ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
BOWL SWORD DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1680-A |
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Name | Bowl Sword |
Period | 17th Century |
Guard | Iron, with decorated bowl, engravings, and cutouts. Without ears, mustaches, and interior guard. With ricasso. |
Blade | Straight and wide, with grooves in the first third, inscription, and three flats up to the tip. Sharp on both sides. |
Inscription | DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DO NOT SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR |
Total Length | 1090 mm |
Blade Length | 920 mm |
Blade Width | 37 mm |
Description | Large, wide, and long blade, possibly for use by Cavalry. |
Photographer | Lluc Sala |