I'm wondering about the sword with two-handed sword-style flanges in the middle of the picture. Does anyone know where this picture comes from? I'm very interested in the dimensions of that sword or possibly more pictures since it seems to be (judging from the handle) almost as short a longsword, which would make it the only longsword I've ever seen that has those flanges that isn't made for practice.

Thanks.

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I can't say with 100% certainty, but judging by 3 of the other swords that at least recently were in the collection of Jürgen Fricker, that it's probably in his collection. While I don't have any precise measurements, the grip of the top sword is 15cm and the bottom one is 24.5 cm. That should help you get a better idea of size.
I hope this helps a little,
Dan

Ok, I did a little more digging and it is owned/being sold by Jürgen Fricker.
His website is:
http://www.fricker-historische-waffen.de/html/galerie.html

If you select "blankwaffen" and scroll down, it's #881 (though it doesn't have much more to say )
He also has contact info on his site, maybe he'd be willing to respond with more dimensions?
If you do get them, please post them here (if he's OK with that).
Thanks,
Dan

There are similar examples in our spotlight article on combination weapons.

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not the pictured item,but along the lines of your Q,
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...t=montante

Thanks for the answers Dan, the link you provided was really cool. This guy has some really neat stuff in his gallery. I'll see if I can get an email to him for some specs.