Interesting weapon ....the sickle 'end' seems to have a central ridge....suggesting a 'diamond' cross-section. If this is the case it is double edged....so perhaps the handle is correctly placed. 
 
   I can see this being used to 'ham string'  Cavalry Horses .... 
 
 Regards David
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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