The next group are the 'Thin-barred simple hilts'. There appears to be some controversy whether these developed from the Twysden hilts or in parallel with them from thin bared precursors.
This type evolved into the hilt types we are more familiar with. Using images from Mazansky you can see the evolution. 1 the earlest and 7 the latest.
(mods is it possible to organize the pictures in sequence as it makes more sense that way/ thanks /Jeff)
Last edited by Jeff D; 23rd February 2008 at 08:23 PM.
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