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T. Koch · 2nd February 2013, 07:57 AM

I guess what also puzzles me about the limited geographical occurence, currently attributed to the BB, is that it is simply an excellent sword, that you would think exportable, simply for its sheer functionality.

I can only speak for my own as pictured below, but even though the blade is thick at the spine, rather heavy and has a relatively wide flare towards the tip, it handles really really well: It's heavy enough to deliver a serious stroke, but at the same time - I think due to the rather extensive fullering and the long yelman at the tip - it is incredibly fast in hand. A 10 year old girl would be able to wield this one to effect!

It's curved enough for a good slashing stroke, but at the same time not so curved that you wouldn't be able to stab with it.

Weapons27 - if you are still with us in this thread of yours - how does your longer variety handle?

Regarding this one of mine, I see similarities to the bronze handled BB above, although the lines at the ricasso and of the azimat as well as the hand guard, clearly has been done in a simpler, more hurried style. As Wilhelm kindly pointed out, it looks somehow more industrially produced. As you can see, it is currently missing it's pommel-wingnut, so I guess I'm in the market for one of those?

Picture courtesy of Runjeet Singh:

Cheers, - Thor

CharlesS · 25th February 2013, 02:55 PM

Here is the longest one in my collection. It measures 37in. overall, with a 29in. blade that is very similar to one mentioned above.

It is not the best balanced of swords, but not horrible either.

CharlesS · 25th February 2013, 02:57 PM

Here are the others for comparison and research.

25th February 2013, 02:55 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Here is the longest one in my collection. It measures 37in. overall, with a 29in. blade that is very similar to one mentioned above. It is not the best balanced of swords, but not horrible either. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 25th February 2013 at 03:11 PM.

25th February 2013, 02:57 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Here are the others for comparison and research. Attached Images

2nd February 2013, 07:57 AM	#1
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	I guess what also puzzles me about the limited geographical occurence, currently attributed to the BB, is that it is simply an excellent sword, that you would think exportable, simply for its sheer functionality. I can only speak for my own as pictured below, but even though the blade is thick at the spine, rather heavy and has a relatively wide flare towards the tip, it handles really really well: It's heavy enough to deliver a serious stroke, but at the same time - I think due to the rather extensive fullering and the long yelman at the tip - it is incredibly fast in hand. A 10 year old girl would be able to wield this one to effect! It's curved enough for a good slashing stroke, but at the same time not so curved that you wouldn't be able to stab with it. Weapons27 - if you are still with us in this thread of yours - how does your longer variety handle? Regarding this one of mine, I see similarities to the bronze handled BB above, although the lines at the ricasso and of the azimat as well as the hand guard, clearly has been done in a simpler, more hurried style. As Wilhelm kindly pointed out, it looks somehow more industrially produced. As you can see, it is currently missing it's pommel-wingnut, so I guess I'm in the market for one of those? Picture courtesy of Runjeet Singh: Cheers, - Thor