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Post by patrick kelly on Aug 6, 2015 23:45:16 GMT
I haven't seen a lot of photos, or any really, of this sword in-hand and I thought this might give it a sense of scale. The Maximilian is one of my favorite production swords and handles quite well for a sword of it's size. I stand at an even six feet.  |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Aug 6, 2015 23:49:10 GMT
I haven't seen a lot of photos, or any really, of this sword in-hand and I thought this might give it a sense of scale. The Maximilian is one of my favorite production swords and handles quite well for a sword of it's size.  For perspective, I'm 5'9 sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/35266 |
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Post by Bryan Heff on Aug 7, 2015 0:16:42 GMT
Not a great pic....but I couldn't resist. This is Bill Swiger's Tyrolean that I built a scabbard for. I am 6'1", 190 lbs. That sword was a horse. Fantastic sword.  |
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Post by Croccifixio on Aug 7, 2015 3:08:52 GMT
The Max is basically the sword I'm saving up for to get in a year or two. Such a massively built but beautiful sword.
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Post by patrick kelly on Aug 7, 2015 3:22:40 GMT
It will be well worth the wait. It's a two-hander but handles almost like a big longsword. Splendid piece all around.
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Post by Croccifixio on Aug 7, 2015 3:38:39 GMT
Have you cut with it? All I've seen are Sean's videos killing milk jugs. I'm thinking how well it would fare against mats. I mean, how many could it cleanly take.
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Post by patrick kelly on Aug 7, 2015 4:00:55 GMT
Have you cut with it? All I've seen are Sean's videos killing milk jugs. I'm thinking how well it would fare against mats. I mean, how many could it cleanly take. Yes, I have. Three mat rolls are no problem but I haven't gone larger than that. A three mat roll didn't seem to strain it's abilities at all. Albion's Baron is the easiest sword to cut with that I ever used, it's a monster in that department. If one really tested the Maximilian to it's limits I have little doubt it would surpass it. |
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Post by Croccifixio on Aug 7, 2015 4:05:24 GMT
If I recall correctly, the Max has a hexagonal cross section all throughout right? Or is it more complex than that? Man this just makes me want it more haha. Better than the Baron? Though of course the Baron is the much shorter blade.
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Post by patrick kelly on Aug 7, 2015 4:21:31 GMT
Yes, the Maximilian's blade has a hexagonal cross section, but a rather thin one in relation to the sword's overall size. The longer blade and grip also come into play in imparting greater force but with lesser perceived movement. The Baron's blade has a very thin, yet broad lenticular cross section that offers very little resistance during a cut. I no longer have a Baron so I couldn't compare them side by side but either one will get the job done in dramatic fashion.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Aug 7, 2015 7:03:53 GMT
The Max is capable of some MONSTER cuts... but your recovery will be a little slow, leaving you open. Not a danger against bottles and mats, they don't cut back... but I always try to keep that stuff in mind.
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Post by Croccifixio on Aug 7, 2015 7:45:54 GMT
I can imagine, though it might not be a danger if your opponent's head has just been cleaved in half :P
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Post by patrick kelly on Aug 7, 2015 18:00:31 GMT
Recover is perfectly fine if you're using proper form, which you're not in your video Sean. In most of your cutting motions in the video you're leading with your torso well into the cut, this is putting you off balance. Your footwork is also non-existent. Try moving into the attack from your hips instead of your shoulders and you'll see a big improvement in recovery. I'm not trying to be critical, just pointing out some things that will help you to properly evaluate these things. There are quite a few videos online these days concerning the use of the Spanish Montante that can be quite helpful. The Maximilian isn't as big as a proper Montante but a lot of the techniques transfer over.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Aug 7, 2015 20:16:04 GMT
Recover is perfectly fine if you're using proper form, which you're not in your video Sean. In most of your cutting motions in the video you're leading with your torso well into the cut, this is putting you off balance. Your footwork is also non-existent. Try moving into the attack from your hips instead of your shoulders and you'll see a big improvement in recovery. I'm not trying to be critical, just pointing out some things that will help you to properly evaluate these things. There are quite a few videos online these days concerning the use of the Spanish Montante that can be quite helpful. The Maximilian isn't as big as a proper Montante but a lot of the techniques transfer over. Oh, no offense taken. Most of the review vids I post are the first or second time I've even handled the weapon, and I'm goofing around. I've spent a LOT more time with the Max since that video... and I still find recovering to be slow... but I'm not nearly as large as you, no do I have training specifically in MASSIVE two handed swords. My background is in fencing. That said... I've owned hundreds of swords... including around 20 Albions, 15 Odinblades, near 50 Atrims, 10 Arms and Armor, 8 Fable blades, blah blah blah... the point is... I've owned a lot of really good swords. ;-) I LOVE the Max, but it is a BEAST and is slower in motion then say an Albion Regent, Munich, or even Baron like you mentioned before... I actually found even the Albion Dane, another massive sword from Albion, is quicker moving threw guard and recovering from a swing. |
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Post by patrick kelly on Aug 8, 2015 0:50:39 GMT
As they say, fit the sword to the man. I personally find lighter longswords like some of those you've mentioned to really not be my preference at all. Years ago, a good friend bought an Albion Gallowglass, a very good sword for both him and his wife, but terribly unsuited for me. Albion's Cluny is a beautiful sword but far too light for me to comfortably use. When the Maximilian is used with many of the typical European longsword techniques it's not optimal. However, when it's used with many of the techniques for the Montante it's a different story. Many of these are circular movements that utilize the weight of the sword in recovery and the Max really comes alive when used it that fashion.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Aug 8, 2015 1:26:53 GMT
As they say, fit the sword to the man. I personally find lighter longswords like some of those you've mentioned to really not be my preference at all. Years ago, a good friend bought an Albion Gallowglass, a very good sword for both him and his wife, but terribly unsuited for me. Albion's Cluny is a beautiful sword but far too light for me to comfortably use. When the Maximilian is used with many of the typical European longsword techniques it's not optimal. However, when it's used with many of the techniques for the Montante it's a different story. Many of these are circular movements that utilize the weight of the sword in recovery and the Max really comes alive when used it that fashion. Your 100% right... I'm a big fan of the swords you mentioned above. I owned a Gallowglass and a Munich and loved them both. ;-) |
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