Lunaman
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Post by Lunaman on Apr 12, 2014 19:19:55 GMT
Right on, brother, right on. Hopefully I can save up an scratch my falchion itch again with a new one, might swing for a thorpe or Vassal. One can dream.
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Post by chuckinohio on Apr 12, 2014 19:24:30 GMT
It's hard to pick between them all, but I always come back to the Thorpe and Courtrai.
If you remember our Falchion debate back when, you understand why I can't choose just one!!
Short and stout for close in work, long and slender for slashing across the fence at unruly neighbors............ :shock:
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Post by john570 on Apr 12, 2014 19:32:29 GMT
I was so close to getting that one Sean from the brokenheart collection. But I kept running out if cash.
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Post by Gakuseinozen on Jul 3, 2014 14:20:26 GMT
I'm currently leaning towards the VA Norwich or the AT Courtrai... at least on looks. I've decided I like the shorter bladed falchions. The short version of the Thorpe is mighty nice looking as well. Unfortunately I don't own any of them  If anyone has one they're willing to part with, let me know  |
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Post by TomK on Jul 4, 2014 6:35:02 GMT
Gus makes supreme falchions, I've had several of these pass through my hands and I've had the great pleasure to have put some of my work on them. I love them all for many reasons but with out any doubt the ATrim Thorp.1 (long version) is my very favorite.
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Post by chuckinohio on Jul 10, 2014 13:47:12 GMT
I still have that Thorpe Tom, and she has lost none of her charm.
I still think of TriedandTrue every time that I swing it.
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Post by william m on Jul 10, 2014 13:59:38 GMT
I don't like most of the Falchions that are available on the market, as most of them to me are just too straight and when I look at period art they usually have a good bit of flair towards the tip or a slightly curved blade.
Historical pieces I really like the asthetics of the Thorpe Falchion, and you can see how this developed from an extremely stretched out Seax. (Broken back style) There are a few replicas of the Thorpe but almost none of them correctly put in the wider blade near the tip and also have incorrect taper.
The Ollin and Albion Vassal seem pretty good though they are more inspired by the Thorpe than a replica.
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Post by Lunaman on Jul 10, 2014 16:39:17 GMT
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Post by ChrisA on Jul 10, 2014 16:54:32 GMT
Here's my favorite...and my only. Atrim Thorpe from Tried and True Armory.  |
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Jul 10, 2014 19:38:11 GMT
Here are a couple of photos of ATrim falchions - probably nobody's favorite, but still interesting to look at. Attachments:
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Post by Gakuseinozen on Jul 10, 2014 19:53:42 GMT
I like the top one (bottom is a bit too short for my tastes). Are both of those yours?
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Jul 10, 2014 21:45:50 GMT
No - I have a bunch of ATrims, but those aren't among them - just photos that I happened to save over the years.
I do really like the looks of the ATrim Thorpe Falchion.
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Post by Gakuseinozen on Jul 10, 2014 22:17:26 GMT
Bummer... was going to ask if you wanted to give it a new home  |
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Post by john570 on Jul 11, 2014 0:37:25 GMT
What other atrims do you have?
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Jul 11, 2014 1:27:57 GMT
Well, that's off-topic for this thread, but OK. Moderators, feel free to delete this post.
I have 13 ATrims, many of them older models, listed pretty much in the order that I bought them.
TL1506, an early XVIIIb sold by CF
A XIIa from when GUs sold stuff through Albion - it later became known as AT1313
DD1601, a type XIX with an Irish ring pommel.
DD1411, a type XIV
DD1611, an XVIIIb with a simple compound hilt. I have the only one in existence.
AT1421, a type XIII
MS2104, a fantasy medieval gladius hispaniensis - short leaf blade.
A backsword with an Eljay English baskethilt
SB1450, a blunt XVIIIb
Tactical Cuttoe with slab grip, not paracord.
Makers Mark Triple Fullered Type XII - known later as the AT1326
Valiant Templar prototype with ATrim 1415 blade - won in a contest a few years ago.
Makers Mark type XVIa
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Post by john570 on Jul 11, 2014 2:25:03 GMT
Very nice!!!! There is more then a few on your list that is love to own.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 11, 2014 3:23:48 GMT
I don't own a falchion, but this one by Peter Johnsson is one I like to drool over quite a bit:  And while I have no idea who made it, I've always loved the looks of the one from Wikipedia's page on the falchion:  |
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Post by TomK on Jul 11, 2014 7:29:53 GMT
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 11, 2014 7:40:18 GMT
You're awesome, Tom. I've been looking for the maker on and off for years, but every time I tried, I got swamped in the mass number of times that image has been reposted across the net.
I also realized I put the link in italics, rather than the image I intended. Oops.
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Post by william m on Jul 11, 2014 8:24:32 GMT
Haha,yeah just before I saw your post I had been searching through myarmoury and found that thread! Lovely sword although the blade seems a little too wide when comparing it to oakeshots sketch. Sketch can be found here: www.myarmoury.com/review_mrl_falc.htmlAdditionally here is a link to a fantastic thread on vikingsword.com, which has a wealth of photos of Falchions. vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15100 |
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If anyone has one they're willing to part with, let me know 
