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Post by Darksword Armory on Oct 18, 2007 14:17:31 GMT
For the past few months, we have been working on our latest production and were quite excited about our new Saxon model. We finally completed the production last week and would like to give SBG members an exclusive preview. The sword will be listed on our site early next week, for 260$, including the Scabbard. All SBG members will receive a free leather sword belt with their purchase. We are very excited about this model. We hope you like it as much as we do. As with all our swords, the Saxon is forged with 1060 High Carbon Steel. The blade is Tempered to a Rockwell of 53 and oil hardened. The blade's metallurgical content is: C: 0.65% - 0.75% Mn: 0.30% Cr: 0.60% - 1.20% Ni: 1.25% - 2.00% Mo: 0.35% Si: 0.50% Overall length: 35" Blade Length: 28" Blade width: 2" at base Blade thickness: 1.8 mm POB: 4" from the guard Steve Stevens, Darksword Armory
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 14:23:21 GMT
hmm pretty sword, what is the width of the edge and what century? That is the type of sword i would love for reenactment purposes. Definitely a beauty
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 14:36:34 GMT
A very nice sword, I love the blade. So what are the specs on it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 14:49:25 GMT
Beautiful blade Can you tell us the stats on it like these? Weight Center of Balance Center of Percussion Length Blade Width Blade Thickness
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 14:53:01 GMT
Just one criticism, i do alot of reenacting and the squared off pommel really starts to hurt the hands, maybe you could round them? Although depending on the handle length it could make my criticism obsolete.
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Post by Darksword Armory on Oct 18, 2007 15:00:12 GMT
hmm pretty sword, what is the width of the edge and what century? That is the type of sword i would love for reenactment purposes. Definitely a beauty Hi Bloodwraith European blades of the early medieval period varied between 76 cm (29 1/2") and 80.2 cm (31 5/8") - generally classified under Type X. The blade widths varied little and were generally 2" wide, consistent with Germanic influences. This influential trend was apparent on numerous swords originating from northern countries well through the outset and fall of the Viking Invasions (8th - 10 th C). Hope that helps, S. Stevens
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Post by septofclansinclair on Oct 18, 2007 15:04:09 GMT
Whoa! That's a great looking sword. A cross between a Type I and type VII on Wheeler's typology, am I correct?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 15:19:33 GMT
Like the leaf blade, but I dunno about the pommel. I'd estimate thw grip to be about 4", so that pommel could really dig into you.
Oh, and bloodwraith, the edge would be the same as all the other darksword pieces. 1.4mm.
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Post by Darksword Armory on Oct 18, 2007 15:23:11 GMT
Just one criticism, i do allot of reenacting and the squared off pommel really starts to hurt the hands, maybe you could round them? Although depending on the handle length it could make my criticism obsolete. Hi bloodwraith, Possibly a matter of personal preference and fighting style. I have used the sword a few times in our fighter's practice. The pommel was not an issue but then again, I have a few swords in my personal collection (from various sword makers) with type VII pommels (based on Wheeler's typology), and I never felt any discomfort so it may be an issue of personal preference more than anything else...but the pommel on this sword is of type VII, which has a rounded top as opposed to the squared off, almost rectangular type IV pommels....hope this helps Eyal,
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Post by septofclansinclair on Oct 18, 2007 16:03:11 GMT
Darksword - I don't suppose you'll be bringing back the Rapier in your profile pic, will you? I was quite sad to see it go beyond my reach when I was so recently introduced to your line...
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Post by ShooterMike on Oct 18, 2007 16:52:14 GMT
hmm pretty sword, what is the width of the edge and what century? That is the type of sword i would love for reenactment purposes. Definitely a beauty Hi Bloodwraith European blades of the early medieval period varied between 76 cm (29 1/2") and 80.2 cm (31 5/8") - generally classified under Type X. The blade widths varied little and were generally 2" wide, consistent with Germanic influences. This influential trend was apparent on numerous swords originating from northern countries well through the outset and fall of the Viking Invasions (8th - 10 th C). Hope that helps, S. Stevens It's a very attractive sword and I don't mean to be a nitpicker...but I guess I am. The Type X swords you refer to are described thus: "As characterized by Oakeshott, the Type X features a blade that is broad and massive at the base and features a moderate taper towards the point. Sometimes the point may be of a rounded or slightly more acute profile. ...As characterized by Oakeshott, the Type X features a blade that is broad and massive at the base and features a moderate taper toward the point. Sometimes the point may be of a rounded or slightly more acute profile."
For more info with drawings and museum photos of Type X swords read Oakeshott Type X description. This sword's blade doesn't match that description at all. It's more of a sharply pointed Elven fantasy blade. If I may ask, why the choice of a non-historical leafblade instead of a real Type X configuration?
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Post by rammstein on Oct 19, 2007 2:28:59 GMT
Agreed Mike.
I wish the blade was more historical, though. That hilt married with a proper type X would be irresitable!
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Post by ShooterMike on Oct 19, 2007 2:48:10 GMT
Agreed Mike. I wish the blade was more historical, though. That hilt married with a proper type X would be irresitable! My thoughts exactly. Definitely not Saxon England I don't think. But that would make a kick-ass Danish Viking sword from about 850-1000AD timeframe.
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Post by rammstein on Oct 19, 2007 3:00:26 GMT
Not impossible to see something like that. A larger corssgaurd would have been more likely for the saxons.
And damnit, I just drooled all over my waffles...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2007 4:34:24 GMT
Hey`everybody. I myself now have three of darkswords swords. I know they seem a bit heavy but you have to remember they make there swords will full contact use in mind and sword on sword fighting or stage fighting. thats how they got there start..I`d say thats the reason they have such weight. They don`t want them to fail with a good amount of use.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2007 4:44:33 GMT
That's a beaut! i've recently become interested in your swords and this one and the norman are at the top of the list!!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 19, 2007 5:50:56 GMT
Looking at those pics it gave me inspiration for my next DIY job. I love that style of blade. Does anyone know how they perform cutting?
My 2c. I dont care how historically accurate the design and weight is. I want the most durable sword possible. Historically accurate swords are less likely to be as durable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2007 7:40:14 GMT
That looks fantastic, Steve. The bare wood grip and scabbard are a nice touch. I think there's a typo on the blade thickness though. 1.8mm? That's only just a hair above 1/16" (about 1/14" almost exactly). In any case, nicely done.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2007 7:41:58 GMT
The problem with this sort of thing is that our reenactment group have a minimum edge width of 3 mm. These swords as far as i can tell tend to be about 1.4 which is strictly a no-no in our group. I guess the other option is custom but i wonder how much it would cost just to get the blade edge widened slightly.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 19, 2007 15:10:49 GMT
3mm!? Thats a bit extreme. The Hanweis are nothing near that.
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