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Battara · 16th September 2006, 08:35 PM

I would agree that this is a fighting piece. This is supported in Elgood's book.

Andy Davis · 17th September 2006, 02:31 PM

Just had a strike of insight on the stud which nobody wants to pass opinion on (Not even Rawson, who does mention it).
It might be there just to let the sword stand upright on the back of its blade.
The photo seems to give it the right appearance/angle for that use.
Cheers
Andy

Ian · 17th September 2006, 02:37 PM

Andy:

That makes a lot of sense.

BTW, has anyone ever seen a scabbard for one of these swords? I have not. Maybe they usually sat out on a table or altar, and lying on the spine was there natural storage posture.

Ian.

Bill M · 17th September 2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Andy:

That makes a lot of sense.

BTW, has anyone ever seen a scabbard for one of these swords? I have not. Maybe they usually sat out on a table or altar, and lying on the spine was there natural storage posture.

Ian.

Ian and Andy.

This is news, good news, to me also. I don't have the stud

on the back of mine, but they sure look right standing on their spines.

BTW great picture Andy!

Bill

17th September 2006, 02:31 PM	#2
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	Stud is a stand Just had a strike of insight on the stud which nobody wants to pass opinion on (Not even Rawson, who does mention it). It might be there just to let the sword stand upright on the back of its blade. The photo seems to give it the right appearance/angle for that use. Cheers Andy Attached Images

16th September 2006, 08:35 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I would agree that this is a fighting piece. This is supported in Elgood's book.

17th September 2006, 02:37 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Andy: That makes a lot of sense. BTW, has anyone ever seen a scabbard for one of these swords? I have not. Maybe they usually sat out on a table or altar, and lying on the spine was there natural storage posture. Ian.