German Bastard Sword
Sept 30, 2010 14:06:14 GMT
Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Sept 30, 2010 14:06:14 GMT
German Bastard Sword
I bought this sword on an impulse from an Austrailian Vendor called Medieval Shoppe . I thought i might share my thoughts on it, please be patient, as my knowledge of Euros is very limited , and I am not qualified to review one... so this will just be impressions.
When I bought this sword , I did so with the distinct impression it was a Windlass... now I'm not so sure...there seem to be some differences...perhaps it is an earlier model, or a different maker , I'm not sure.
The sword came mummified .. I should have taken a photo of it , but I didn't. There was paper , and bubble wrap , plastic wrap , foam , tape , cardboard,twine.... it took 15 minutes to get into the thing.
Specifications
Weight : About 3.5 lbs
Length:Blade 30 inches
Hilt 9 inches
Width : at Cross 2 inches
at tip 1.25 inches
Cross : 11 inches
POB : 4 inches
COP : 17 inches
Scabbard
The scabbard is rather nice for a Windlass (if this is a Windlass). Pretty standard overall though . Leather over a wood core, with metal chapes, painted black. I bought this sword at a slight discount because of slight denting on the end chape.
Construction : Fit and Finish
Hilt and Cross
The hilt is two stage stepped construction with risers covered with black leather. The crossguard has double rings , and 4 inch quillions festooned with finials. It is finished black. The pommel is a scentstopper also finished black.
The hilting is done utilyzing a threaded tang . an 8 mm nut secures the handle on , and the pommel screws onto the threads this is different than the current Windlass model , but it is very tight and sturdy. Nothing is loose or rattles... the over all impression of this sword is one of sturdiness.
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Blade
The Blade is 30 inches long. It is unsharpened. It begins with a flattened oval , lenticular crossection , then transforms to a flattened diamond 14 inches from the cross. The polish is satin , and then coated with poly. It is 2 inches wide at the cross and tapers to 1.25 inches about 1.5 inches from the tip.
The blade is quite stiff , with no whippiness. The center of percussion is 17 inches from the cross.
It feels quite sturdy , and gives the impression it would be a great cutter ... it seems biased to cutting , like many German styled swords.
Conclusion
I'm still not sure if this is a Windlass , or a similar replica made by a different supplier for Medieval Shoppe . What I do know is that Medieval Shoppe sold me a well made sword at a great price and with quick well packed shipping.
The sword itself is tight , and well built , balanced nicely if a tad heavy... and should be a great cutter sharpened.
It is well worth buying this model , be it Windlass or not , if you are interested in this segment of the market.
Thanks for reading
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I bought this sword on an impulse from an Austrailian Vendor called Medieval Shoppe . I thought i might share my thoughts on it, please be patient, as my knowledge of Euros is very limited , and I am not qualified to review one... so this will just be impressions.
When I bought this sword , I did so with the distinct impression it was a Windlass... now I'm not so sure...there seem to be some differences...perhaps it is an earlier model, or a different maker , I'm not sure.
The sword came mummified .. I should have taken a photo of it , but I didn't. There was paper , and bubble wrap , plastic wrap , foam , tape , cardboard,twine.... it took 15 minutes to get into the thing.
Specifications
Weight : About 3.5 lbs
Length:Blade 30 inches
Hilt 9 inches
Width : at Cross 2 inches
at tip 1.25 inches
Cross : 11 inches
POB : 4 inches
COP : 17 inches
Scabbard
The scabbard is rather nice for a Windlass (if this is a Windlass). Pretty standard overall though . Leather over a wood core, with metal chapes, painted black. I bought this sword at a slight discount because of slight denting on the end chape.
Construction : Fit and Finish
Hilt and Cross
The hilt is two stage stepped construction with risers covered with black leather. The crossguard has double rings , and 4 inch quillions festooned with finials. It is finished black. The pommel is a scentstopper also finished black.
The hilting is done utilyzing a threaded tang . an 8 mm nut secures the handle on , and the pommel screws onto the threads this is different than the current Windlass model , but it is very tight and sturdy. Nothing is loose or rattles... the over all impression of this sword is one of sturdiness.
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Blade
The Blade is 30 inches long. It is unsharpened. It begins with a flattened oval , lenticular crossection , then transforms to a flattened diamond 14 inches from the cross. The polish is satin , and then coated with poly. It is 2 inches wide at the cross and tapers to 1.25 inches about 1.5 inches from the tip.
The blade is quite stiff , with no whippiness. The center of percussion is 17 inches from the cross.
It feels quite sturdy , and gives the impression it would be a great cutter ... it seems biased to cutting , like many German styled swords.
Conclusion
I'm still not sure if this is a Windlass , or a similar replica made by a different supplier for Medieval Shoppe . What I do know is that Medieval Shoppe sold me a well made sword at a great price and with quick well packed shipping.
The sword itself is tight , and well built , balanced nicely if a tad heavy... and should be a great cutter sharpened.
It is well worth buying this model , be it Windlass or not , if you are interested in this segment of the market.
Thanks for reading
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