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RobT · 5th March 2017, 09:48 PM

Hi All,

I am posting this short sword for comment. At first glance, it would appear to be a double edge blade but it's not. It is single edge blade about 20.5 inches long with about 9 inch long false back edge. As can be seen in the pictures, the blade is offset from the hilt. The edge is further from the hilt than is the spine. The hilt (including pommel) is 5.5 inches long. The brass cross guard is about 3.5 inches long by 1.125 wide by just over 1/4 inch thick. The ferrule, butt cap, and pommel are all brass.

Sincerely,
RobT

5th March 2017, 09:48 PM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 455	Short Sword For Comment Hi All, I am posting this short sword for comment. At first glance, it would appear to be a double edge blade but it's not. It is single edge blade about 20.5 inches long with about 9 inch long false back edge. As can be seen in the pictures, the blade is offset from the hilt. The edge is further from the hilt than is the spine. The hilt (including pommel) is 5.5 inches long. The brass cross guard is about 3.5 inches long by 1.125 wide by just over 1/4 inch thick. The ferrule, butt cap, and pommel are all brass. Sincerely, RobT Attached Images