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My thoughts were also with a trained martial artist of the time, much like the ones in the images below or often seen in Hollywood movies were one defends his "house" and or "legacy of a superior style" etc, tests were frequent between people, though I too think seeing one sword turn into two would end most conflicts without a drop of sweat being exerted.
These are seriously dangerous weapons in the right hands and are of a very high quality, great harmons and triple fullers both sides that have been very well executed. The blades are about inch longer than the other sabre I have presented before and wider towards the tip that can be clearly seen in the images. When I actually slip the lanyards over my wrists and start swinging these around I do almost feel bullet proof. Gav |
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Gavin,
Congratulations. Seem like an excellent buy! If only those swords could talk of their adventures... Any nicks or chips on the edges, or any other signs of their having been used? Cheers Chris |
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Hi Chris,
No signs of edge on edge contact but it is my belief that this shouldn't happen at all in one on one contacts, more the flat or spine should be used. There is one very small forging flaw near the end of the fullers that has been lovingly repaired and a general all over wear that is consistant with day to day handling. Again, a real treat to play with. Gav |
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Ah.... If only things in life went according to our plans.... ![]() All the same I envy your magnificent swords. These don''t come up for sale all that often. Cheers Chris |
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Hehe, I am a jester and I am always willing to push the boundries Andrew, have a look in side, let's see what happens if I move the lid a little I do love to play.
Now I could understand nics and chips in the melee associated with large numbers coming face to face with large numbers or cavalry swords beating down on infantry....is there anything coming out of the.... box.... ![]() ![]() ![]() Gav Last edited by freebooter; 28th September 2008 at 12:13 AM. |
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This is old territory - I know exactly what's in that can, but I made myself a promise not to ever get involved in another theoretical discussion of fencing on a forum. However..... ![]() Cheers Chris |
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I wont go there then Chris, I do remember the read quite some time ago,
As for these blades, they both share the fine edge from hilt to tip, but the spine tapers from 9mm at the hilt to just under 1mm at the point where the fullers end then it flares again ever so slightly to 1mm whilst continuing to the tip, all the time retaining the beautifuuly bevelled cutting edge the entire length. regards Gav |
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