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16th December 2021, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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Unique and Impressive Two Handed Sword
I will mostly let the pictures speak for themselves. My first great sword but I doubt Ill ever find another to replace it. It has it all!
Thoughts on origins? Similar examples of guard, pommel, or blade? |
16th December 2021, 08:26 PM | #2 |
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More pics.
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16th December 2021, 11:56 PM | #3 |
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Please indicate full length and weight.
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17th December 2021, 02:45 AM | #4 |
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Overall length is 189cm.
Center of balance is 84cm from the base of the pommel which is also right at the front of the blade lugs. Weight is approximately 7.6lbs or 3.44kg. Its very well balanced and feels fast in the hand for such a monster of a sword. Obviously a good portion of it's length is in the grip which doesn't weigh a lot. The blade is flexible and 6cm across at it's widest. |
17th December 2021, 04:17 PM | #5 |
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I think that the blade's decoration is not typical for the time such sword has been in use. Over that the coat of arms under this very funny crown is not to be found in Johann Siebmachers book of coat of arms. So I take this for pure phantasy and the sword for pure historism. As I am no expert on such swords I could obviously be totally wrong!
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18th December 2021, 08:12 PM | #6 |
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The technique" etching" was used in swords , halberds and armour in the 16th and 17th c , here are some examples .
Its of course good we have books , but not everything they made can be found in books. On the other hand, just imagine a knight in the 14th or 15th C would order a sword oakeshott type xx at a blacksmith, the smith would not know what to make, and still its in the books now. Kind regards Ulfberth |
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