Tunisian or Libyan berber sword with scabbard

werecow · 9th October 2023, 01:29 PM

Alright, will check that out, thanks.

Another question I had about these; on mine the protrusions from the guard towards the hand are rather subtle so they don't get in the way, but on TVV's example and some others they seem more substantial:

Does that get in the way of the hand at all when using a hammer grip? I'm wondering this shape it is a way of encouraging a saber grip, with the thumb and index finger nestled in the curves of the guard.

werecow · 10th October 2023, 01:28 AM

Actually, I think I had it the wrong way around; holding it again now, it feels wrong with saber grip (very insecure and oddly balanced for it) and it is actually when using the hammer grip that my fingers and the fleshy part between thumb and index finger nestle comfortably in those inner curves.

9th October 2023, 01:29 PM	#1
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 499	Alright, will check that out, thanks. Another question I had about these; on mine the protrusions from the guard towards the hand are rather subtle so they don't get in the way, but on TVV's example and some others they seem more substantial: Does that get in the way of the hand at all when using a hammer grip? I'm wondering this shape it is a way of encouraging a saber grip, with the thumb and index finger nestled in the curves of the guard.

10th October 2023, 01:28 AM	#2
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 499	Actually, I think I had it the wrong way around; holding it again now, it feels wrong with saber grip (very insecure and oddly balanced for it) and it is actually when using the hammer grip that my fingers and the fleshy part between thumb and index finger nestle comfortably in those inner curves.