Nimcha, literally
Quoting Elgood, nimcha means "half" and so should be applied to swords half the size of a normal sword.
My latest purchase falls within this category. Whether the blade was shortened on purpose to make it more suitable for fighting on board or was broken and the tip redone, it certainly is half the size. I think the markings indicate a Solingen trade blade, but Jim, Jeff and others are much more knowledgeable on the subject and I would appreciate comments.
Regards,
Teodor
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