Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - British 1821/96(?) heavy cavalry officers sword

Will M · 27th May 2015, 03:35 AM

Centre of percussion mark. It shows the point where the sword gives the most cutting power by striking your target with that point of the blade. Usually about 2/3 to 3/4 the length of the blade.

27th May 2015, 03:35 AM	#9
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 392	Centre of percussion mark. It shows the point where the sword gives the most cutting power by striking your target with that point of the blade. Usually about 2/3 to 3/4 the length of the blade.