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ariel · 26th May 2009, 03:40 AM

As per photo, the "edge-up" swords have suspension rings on both sides: to hang them from the baldric. The one under discussion has only one set of rings, i.e. to suspend it from the belt. Had it been designed in Arabia, it would have had two sets.

26th May 2009, 03:40 AM	#13
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	As per photo, the "edge-up" swords have suspension rings on both sides: to hang them from the baldric. The one under discussion has only one set of rings, i.e. to suspend it from the belt. Had it been designed in Arabia, it would have had two sets.