Thanks to (whomever) for the website uncommongoods.com
ON EDIT: Originally I credited in the Subject title the estimable Applegrove for sharing the website here. Since she says it wasn't she, I'm making the thanks generic. All I know is that my memory said it was she and I certainly wouldn't have found it myself without *some*body posting it. And, by the bye, I *luerve* that we can Edit anytime!1 Instead of, perhaps, correcting things in a Reply that has the effect of kicking the thread to the top, while its time to be on top is PAST!1 Thanks for THAT, too!1
There is this cheese spreader there with the same design as the sword below from a Renaissance reenacter or whatever it's called website. Let's see, the spreader is under 6" long and the sword is 25+" -- close enough!1
http://www.uncommongoods.com/dining-entertaining/kitchen-tools
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http://www.knightsedge.com/m-2-ritter-steel.aspx
Dussack Cutlass Sword
This curious weapon dates back to Europe's early 1600's.
Each Dussack cutlass is made from a single piece of steel and is clearly a "no frills" cutting weapon!
Because of its simple and functional design, it was favored by commoners, who needed a weapon that could be used for a variety of purposes. The Dussack sword cutlass served well for hunting, farm and fieldwork, domestic chores and of course as a fighting weapon against enemy attacks. These functional and historical "Blades of the People" faithfully duplicate the originals and belong in everyone's collection as they are a tribute to the courage and ingenuity of histories "everyday people". Overall length: 25-1/4"
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