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Post by etiennehamel on Apr 30, 2013 21:15:25 GMT
with all those pretty sword i had to share this video since i had that in mind when reading the title of this thread :lol:
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Post by Rabel Dusk on May 9, 2013 18:02:48 GMT
Here is my Albion Reeve. It sports a pommel with the perfect brazil nut shape Attachments:
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Post by William Swiger on May 11, 2013 17:18:57 GMT
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Post by Bryan Heff on May 11, 2013 17:37:30 GMT
Bill - Real nice! What are we looking at here? Don't recognize the maker on this, looks great.
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Post by William Swiger on May 11, 2013 17:46:32 GMT
Not sure myself. Bought it off of Arma Bohemia from their in stock page. Pretty sure it is Czech made. Do not know who the makers mark belongs to. It is in the mail. Guys on MyArmoury seem to think the stuff he carries is decent for the price. Will post more when it gets here.
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Post by Voltan on May 11, 2013 18:12:36 GMT
That's real purty Bill...
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Post by Tanner on Jun 13, 2013 19:01:10 GMT
My humble little tinker Norman. More of a tea cozy I think.
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Post by Tanner on Jun 14, 2013 20:07:29 GMT
Sorry the pics didn't upload Attachments:
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on May 7, 2014 2:13:44 GMT
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Post by Luka on Jun 24, 2014 22:30:48 GMT
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Post by Seth C on Sept 25, 2014 16:07:27 GMT
Very beautiful swords. I've always like the aesthetics of the Brazil nut pommel, but I have never handled one. How do they handle compare to a the viking lobed pommels or a round pommel? I assume the handshake grip is preferred. How easily do these pommels slip past the wrist into the palm?
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Post by Kataphractos on Jan 27, 2015 6:35:35 GMT
Really depends on the shape of the pommel and the maker. For example, the Windlass Ulfbert feels nice in the hand, but their custom sword with Brazil nut pommel is beastly heavy (that's the fault of the fuller being too small), and definitely requires the handshake grip. On the other hand, I handled a couple of one-off Brazil nut swords at A&A's booth at the MN Ren Faire last year and they felt like feathers and were an absolute dream to hold and maneuver.
So yeah, experience will vary depending on who made the sword.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Mar 13, 2015 15:38:14 GMT
Been looking at Brazil Nut swords for a while and wanting to build one. Turns out I got a commission to build the Ulfberht sword shown on p124 of Pierces Swords in the Viking Age - a stunner! (if we can ignore the Windlass *shudder). Pommel is a Geibig 16 v.1 Grip is only 85mm and I'm keen to keep it that short. I've been thinking about the grip on this - such a short tight grip with such a wide pommel and cross (ignoring handshake grip debate - I'm not convinced of that - I'm thinking a more hammer like grip) would have had a really positive effect in a situation where your sword's grip is soaked in slippery wet blood (not a thought one often has when handling a sword these days, but reality). With such a broad thin pommel and tight clamping of the hand with no play between the guard and pommel, it would really help to maintain full control of a sword with a slippery as heck grip - with the pommel aiding in feel for edge alignment. Food for thought. Anyone got a tube of KY lube and they want to test this theory out ? If you've got one with a short grip around 85mm? (most modern repro's seem to fear to offer this accuracy of grip length - and I do doubt Vikings had little girly hands, especially one wielding as broad and powerful a blade as this one). No, there were benefits to a short tight grip. Getting back to the piece - on p124, does anyone know anything about where it is located, what collection, or have any further images of it? The book keeps it so secret, it's sad there's only 2 images of it and such low resolution. I've got all the measurements I need but would love to see it from another view. I'll be finished mine in a few weeks.
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Post by JGonzalez on Mar 13, 2015 15:55:55 GMT
Been looking at Brazil Nut swords for a while and wanting to build one. Turns out I got a commission to build the Ulfberht sword shown on p124 of Pierces Swords in the Viking Age - a stunner! (if we can ignore the Windlass *shudder). Pommel is a Geibig 16 v.1 Grip is only 85mm and I'm keen to keep it that short. I've been thinking about the grip on this - such a short tight grip with such a wide pommel and cross (ignoring handshake grip debate - I'm not convinced of that - I'm thinking a more hammer like grip) would have had a really positive effect in a situation where your sword's grip is soaked in slippery wet blood (not a thought one often has when handling a sword these days, but reality). With such a broad thin pommel and tight clamping of the hand with no play between the guard and pommel, it would really help to maintain full control of a sword with a slippery as heck grip - with the pommel aiding in feel for edge alignment. Food for thought. Anyone got a tube of KY lube and they want to test this theory out :D? If you've got one with a short grip around 85mm? (most modern repro's seem to fear to offer this accuracy of grip length - and I do doubt Vikings had little girly hands, especially one wielding as broad and powerful a blade as this one). No, there were benefits to a short tight grip. Getting back to the piece - on p124, does anyone know anything about where it is located, what collection, or have any further images of it? The book keeps it so secret, it's sad there's only 2 images of it and such low resolution. I've got all the measurements I need but would love to see it from another view. I'll be finished mine in a few weeks. The only thing that I could find was that the guys at Arms & Armor Bolt one off of the same referenced sword. I am really looking forward to seeing yours!
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Post by keltic on Apr 17, 2015 15:04:21 GMT
Gentlemen of the Sword and Axe. Would like to share my latest commission TINKER. Single hand Oakesshott. Type XII Weight. 2lb- 7oz OAL. 36 1/8 COG. 4. 3/4 from base of the blade Handle. 4 in Much Respect Keltic - tim seaton Hilt - Pummel mild steel
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Post by Bryan Heff on Apr 17, 2015 15:29:27 GMT
Good looking sword Keltic. I really like the blade profile.....very nice.
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 17, 2015 16:27:39 GMT
Nice sword Keltic!
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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 17, 2015 21:08:22 GMT
Tinker's first full sized sword now that he's back... And so reasonably priced too! Beautiful
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Post by keltic on Apr 18, 2015 0:54:36 GMT
Thank you for your kind works gentlemen
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Post by Alec.M on Apr 19, 2015 23:29:13 GMT
Tinker pearce is making swords again?
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