The etymology and origins of sword and dagger nomenclature and terms

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th September 2017, 05:59 AM

Naturally the detail in this thread may meander from Ethnographic to European and broadening out the reader will perhaps notice that concepts thought basic are in fact not so simple as first envisaged

Pas D'ane is one such peculiar addition. www.dictionary.com/browse/pas-d-ane says regarding swords Quote" it comprises the two rings under the crossguard in which a finger may be inserted for safety and for added control of the blade. Literally it means; Asses Step."Unquote.

There may also be a single ring. See Below.

I cornered an interesting web page here https://oldswords.com/articles/Small...ibles-v1i1.pdf with examples and a good sketch with named parts.

Pick up on these Pas D'ane at websites like https://www.pinterest.com/pin/342766221609821775/

24th September 2017, 05:59 AM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Pas D'ane. Naturally the detail in this thread may meander from Ethnographic to European and broadening out the reader will perhaps notice that concepts thought basic are in fact not so simple as first envisaged Pas D'ane is one such peculiar addition. www.dictionary.com/browse/pas-d-ane says regarding swords Quote" it comprises the two rings under the crossguard in which a finger may be inserted for safety and for added control of the blade. Literally it means; Asses Step."Unquote. There may also be a single ring. See Below. I cornered an interesting web page here https://oldswords.com/articles/Small...ibles-v1i1.pdf with examples and a good sketch with named parts. Pick up on these Pas D'ane at websites like https://www.pinterest.com/pin/342766221609821775/ Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 24th September 2017 at 08:46 AM.