How pikes/lances were made 500 years ago

[Matchlock]

Thank you, Fearn,

In a way I'd love to go there, and if it were just for the countryside!

On the other hand: all I have been exclusively into for more than 30 years has been collecting original items. When you have a look at my linked related thread you will see my pikes and the rest of my collection - please scroll your way down to the overview images:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13180


Best,
m

[fearn]

Understandable. I like hiking, so the idea of a pike-sized hiking stick has some appeal.

After watching the salto del pastor videos though, I wonder if Greek or Swiss goatherds ever used their pikes the same way.

Best,

F

[Matchlock]

In some very rare cases, ash was even used for stocking wall guns in the early 16th century - instead of oak.

For a fine piece preserved in
The Michael Trömner Collection

please see my threads:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showt...varian+kronburg

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showt...varian+kronburg


Best,
Michael Trömner

[Matchlock]

For more information, and for important and finely preserved arms in
The Michael Trömner Collection

please cf. my threads:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showt...ght=pikes+swiss

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showt...highlight=pikes

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18083


Best,
Michael Trömner