sword stick, unusual blade type

[Andrew]

Maybe a bayonet section?

[Ian]

This cross section is not uncommon on sword sticks from various parts of Europe, and even Britain. I don't have an example in my collection (not that I have many sword sticks) but I've certainly seen them from time to time.

Ian.

[Marc]

This hollow triangular crossection is very common to see in 19th c. "duelling swords" and 18th-19th c. smallswords. As examples of the later:

Smallsword, French, 2nd empire:





Smallsword, French, late 18th. c:




Today, this type of cross-section can be seen in the direct descendent of these weapons: the sport fencing blades.
So, it's not strange to find it in such a vintage swordstick. Which is very nice, by the way, I must say...

[fernando]

Thank you all for the quick reaction.
I am happy i now have vital references on the blade.
Marc's first set of pictures has precisely the same cross section of my example ... or what theres is left of it: a mere eight inches of the tip section.
I may now assume this is a leftover from one of such period dwelling swords accidented blade.
Indeed the components are nice and even have a little age patina, but i don't think they were a born set. The coupling ring shines as modern, and the handle was trimmed to fit into it. The well finished bamboo cane was hollowed for a much longer blade, plus other details.
I am glad that the blade (part of it) is genuine and so adds some seriousness to the trio.
Kind regards
Very nice swords, Mark.