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Radboud · 27th February 2023, 12:39 AM

I agree with Robert; the blade doesn't belong to this guard. In the examples, I've seen the ricasso (in the correct meaning of the term) is straight-sided and there is a secondary shoulder where the tang goes into the grip:

27th February 2023, 12:39 AM	#8
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 226	I agree with Robert; the blade doesn't belong to this guard. In the examples, I've seen the ricasso (in the correct meaning of the term) is straight-sided and there is a secondary shoulder where the tang goes into the grip: Attached Images