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I had the chance to swing it a little today
![]() amazingly light and well ballanced, high quality. It is, however, somewhat awkward due to its weird "scorpion sting" shaped blade, and one should pay extra attention as it is sharp all the way around. The cage-like sub-guard holds the sword sheathed in place. |
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Amazing sword...
I have not too much problems with swords, knives and whatever injuries they inflict to soldiers/warriors in combat situation. But thinking of the horse that encounters this monsterous blade ![]() ![]() In London there is a memorial for animals saying "they had no choice". Food for thought ![]() |
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I always think of the Horses .
![]() The first target .... ![]() Thankfully we need them no more for combat . ![]() |
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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. |
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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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