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kai

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Quote:

Does the pommel stalk have a function (hooking maybe?) or is it decorative?

The common story is that the extension helps to protect the wrist (i.e. lower arm). Would be great to get more info from inside the Yakan culture...

Obviously, the modern pommel versions tend to be exaggerated and non-functional.

Regards,
Kai

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