English silverhilted hanger 17thC

cornelistromp · 8th March 2019, 07:03 AM

yes this is correct.
we could say, if your life depends on it, silver is not the best choice, because of the simple fact that the metal is too soft for a hilt, to catch a blow.
This is why silver hilts often appear on hunting weapons, but hardly on rapiers and sabers.
Btw this does not apply to small swords, however, where silver shells are strong enough to avert a stab. (1650 onwards)

best,
jasper

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8th March 2019, 07:03 AM	#12
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	yes this is correct. we could say, if your life depends on it, silver is not the best choice, because of the simple fact that the metal is too soft for a hilt, to catch a blow. This is why silver hilts often appear on hunting weapons, but hardly on rapiers and sabers. Btw this does not apply to small swords, however, where silver shells are strong enough to avert a stab. (1650 onwards) best, jasper