29th October 2011, 01:44 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha
It is visually stunning, isn't it?
Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.
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Reminds me a bit of a sailor's cutlass .
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