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Old 6th November 2016, 12:37 PM   #14
fernando
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
... I had thought of the German thumb ring, but those are at rear of grip and perpendicular to quillons or guard contrary to this example...
Maybe the difference resides in that there are thumb rings and finger rings and their distinct approach ... what do i know .
Still in Jean-Luc's example you manage to fold your forefinger around the ricasso behind the cup, a traditional position, and your thumb locking in that 'extra' ring. Can you hold dreaming ?


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