Masters of Fire Exhibition Online here

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Wow, I'm sure its going to be a great exhibition! Too bad I can't go to Macau to see it.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see Mr Michael 'Tinker' Pearce amongst the smiths featured. His viking sword looks great! I have the honor of owning one of his earlier creations, which I love for its clean and flowing lines, and also for its balanced feel.

I'm not really a western sword guy, but I really like Tinker's stuff. Love that long point on your sword, Kai Wee.

[BluErf]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I'm not really a western sword guy, but I really like Tinker's stuff. Love that long point on your sword, Kai Wee.

Thanks Andrew! I could not let go of the sword after I handled it. Although a long sword (About 1.1m in length, hand-and-a-half hilt), it felt 'alive' and quick. It was based on a late 15th century example. I read during that period, plate armour reached its zenith, and a slashing edge was no longer as useful as an armour-piercing point. So that's the reason for the long sharp point.

If only I could handle Tinker's viking sword in MoF... And the Chinese sword by Zhou Zhen Wu too! Hack, I'd love to get my hands on all the swords in the exhibition!

[Mark]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Thanks Andrew! I could not let go of the sword after I handled it. Although a long sword (About 1.1m in length, hand-and-a-half hilt), it felt 'alive' and quick. It was based on a late 15th century example. I read during that period, plate armour reached its zenith, and a slashing edge was no longer as useful as an armour-piercing point. So that's the reason for the long sharp point.

If only I could handle Tinker's viking sword in MoF... And the Chinese sword by Zhou Zhen Wu too! Hack, I'd love to get my hands on all the swords in the exhibition!

And the New Zealand sword ... oh, and that gladius ... and ... and ....

(Queue the music) Ohhhh .... if I were a rich man ... ya da dee dee, dee dee, dee dee, dee dee, dee dee, dee dee dum ..... if I were a biddy biddy man .....