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Chris Evans · 17th November 2008, 09:51 AM

Hi Valjhun,

Looks like a 19th century attempt to replicate a renaissance left hand fencing dagger used in conjunction with a rapier. I have seen Spanish renditions of the theme going back to the late 1800s. This may help: http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/klingenthal.htm

Cheers
Chris

17th November 2008, 09:51 AM	#2
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Valjhun, Looks like a 19th century attempt to replicate a renaissance left hand fencing dagger used in conjunction with a rapier. I have seen Spanish renditions of the theme going back to the late 1800s. This may help: http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/klingenthal.htm Cheers Chris