Strange blade on italian(?) old sword / B V mark

kronckew · 23rd June 2020, 04:00 PM

Luckily the picture was in focus and you can see it's edge section, just above your thumb, is rather sharp.

Grip & guard looks rather Italianate and late 16c-early 17c. I suspect it costs a bit more than my dha.

Ham Slicer is a good name for it. Parma Ham of course. I love Prosciutto, it is a favourite of mine.

People in some cultures refer to humans as 'long pork' - it fits.

Doubt it's an executioner's sword too short and not as dramatic as the zweihanders, or axes, German Landsknechts katsbalger swords had very rounded tips, again made more for slashing cuts. see 16c one below.

23rd June 2020, 04:00 PM	#9
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,216	Luckily the picture was in focus and you can see it's edge section, just above your thumb, is rather sharp. Grip & guard looks rather Italianate and late 16c-early 17c. I suspect it costs a bit more than my dha. Ham Slicer is a good name for it. Parma Ham of course. I love Prosciutto, it is a favourite of mine. People in some cultures refer to humans as 'long pork' - it fits. Doubt it's an executioner's sword too short and not as dramatic as the zweihanders, or axes, German Landsknechts katsbalger swords had very rounded tips, again made more for slashing cuts. see 16c one below. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 23rd June 2020 at 04:19 PM.