Imagine a single edged blade that had a hand guard that was the blade itself going down the handle to protect your hand. Simular to a Chinese butterfly sword. I am pretty sure I saw one before but not sure if it was real or not. And if it is real could you please provide a link. I apologize in advance if I was wrong
Do you mean something like #5 in this picture? https://pre00.deviantart.net/51ea/th/pre/i/2008/089/f/4/sword_designs_by_iron_fox.jpg