A GERMAN FIGHTING TWO HAND SWORD LATE 16 TH CENTURY

Jim McDougall · 2nd March 2017, 03:14 AM

Thank you Jean Luc for the upgraded photos, and for reviving this interesting thread.
Ulfberth, in rereading this thread, I wanted to thank you for the remarkable input in analyzing the physical aspects of this weapon, and to Jasper as well in discussing these.
While myself, I am more a historian studying the origins and development of forms, markings and placing various weapons in historic context, you guys are able to discern key aspects of the weapon's character physically.

This seems incredibly hard to do from photos, and even then there must be factors you must consider which are difficult to discern. Also, the very much hands on experience of you both and others who participate in commenting regarding these aspects.

We all have various angles of approach in these studies of weapons, and put together, they culminate into valuable archived resources like this thread.
Like so many other threads like this, the knowledge gained and shared is outstanding!

2nd March 2017, 03:14 AM	#40
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,295	Thank you Jean Luc for the upgraded photos, and for reviving this interesting thread. Ulfberth, in rereading this thread, I wanted to thank you for the remarkable input in analyzing the physical aspects of this weapon, and to Jasper as well in discussing these. While myself, I am more a historian studying the origins and development of forms, markings and placing various weapons in historic context, you guys are able to discern key aspects of the weapon's character physically. This seems incredibly hard to do from photos, and even then there must be factors you must consider which are difficult to discern. Also, the very much hands on experience of you both and others who participate in commenting regarding these aspects. We all have various angles of approach in these studies of weapons, and put together, they culminate into valuable archived resources like this thread. Like so many other threads like this, the knowledge gained and shared is outstanding!