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cornelistromp · 20th January 2013, 10:22 AM

recently I came across this sword, found in a canal in the Netherlands
transitional type of sword to Messer, the long handle gives plenty of counter weight and takes over the function of the pommel. The handle has the construction of a sword handle so without plates and rivets.
a great advantage above a sword of this type is that the handle offers plenty of room for two-handed techniques.
the blade is doubled edged, thin making it more of a cutting sword.
with a cross of which the bottomricassopart forms the end of the grip also seen on some Katzbalger and cinqueda swords, to date late 15th century.

20th January 2013, 10:22 AM	#22
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	recently I came across this sword, found in a canal in the Netherlands transitional type of sword to Messer, the long handle gives plenty of counter weight and takes over the function of the pommel. The handle has the construction of a sword handle so without plates and rivets. a great advantage above a sword of this type is that the handle offers plenty of room for two-handed techniques. the blade is doubled edged, thin making it more of a cutting sword. with a cross of which the bottomricassopart forms the end of the grip also seen on some Katzbalger and cinqueda swords, to date late 15th century. Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 20th January 2013 at 10:38 AM.