Sword breaker, Italy about 1600
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It’s a bit of a misnomer, what it actually does is trap a blade, not really break...">

Sword breaker, Italy about 1600.
How is this supposed to work
It’s a bit of a misnomer, what it actually does is trap a blade, not really break it. The way it’s built allows you to catch your opponent’s sword and maybe wrench it out of their hand. It’s kind of a dueling novelty.

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