New Kris Cutlery Spatha

SwordLord Member Posts: 554	New Kris Cutlery Spatha Dec 19, 2011 13:48:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SwordLord on Dec 19, 2011 13:48:37 GMT Kris Cutlery Spatha Do believe this one will be in my collection. Any thoughts on this piece?
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New Kris Cutlery Spatha Dec 19, 2011 14:07:04 GMT

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Post by Aaron on Dec 19, 2011 14:07:04 GMT

I said this in the other thread, but I think the sword is too short (personally) to be an effective cavalry sword. It just doesn't feel too spatha-y for me, but I won't complain because I enjoy seeing more of this type of sword on the production market. It is severely underrepresented.

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New Kris Cutlery Spatha Dec 19, 2011 14:18:06 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 14:18:06 GMT

I can only comment on the looks of it since it is a pretty new sword.

The hilt of the sword seems to be inspired by the famous 4th century Koln Spatha, though the blade seems to be 4" shorter than the original (Del Tin Spatha DT2040 is also another spatha reproduction). I think the short blade of 24" is actually a good thing because for a sword 28" blade to work, it needs to be relatively light (no heavier than 2lb) and the blade has to be well tapered and thin because the hilt is relatively light. Beside it may be accurate considered that the term 'semi-spatha' was mentioned during the period.

As for the scabbard, it should be covered with pig-skin leather and it is missing a large round sword chape (typical for a 3rd century spatha). But for $250 sword, it is a great bonus that it comes with a wooden scabbard.

Given the reputation of KC swords, I think it is a good buy for the price. I would expect it to a short but stout cutter and should handles nice.

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