A Goodbye and comparison
Aug 27, 2014 19:19:04 GMT
Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Aug 27, 2014 19:19:04 GMT
Hi guys,
the XVIIIa bastard sword I made some years ago has found a new owner and I thought I'd take the chance to shoot some last pics together with its big brother. The guy who bought it has asked to replace the original brown leather grip with black. Personally I would have preferred it to stay brown but it looks good this way, too.
Anyway, here's some eye candy for you:
I find it very interesting how two swords of the same type can have such completely different characters. The XVIIIa is light as a feather and very nimble, quite flexible and an absolutely ferocious light target cutter. It's designed as a bastard riding sword, equally good in one hand or two and very handy to carry around. For Liechtenauer longsword work it's a bit on the short side but damn, does it handle nicely.
The XVIIIb is a true longsword in every sense of the word. With a blade length of over a meter and 33" of handle it's a big boy. The blade is quite massive and has a surprising amount of presence making the sword a very powerful cutter, capable of inflicting blunt trauma through armor and giving a very aggressive feel in the bind. Despite its considerable weight and authoritative feel, it's agile and not sluggish by any means though it does require the use of both hands. Cutting ability is perfectly adequate but at the cutting stand it doesn't look anywhere near as impressive as its little brother, especially against light targets. Thrusting wise however it's downright scary, being basically a huge needle. The stiff, reinforced tip has no trouble with mail or anything else a sword could reasonably be expected to defeat.
Both swords are very different yet perform admirably for what they were intended. Every sword type or design has its strengths and weaknesses and exploring those is a very interesting and rewarding experience. Swords are cool
the XVIIIa bastard sword I made some years ago has found a new owner and I thought I'd take the chance to shoot some last pics together with its big brother. The guy who bought it has asked to replace the original brown leather grip with black. Personally I would have preferred it to stay brown but it looks good this way, too.
Anyway, here's some eye candy for you:
I find it very interesting how two swords of the same type can have such completely different characters. The XVIIIa is light as a feather and very nimble, quite flexible and an absolutely ferocious light target cutter. It's designed as a bastard riding sword, equally good in one hand or two and very handy to carry around. For Liechtenauer longsword work it's a bit on the short side but damn, does it handle nicely.
The XVIIIb is a true longsword in every sense of the word. With a blade length of over a meter and 33" of handle it's a big boy. The blade is quite massive and has a surprising amount of presence making the sword a very powerful cutter, capable of inflicting blunt trauma through armor and giving a very aggressive feel in the bind. Despite its considerable weight and authoritative feel, it's agile and not sluggish by any means though it does require the use of both hands. Cutting ability is perfectly adequate but at the cutting stand it doesn't look anywhere near as impressive as its little brother, especially against light targets. Thrusting wise however it's downright scary, being basically a huge needle. The stiff, reinforced tip has no trouble with mail or anything else a sword could reasonably be expected to defeat.
Both swords are very different yet perform admirably for what they were intended. Every sword type or design has its strengths and weaknesses and exploring those is a very interesting and rewarding experience. Swords are cool