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8th April 2026, 03:43 PM
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Thank you for your replies, gentlemen!
Thanks for clarifying about the type. How do one recognize if 1 1/2 or two handed? Am unsure about the date. Here are some more photos of the pommel. It is pretty thick (~4cm). A somehow similar one (but not same) can also be seen in the book "The sword - form and thought". The blade length is nearly same as for my one handed sword. Could it have been shortened? BR Andreas Last edited by AHorsa; 9th April 2026 at 08:59 AM. |
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13th April 2026, 09:50 PM
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I've read a bit more into the topic of great swords, two handed and hamd-and-a-half swords. As far as I understand, a great sword could be to handed and 1.5 handed. Is that correct? The grip here would be too small for holding it properly with two hands. Ia it possible that it is a 1.5 handed great sword? That would also explain its relatively short blad and light wight (1300g). So that it could be well handled with one hand too.
Best regards Andreas |
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21st April 2026, 08:53 PM
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No more ideas on that piece? Any red flags?
Best regards Andreas |
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29th April 2026, 09:33 AM
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Andreas,
This book is highly recommended. It is a collection of articles by Oakeshott about the different types, which are described extensively here. Also The Grete War Sword in detail. ps. your sword looks OK/genuine to me. |
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30th April 2026, 03:45 PM
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Thank you Jasper!!
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