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Gavin Nugent · 8th May 2009, 06:23 AM

Great Discussion guys and some very valid historical references.

Personally, I do wonder if this name "Sword Breaker" has been taken out of context.
There is no denying that these are real weapons whether actually used or not remains to be proven absolutely. But for these daggers to break a sword of old I think not.

To my reckoning, the name is used out of context, I believe "sword breaker" to be breaking the path and application of the sword, not shattering the blade. They are after all its a parrying weapon and they do break the path of the on coming blade, be it catching in grooves on the blades or the guards.

My 2 cents and food for thought.

Gav

8th May 2009, 06:23 AM	#19
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Hmm sword breakers Great Discussion guys and some very valid historical references. Personally, I do wonder if this name "Sword Breaker" has been taken out of context. There is no denying that these are real weapons whether actually used or not remains to be proven absolutely. But for these daggers to break a sword of old I think not. To my reckoning, the name is used out of context, I believe "sword breaker" to be breaking the path and application of the sword, not shattering the blade. They are after all its a parrying weapon and they do break the path of the on coming blade, be it catching in grooves on the blades or the guards. My 2 cents and food for thought. Gav Last edited by freebooter; 8th May 2009 at 08:55 AM.