RE: [CFML] Please help ID this Italian foil handle

It looks like a typical Italian foil circa 1970s - 1990s, with a stretched
or loose grip.
I have one just like it which was bought from American Fencer Supply around
1999.
The ricasso on yours is shiny compared to the rest of the blade.
Does yours have a true ricasso (part of the blade) or is it a fake
ricasso/cover?

Blessings,
Rez Johnson

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> I recently bought this Italian foil on ebay. It's handle is=20
> curved in one plane only, so it works equally well for right=20
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> traditional straight grip. Has anyone seen one of these=20
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> http://www.slithytove.org/fencing/castello_ortho.jpg
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> Thanks,
> Eric
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