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12th March 2024, 02:49 AM | #1 |
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The discussion of the notches near the tip of these blades intrigues me. Might I offer an entirely mundane possible purpose.
If you were to drop your gloves or your hat while in the saddle, having a long pointed stick with a barb at the end would make retrieving said item much easier. Absent a pointed stick, a sword with a notch at the end of the blade would do the trick. No need to dismount - simply reach down with your blade, use the hook to snag the item, and be on your merry way. |
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Truthfully, other than Wagner, who made his clearly pragmatic suggestion, nobody else I ever spoke with ever gave it a thought, and seemed surprised that I was intrigued by such a insignificant feature....until e recent earlier discussion mentioned by Glen, and Victrix bringing this outstanding example in. Your astute observation was well placed and made independently of other comments, so indeed, in a word, clever Its exactly that which makes our forums great, guys who care to step in and say something!! Keep em comin' Shayde! |
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