Boar sword cross bar

Foxbat · 14th December 2017, 04:07 PM

Yes, I know what the tap is, I have tons of them in my workshop.

I guess my question is - if it is generally understood that a nut-and-bolt pair was not uncommon in the early 16th century, then this approach can be viable. However, generally speaking, screws on weapons became common in the 18th century - usually attaching the guard to the pommel.

In reality I might make two versions, one with the screw, and the other one with the spring.

14th December 2017, 04:07 PM	#12
Foxbat Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 69	Yes, I know what the tap is, I have tons of them in my workshop. I guess my question is - if it is generally understood that a nut-and-bolt pair was not uncommon in the early 16th century, then this approach can be viable. However, generally speaking, screws on weapons became common in the 18th century - usually attaching the guard to the pommel. In reality I might make two versions, one with the screw, and the other one with the spring.