3,300 Year Old Handle

[BubbaBlades]

Ok the handle is not that old but the modified pommel on my GS is based upon the handle design of a bronze Assyrian sword that old. I noticed that the original pommel on my GS dug into the palm of my hand during heavy use. Scan attached for those not familiar with Assyrian swords.
Bubba
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=314358&a=4192287&p=55498679&f=0

 

[not2sharp]

Looks real good. How does it feel?

With the rear back grip reduced does it have any tendency to rotate out of your hand?

 

[Rusty]

Speaking of old handles:

I believe there was a bristlecone pine in the Great Basin National Park in Eastern Nevada. Wondering how old it was, the rangers got permission and then cut it down and counted the rings.

IIRC, they found out they had just killed the oldest known living thing on the earth. Don't you just love it?

 

[BubbaBlades]

NTS,
The modified handle feels more like a hammer handle with a non-slip hook on the end. As such, it is very effective for hard use. The handle does not rotate if you grip it firmly, however, because it CAN rotate, it allows the K to be used for several MA techniques usually done with sai or kamas.
Bubba

 

[prn]

For the story of the bristlecone pine that Rusty mentioned, see http://www.sonic.net/bristlecone/Martyr.html

Paul

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks for good info, Bubba, and Rusty I do love it.