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Old 22nd July 2022, 06:43 PM   #28
fernando
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Originally Posted by midelburgo View Post
It weights 850grams for some 45cm. The grip is solid iron and the sail is quite thick so it could be used for punching.
As i said, i wouldn't mind having it


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...The swords above are in Cornwall, in a Manor called Cotehele, not in Brazil.
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Now i don't think it is the same as the one staying in Portugal; which is described as a cup hilted version.That makes two examples by this smith, which doesn't prevent them from being rather rare swords.


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