(12-07-2012, 09:58 PM)Jarold link Wrote: blood line was used to make it easier for a person to pull the blade out of someonewhen they stabbed them, or just to let more blood flow.Blood line is the indent in the middle of the blade.
Actually there is no historical basis to believe that and both those theories have been discussed and disproven afaik. It's still commonly called blood line but what it was actually for is heavy speculated. The best explanation so far is to save up on the metal and weight and because it looks nice.