@ Infinite Rain: Well it's simply a case of making 2D 3D in your mind. The top of the hand is obviously on the right side, just look at your left hand and the right side is where the top would be if in a fist stance. Therefore the knuckles are facing forwards and you wouldn't be holding a knife, axe or whatever backwards (Facing you). CS2D still does this and it might seem nicer but it's still wrong.
I thought it seemed obvious. Maybe it's because Tibia makes all weapons face you that people get confused.
@ Avo: When I choose to make a sprite I literally copy the colours from an image. Alistaire has a nice colour pallet which basically fits the mood of this weapon.