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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)       This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Hanwei Trident Main Gauche
17th Century Europe Resembling 17th designs, this factory-made prototype transforms from a standard parrying dagger into a sword catcher. With a pull of a button, the spring-loaded side pieces of the split blade fly open and are held tight by grooves cut into the quillions. Faceted pommel; two-color wire wraped grip; downward reaching quillions; side ring. Overall length: 17.5" Width of guard: 4.625" Blade: 11.75" long; 1.125" wide tapering to .5" Grip and pommel: 5.25" Has a black leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel fittings. Maker: CAS Iberia / Hanwei of China |
