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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 20th September 2016, 10:33 PM

This picture is one of the finer attempts at capturing this weapon's hilt thus worth recording ...The extension protruding from the hilt is to allow extra power in the downward strike by applying force with the other hand and also offers some added protection to the sword arm.

20th September 2016, 10:33 PM	#18
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	This picture is one of the finer attempts at capturing this weapon's hilt thus worth recording ...The extension protruding from the hilt is to allow extra power in the downward strike by applying force with the other hand and also offers some added protection to the sword arm. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 20th September 2016 at 11:41 PM.