What a bizarre sword!

[katana]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

lol, that's a ShoKasKrisNabasPilan.

I do hope there's a shorter version

Originally Posted by fernando

I thought you Brits could only say: gi'me a pint a bitter

Fernando

Now....now Fernando, not all us Brits are the same....
.......some might say.... 'gi'me a lager'

Regards
David

[fearn]

Good grief!

Actually, I think this "sword" came early in the evolution of the game of hockey. It's what they used before they invented hockey sticks. They had to switch to sticks because they were losing too many players to the noble sport of Spanish Sword Hockey.

The Basques also preserved a version of Spanish Sword Hockey, except they called it Jai-alai......



Best,

F

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by katana

I do hope there's a shorter version




Now....now Fernando, not all us Brits are the same....
.......some might say.... 'gi'me a lager'

Regards
David

We have a reputation for being masters of the double entendre!
So it would be "Mine's a large one!"

[Oriental-Arms]

About a year ago this sword (or a very similar one) landed in Tel Aviv, Israel. A colleague collector purchased it in a very respected shop in Paris, hence i suspect it is the very same sword. The seller (which I consider a knowlegeable one) said exactly what is in written in the label shown above: Spanish, late 19 C. used again the French cavalry.

I had the questionable pleasure to restore the scabbard which arrived quite shattered (mailing damage). Yesterday I visited this collector and took few photos - Attached.

The blade is very well forged, with a central fuller, double edged on its entire length. The grips are hardwood and scabbard is wood with steel reinforcing mounts - all painted black (original color). Two carrying rings. Total length 36 inches.

Enjoy it.