victoriansword:A Handkerchief CutterBy Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, Early 20th Century. With curved
victoriansword:A Handkerchief CutterBy Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, Early 20th Century. With curved single-edged blade of flattened diamond section etched ‘Handkerchief Cutter’ on a foliated scroll on one side at the forte, hilt comprising flat ovoidal brass guard with spherical terminals, stepped pommel with button, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its leather scabbard with brass chape (damaged, now reinforced along one side). 82.5 cm. bladeHandkerchief cutters were used for sword feats, often demonstrated at assaults at arms. -- source link