Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Small-Sword

Also court-sword, walking-sword or town-sword. Mostly almost blunt, pointed cane, though some small-swords are pointed and sharp with a much smaller guard and finger-rings. Blade is hollow, triangular and much thicker at the hilt. Is a self-defense weapon used also for personal dueling.

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