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crossguard

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:32 pm
by Safarigent
http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14669


this sword has a crossguard whose shape is quite opposite to what i would think would be beneficial to the user.
i mean shouldnt the ends curl up towards the blade?
or is there i better reason for the downward curl?
i ask because i am ignorant about this and happened to lay my eyes on the photos.
regards