What a bizarre sword!

ariel · 10th February 2009, 03:01 AM

It used to be claimed that the modern prohibition of the "below the belt" hit in saber fencing stems from the old ban on hitting the horse during cavalry fights.
In fact, horse was always a desired target and this is indirectly witnessed by the elaborate horse armor in each and every military culture.

All is fair in love and war.

tom hyle · 11th June 2011, 06:42 AM

very interesting. Seems to be Persian, and in line with a tradition of fanciful/decorative Persian blades. Seems like it would handle similarly to a shamshir?

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10th February 2009, 03:01 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It used to be claimed that the modern prohibition of the "below the belt" hit in saber fencing stems from the old ban on hitting the horse during cavalry fights. In fact, horse was always a desired target and this is indirectly witnessed by the elaborate horse armor in each and every military culture. All is fair in love and war.

11th June 2011, 06:42 AM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	very interesting. Seems to be Persian, and in line with a tradition of fanciful/decorative Persian blades. Seems like it would handle similarly to a shamshir?