which explains it very well Please see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfQmVQIgwa4 and below I add for interest...others.
Develop your own swordmine...at https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=ring%20hilt%20swords&rs=typed&0=ring|typed&1=hi lt|typed&2=swords|typed
