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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2009 18:55:33 GMT
Hi all,
Has any one had any experience with Windlee Nashville plow Works saber. Balance, handling etc. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2009 19:46:30 GMT
Windlee or Windlass?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2009 19:58:47 GMT
It looks like Cult of Athena has this saber by Windlass.
I like the looks of it, but I've never handled it. I think after owning my American Revolution Saber by Windlass, I would say 'get it!" But I do like sabers and may be a bit biased. ;D
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Post by hotspur on Jun 9, 2009 3:32:20 GMT
The Nashville and College Hill hilts were originally very much the same as each other and are actually quite different from either of the reproductions. Here is an original.  h1.ripway.com/Bombadil/SBG/lf3.jpegh1.ripway.com/Bombadil/SBG/lf4.jpegh1.ripway.com/Bombadil/SBG/lf5.jpegh1.ripway.com/Bombadil/SBG/lf6.jpegh1.ripway.com/Bombadil/SBG/lf7.jpegh1.ripway.com/Bombadil/SBG/lf8.jpegHere is my India made College Hill Arsenal reproduction   My Sword as seen on some other sites over the years. Also note a difference between foot and cavalry versions (although are often interchangable in the ad copy on sites). The Windlass Nashville is listed as longer than my College Hill and have a good deal more curve. Mine was listed as a foot officer sword. Again, I was buying to size and not as a truly authentic anything.  Here is an original College Hill Arsenal sword, note the similarity to the original Nashville Plow Works   My College Hill sword cames from Blockade Runner and is also sold by other sutlers such as Legendary Arms. I have enjoyed it quite a bit, both in getting it sharp and having done some cutting. A real advantage to the Windlass sales are that you can order it sharp and will save some time if looking towards the back yard cutting intent. I am actually still reducing the blade thickness in sections but it still does nicely. Keep in mind what will be a truly anachronistic look and performance when looking at original sabres. I am not sure I can trust the KOA thickness specs there, or where they measured the blade but be assured that the reproductions will not be exact in proportion and feel when compared to period swords. The hilt and grip of my College Hill sword is closer in grip than what I see on the Nashville reproduction as displayed. There have been variations of the reproductions over the years, so I would not venture to guess good or bad by any one elses subjective use. I had bought mine specifically for its dimensions, rather than looking for a specific sword. That being a quite straight sabre with about a 32" blade. The India made versions of both originals are not as curved as the period swords representing these. Some things to keep in mind. Buy what appeals to you and don't fall to buying the cheapest versions. In clear inspection (and introspection) of photos, you'll see some companies such as some of the Deepeeka wares that are similar but quite a bit more dismal. Spend some time browsing histories of these swords in context and put your interest in perspective. I bought mine (as mentioned) specifically for dimension and not the historical exactness. Cheers Hotspur; All in all, I have liked having mine around |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 8:56:01 GMT
Thanks everybody for the info. Sorry for the spelling. The pictures are great. I'm thinking this will be my first saber. As you stated I can get this version sharp for some back yard cutting. I did not want to go to costly for my first saber, so I thought this would be a good stating point. If you have some other ideas for a first saber I'm open.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 21:02:02 GMT
Hello all,
From what I have read, a Nashville Plowworks sabre is very, very valuable. A brass Tennessee State Seal belt buckle is almost priceless. In fact, since Tennessee, or at least Nashville and other main cities, fell into the invaders' hands early in the war and C.S. War Material virtually shut down there, any Confederate War goods such as buckles, swords, etc, are very, very valuable, much more so than say things made in VA or SC for example, which made things all through the war and their things are much more numerous and still out there. In fact, I might be mistaken, but again, from what I have been told the Tennessee and Arkansas "State Seal" buckles are the rarest of all C.S. "State Seal" belt buckles.
Later,
Freebooter
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