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Sunday, January 21, 2024
Two-Handed Sword for the Bodyguard of Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Prince of Wolfenbüttel, 1560
I'm puzzled. If each hand grips the handle at the intended area, how would a man ever get a good grip on a handle of such a small circumference? The handle would likely spin in his grip.
I wonder how long it is?
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ReplyDeleteThanks... I can see why it's two handed...
DeleteVery small hands.
ReplyDeleteI'm puzzled. If each hand grips the handle at the intended area, how would a man ever get a good grip on a handle of such a small circumference? The handle would likely spin in his grip.
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