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Jun 6, 2009 5:51:23 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2009 5:51:23 GMT
does anyone make a xiphos longer than the hoplite windlass sells?
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Jun 9, 2009 14:00:39 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 14:00:39 GMT
How much longer? I can't call it historically accurate, but a xiphos would've been short anyhow, if only because of the materials from which it was made.
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Jun 10, 2009 3:06:34 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2009 3:06:34 GMT
Actually, the xiphos reached lengths of 25 inches or so.
Sadly, there aren't too many decent replicas of ancient Greek swords out there. Manning Imperial in Australia makes a very accurate version of the Greek Hoplite sword (http://www.manningimperial.com/). They make it in 24 inch, 18 inch, and a snubby "Spartan Style" 14-incher. Prices are in Australian Dollars, and the exchange rate is still in our (US) favor, but not by much these days.....
Beyond that, in the more affordable arena, there just isn't much. There's Deepeeka, they make a fairly accurate xiphos; except it's a freaking boat anchor. It needs to go on a serious weight loss program.
Sadder still is that Windlass/MRL used to make exactly what you're looking for -- a Hoplite xiphos that was accurate in appearance, with a 24-inch blade. It is no longer made and no one has any in stock, that I'm aware of....
The search for well-made, accurate, affordable, and decent-handling Ancient Greek swords is a frustrating one....
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Jun 10, 2009 5:18:42 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2009 5:18:42 GMT
well i thank you for the info,i guess the search continues....................
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Jun 27, 2009 5:18:00 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 5:18:00 GMT
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