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Post by ShooterMike on Apr 17, 2007 2:44:39 GMT
Wow! I love the new Coustille! That would make a great companion to their new Type XIV. That was exactly what I thought when I saw it earlier today. What a nice little pair.
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Post by jpfranco on Apr 17, 2007 11:48:34 GMT
Talking about new short swords from MRL, I might just be tempted to get this one later, I just like the look of it, it reminds me of the look of the roman swords in the old ancient Rome movies made in Italy in the 60's and 70's with Steve Reeve(remember him, he was an Italian body builder).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2007 0:20:58 GMT
All the swords I have shortened were done by just cutting the blade off square, about 1/4-inch longer than I wanted the finished blade. I used a hacksaw for everything except the two Angus Trim blades I shortened. Had to use a triangle file for those as the hacksaw wouldn't do more than scratch them. Then I gradually shaped the profile I wanted with a belt sander. You can also use a grinder. I really can't stress how important it is to go very slowly. You absolutely must not let the blade get too hot to handle with bare hands at the point where you're grinding. This means moving the blade rapidly so no part touches the sander or grinder for more than an instant. Take a little off, then stop and set it aside for a while to cool. When you get close to the profile you want, stop with the sander or grinder. Put the blade in a padded vise and finish the profiling with a large flat file. If you don't have access to a belt sander you can do the entire job with a file. It just takes a lot longer. Once the profile is the way you want it, start putting on the edge profile you desire. I use the old tip and just try to duplicate the geometry of the original tip. Good luck if you try it. Thanks Mike, I'll probably use a file even though it's slower but that way by going slower I can more careful not to mess up . Does shortening the blade greatly take away from the sword's balance?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2007 0:36:05 GMT
Talking about new short swords from MRL, I might just be tempted to get this one later, I just like the look of it, it reminds me of the look of the roman swords in the old ancient Rome movies made in Italy in the 60's and 70's with Steve Reeve(remember him, he was an Italian body builder). That is cool, JP. I was just browsing their site a while ago, and they appear to have a bunch of new items. I just hope they sell well. I hate seeing all the cool Windlass swords that have been discontinued after failing to sell. The sword market is a fickle and risky business.
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Post by ShooterMike on Apr 18, 2007 1:35:17 GMT
Thanks Mike, I'll probably use a file even though it's slower but that way by going slower I can more careful not to mess up . Does shortening the blade greatly take away from the sword's balance? I think you'll have good luck with the file. As for shortening the blade relating to balance...if you take a little off (an inch or two) the balance won't change a lot. But if you take 3-4 inches or more off the balance will shift noticeably toward the guard. In some cases though, that's a good thing for handling.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 15, 2007 20:55:07 GMT
On the subject of short swords... I just saw this on sale at MRL for $79.00. That's quite a discount from the $139 it retails at. Anelace Short Sword/DaggerI have eyed this, along with the Coustille, for some time. Would someone PLEASE save me from buying one of these and order one first, along with a promise to provide pictures and a quick review?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2007 0:42:55 GMT
Would someone PLEASE save me from buying one of these and order one first, along with a promise to provide pictures and a quick review? Nope, you're on your own on this one... ;D Actually, Jean Thibodeau over at myArmoury has one that, if memory serves, he was quite happy with. Perhaps you could shoot him a PM over there for his impressions.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2007 9:07:32 GMT
I'm left handed so the Italian Falchion wouldn't work for me Is this because of a faux pas or for some practical reason? I can't figure out why...
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Post by jpfranco on Jun 16, 2007 12:32:31 GMT
Probably because of the angle of the hand guard. click on pics sor enlarge
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Post by Razor on Jun 20, 2007 6:20:20 GMT
On the subject of short swords... I just saw this on sale at MRL for $79.00. That's quite a discount from the $139 it retails at. Anelace Short Sword/DaggerI have eyed this, along with the Coustille, for some time. Would someone PLEASE save me from buying one of these and order one first, along with a promise to provide pictures and a quick review? Thank Mike I have been eying that sword for a long time ,and could not find it any more . I was thinking of calling MRL to see if they still have any more in stock. karma for you.
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Post by Razor on Jun 20, 2007 6:24:17 GMT
Probably because of the angle of the hand guard. click on pics sor enlarge Yeah thats why.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2007 13:43:22 GMT
I have the Italian Falchion, and it's a big largish in my estimation to qualify as a short short. I was actually surprised at the size of it. Take into account that I'm 5'9" though, not short, but certainly not tall.
It's already been suggested, but the ultimate short sword has got to be the Gladius.
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Post by Razor on Jun 23, 2007 6:03:58 GMT
Ordered a Anelace a couple days ago.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2007 14:17:40 GMT
Thanks JP and Razor - no wonder I had no idea... I've never seen a handguard project perpendicularly like that before.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2007 1:45:01 GMT
Hi folks, can anyone confirm if the Swiss really did use one of those "Swiss Baselard Sword" in the above link by needles? It's been bothering me for some time and now that needles brought it up, I thought it's good I clear my doubts once and for all Thanks~
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Post by rammstein on Jun 26, 2007 1:49:40 GMT
I can confirm the fact that the swiss did indeed use baselards, but I don't know if this particular one is a good representation of the baselard in general. I'm not saying it doesn't mean the criteria, however, I'm just saying that in my limited experience I haven't seen one that looks like this. However, they could be quite common and I just haven't had the fortune of viewing one.
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In a somewhat rough sense, this sword is historically plausible at least as baselards were known for their I shaped hilts and shorter blades.
Actually, I may have a picture or two, let me go check something out...
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Post by rammstein on Jun 26, 2007 1:55:57 GMT
Ok, looking at the example in my book, the hilt is quite a bit thinner, as is the porportions of the sword, as well. The blade is thinner and tapers to a decently fine point. It is also, interstingly, single edged, with a gilted decoration thing running 1/2 of the way of the back of the blade.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2007 9:46:50 GMT
Hi Rammstein... share the pix, share the pix, pleassee....!!
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Post by rammstein on Jun 26, 2007 13:23:39 GMT
Larry, my scanner is on the fritz (otherwise, I'd be posting my sword designs as well), but I'll see what I can do to get you a picture.
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