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Arwyn
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Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword Mar 30, 2012 3:47:27 GMT

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Post by Arwyn on Mar 30, 2012 3:47:27 GMT

So, I have succumbed to the malady of sword collecting... and now I am craving a historically accurate (or very close) La Tene period Celtic sword. I would REALLY like to find one with a period accurate metal scabbard as well, but it appears this combo is only done on custom blades.

So, in the odd hope that someone here who has much more experience in this metal addiction might enlighten me, is there such a beast?

I really like the look of this Del Tin, the hilt is spot on for what I am after, but alas, no scabbard and I would prefer a cutter..
www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=DT204A&name=Del+Tin+4th+Century+BC+Celtic+Sword

With my recent tax return burning a hole in my pocket, I am hoping someone might point me in a direction not yet traveled in my search through the interweb..

Sword collecting...its like crack that rusts...

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Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword Mar 30, 2012 3:59:27 GMT

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Arwyn wrote
I would REALLY like to find one with a period accurate metal scabbard as well, but it appears this combo is only done on custom blades.

The only one that I know of under the $1000 mark with an included metal scabbard is the Deepeeka, and it's... well... a Deepeeka. I wondered if one could buy both and use the Deepeeka scabbard on the Del Tin but it appears that they're completely different as far as size goes.

If you really like the Del Tin then it's a decent option. The hilt doesn't strike me as particularly historically accurate but I'll leave that judgement to someone else as I haven't researched this type of sword very thoroughly. Del Tins, from what I've heard, make decent cutters when properly sharpened but that's something you'll have to do yourself if you don't want the secondary bevel from KOA.

These aren't replicated very often so if you want better then that then like you said you'll most likely have to go custom. There's a review on MyArmoury that you might be interested in if that's an option.

Arwyn Member Posts: 613	Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword Mar 30, 2012 4:15:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Arwyn on Mar 30, 2012 4:15:08 GMT Thats bang on for what I had in mind. I looked at the site for TEMPL, beautiful work, but 1500 Euro. Ouch. I suppose I can save my way up to it. Was hoping to get lucky and find something under a mortgage payment.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword Mar 30, 2012 11:49:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2012 11:49:42 GMT www.ironagearmoury.com/available.html

Svadilfari Member Posts: 428	Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword Mar 31, 2012 22:01:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Svadilfari on Mar 31, 2012 22:01:48 GMT Hmm..that Iron Age Armouries La Tene rivetted sword looks very interesting..especially in the way it's constructed..very interesting

Arwyn Member Posts: 613	Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword Apr 2, 2012 5:35:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Arwyn on Apr 2, 2012 5:35:15 GMT It is indeed, and I really like that hilt!
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Suggestions for a La Tene Celtic sword

Post by Arwyn on Mar 30, 2012 3:47:27 GMT

Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2012 3:59:27 GMT

Post by Arwyn on Mar 30, 2012 4:15:08 GMT

Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2012 11:49:42 GMT

Post by Svadilfari on Mar 31, 2012 22:01:48 GMT

Post by Arwyn on Apr 2, 2012 5:35:15 GMT

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