Left hand dagger for comments

fernando · 11th December 2011, 05:52 PM

Hi guys,
If you promise not to tell my wife, i will let you see what's coming in next week. This is beyond the 'allowance' discussed for my Christmas self gifts

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A Peninsular 'main gauche' from the first half XVII century, part of the personal collection of Eduardo Nobre, featured in his work AS ARMAS e OS BARÕES.
Unusual handguard not connected to pommel, terminating with an extension matching with the quillons.
Double edged, four faceted blade.
Note the concavity on the forte for the thumb fixation.
Total length 53 cms.

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11th December 2011, 05:52 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Left hand dagger for comments Hi guys, If you promise not to tell my wife, i will let you see what's coming in next week. This is beyond the 'allowance' discussed for my Christmas self gifts . A Peninsular 'main gauche' from the first half XVII century, part of the personal collection of Eduardo Nobre, featured in his work AS ARMAS e OS BARÕES. Unusual handguard not connected to pommel, terminating with an extension matching with the quillons. Double edged, four faceted blade. Note the concavity on the forte for the thumb fixation. Total length 53 cms. . Attached Images