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Post by MEversbergII on Jul 7, 2012 4:58:22 GMT
I'm hoping you acquire an 1840 at some point in the near future; I'd like to read your thoughts on it.
M.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 7, 2012 8:57:28 GMT
![]() I'm hoping you acquire an 1840 at some point in the near future; I'd like to read your thoughts on it. M.[/img]  Which 1840 are you refering to? Usually think US 1840 "ole wristbreaker"  |
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 7, 2012 10:42:39 GMT
By all means BE CRITICAL. I mean that in it's academic sense. Small sword IS a foil (or vice versa). Difference in our perception is that we are at the long end of a technique originally meant to kill which is now a sport of tag. I'm not a master at arms; just a collector. Made enough mistakes to prove I need help... :mrgreen:
I posted the Tom Leoni page just before the vids...once you access the header page it guides you down to three subpage discussions.
Before buying a sword, I'd suggest getting the Domenico Angelo book. Well illustrated and the commentary helps on modern context. Amazon still had them last time I looked.
How I see the ASSAUT vid: This is a controlled sparring match. Full scale weapons, strong on classic technique. They are not broadcasting their hits; but I see them breaking and setting back up after an exchange results in a hit. What you see as missed opportunities may in some cases be pregnant pauses after the two are going back to guard after the close of a successful exchange.
Cheers
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Post by MrAcheson on Jul 7, 2012 22:59:57 GMT
[/img] Which 1840 are you refering to? Usually think US 1840 "ole wristbreaker" [/quote] I'm guessing he means the 1840 NCO sword. I'm not sure whether to call it a small sword or a spadroon. I lean towards the latter. |
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Post by MEversbergII on Jul 8, 2012 19:47:54 GMT
Oops, yes I meant to say the 1840 NCO.
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Post by Cole Chang on Aug 29, 2012 0:35:58 GMT
First off, awesome thread! What would make it better is if people could add their own pics and experiences with smallswords, both the ones you've presented as well as any other ones they may have come across. Nothing full blown, quick impressions would do. Don't know if that would fit with your intentions for this thread though.
Anyway, as for the 1840 NCO, I've read one post from one person who loved his, and a few other posts from people who complained about the blade coming loose from the hilt. Too bad... I almost bought one myself but have since decided to wait and see how Cold Steel's new 5 Ball Spadroon fares.
Cole
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Post by Bogus on Aug 29, 2012 3:35:51 GMT
Great writeup, as always. I've thought about picking up a smallsword sometime but had too much stuff going on lately.
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Post by Taran on Aug 30, 2012 17:13:16 GMT
With a little luck, my wife will be getting an 1840 NCO sword for Christmas and I will likely be getting one for myself sometime next year. This is nominally for our uniforms, but I will likely do some light cutting and a review.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2012 6:59:39 GMT
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 14, 2012 15:52:17 GMT
Hey Joel; Those are really nice. Even if it may be a weight issue to a sword, I'm a sucker for a wire wrap  |
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Which 1840 are you refering to? Usually think US 1840 "ole wristbreaker" 
