Of course your sword is a REAL fighting sword. The blade is probably from a "recycled" hussar (light cavalry) blade. The hole in the grip does not weaken it in any way. Virtually every single gurade/shotel/seif with buffalo horn hilt that I have seen/owned/have show the "hole". This question has been raised over the years a few times. Check old discussions. By the way, there is a LOT of info in old threads and it is worth the while to check that out. I believe it is a must for new members (or old members with new interests) to go back a few years and read all has been written on the subject.
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