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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
... I had thought of the German thumb ring, but those are at rear of grip and perpendicular to quillons or guard contrary to this example...
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Maybe the difference resides in that there are
thumb rings and
finger rings and their distinct approach ... what do i know

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Still in Jean-Luc's example you manage to fold your
forefinger around the ricasso behind the cup, a traditional position, and your
thumb locking in that 'extra' ring. Can you hold dreaming ?
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