Hello Ariel,
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Here are 2 images of quill sharpening. The size of the sharpeners is quite consistent with the example posted here: full size handles and small blades.
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For sharpening quills one would like an as thin blade as possible. The blade shown by Dmitry looks quite substantial.
For ease of sharpening the blade, a sheepsfoot blade would be perfect or at least a straight edge. This concave edge would need way more effort to keep the blade razor sharp!
The heavy hilt will also not help fine cutting tasks.
As already mentioned, it's certainly correct though that in such status pieces form does not always strictly follow function (if any).
Regards,
Kai