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Post by wstalcup on Sept 5, 2019 13:49:43 GMT
Rogue steel is a stage/screen weapon producer, strongblade basically lower production windlass. I see thanks for the info! I ended up going for the strongblade.. probably I should waited for the TFW to be back in stock and buy that.. we'll see!
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 6, 2019 3:37:55 GMT
Sword of Danu by BCI forge Jk they don't make them But I can't see it being too much different than TFW Celtic Lead blade, aside from weight and length. To my knowledge, it's the same forging company they both contract
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Post by rhema1313 on Sept 17, 2019 1:49:21 GMT
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Post by natasharobsonss on Nov 11, 2019 5:35:17 GMT
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Post by natasharobsonss on Nov 11, 2019 5:36:23 GMT
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Post by pellius on Nov 11, 2019 18:10:37 GMT
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Post by wstalcup on Nov 15, 2019 18:23:59 GMT
What about a Roman Mainz "Leaf" Gladius with a Vindonissa Hilt like the one in my profile picture? I am now making the "Leaf Pattern" Gladius. You would have something that is all hand made. It can be customized or personalized to your liking. These are two I am working on right now for another client. 1095 High Carbon Steel 55hrc. Tempered There are many different hilts I can make for it... Or... If you find a blade that you like and you want me to "Re-Hilt" it I am available to do that as well... Hi! you swords look incredible with some sweet steel to match! what is the cost and your website please? I did already choose one though.. this one pasted below. I don't regret getting it, but i've realized leaf blade swords are a little awkward to wield (at least for me). its a great experience though to handle a gladius/leaf-blade sword that is unlike others.. everyone should still get one!
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Post by wstalcup on Nov 15, 2019 18:34:44 GMT
this sword is quite nice! I think however if i had to battle with a "short sword', i think i would actually opt for a machete. true, i don't know how well a machete would stand up in battle, but my machete is the same length but only half the weight of these gladius/leaf-blades.. i can swing much faster and more accurately with it
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Nov 15, 2019 21:35:02 GMT
I think however if i had to battle with a "short sword', i think i would actually opt for a machete. true, i don't know how well a machete would stand up in battle, but my machete is the same length but only half the weight of these gladius/leaf-blades.. i can swing much faster and more accurately with it This is basically why historical short swords are often about 1.5lb/650-700g. Much lighter than many modern repros. Leaf blades suffer another problem: historical versions are often quite thin where they are wide, but modern versions are often quite thick, so they're not only heavy but are also carrying that weight towards the tip. As I wrote upthread: I'd like to see a cheap leaf blade with good ancient-style blade geometry. Compare these swords: 1000BC, 885g: collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-14630.htmlWW1, 1,03kg: collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-50913.htmlThe Welsh Knife, the 2nd one, was even designed for real fighting (unlike the typical leaf-blade made today).
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Post by Svadilfari on Nov 17, 2019 12:06:16 GMT
If we consider the WW1 Welsh knife, maybe we should also consider the WW2 equivalent - the british Smachet supposedly designed by the gentleman who designed the Fairburn fighting knife. www.awm.gov.au/collection/C296757
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Post by Siward on Nov 17, 2019 18:00:11 GMT
Ask Rhema1313 to make you a Gladius Hispansis which is the first Roman Legionary sword and based on, as the name suggests, a Spanish leaf style sword and you’ll be getting a great custom sword of the type you’re looking for
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Nov 17, 2019 19:29:27 GMT
Can also contact Mark Morrow as well, he is another person who makes Gladius.
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Post by wstalcup on Nov 17, 2019 20:19:12 GMT
I think however if i had to battle with a "short sword', i think i would actually opt for a machete. true, i don't know how well a machete would stand up in battle, but my machete is the same length but only half the weight of these gladius/leaf-blades.. i can swing much faster and more accurately with it This is basically why historical short swords are often about 1.5lb/650-700g. Much lighter than many modern repros. Leaf blades suffer another problem: historical versions are often quite thin where they are wide, but modern versions are often quite thick, so they're not only heavy but are also carrying that weight towards the tip. As I wrote upthread: I'd like to see a cheap leaf blade with good ancient-style blade geometry. Compare these swords: 1000BC, 885g: collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-14630.htmlWW1, 1,03kg: collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-50913.htmlThe Welsh Knife, the 2nd one, was even designed for real fighting (unlike the typical leaf-blade made today). ok! thanks! that certainly makes sense!
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Nov 17, 2019 20:37:45 GMT
If we consider the WW1 Welsh knife, maybe we should also consider the WW2 equivalent - the british Smachet supposedly designed by the gentleman who designed the Fairburn fighting knife. www.awm.gov.au/collection/C296757The smatchet and the Welsh knife are interesting because they're modern. The smatchet is smaller and lighter (750g), and just from the size and weight, will be wieldy enough and also meaty enough to do a lot of damage (IMO, it would be better if it was longer, but the same weight (which will turn it into a modernised barong)); various engineer bolos and kukris in modern military use are of similar size and weight. The Welsh knife is heavy. It's like a WW1 version of the French "cabbage cutter" gladius, which I don't like as a sword (too heavy for its size, and unwieldy).
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Post by wstalcup on Nov 17, 2019 20:49:09 GMT
If we consider the WW1 Welsh knife, maybe we should also consider the WW2 equivalent - the british Smachet supposedly designed by the gentleman who designed the Fairburn fighting knife. www.awm.gov.au/collection/C296757The smatchet and the Welsh knife are interesting because they're modern. The smatchet is smaller and lighter (750g), and just from the size and weight, will be wieldy enough and also meaty enough to do a lot of damage (IMO, it would be better if it was longer, but the same weight (which will turn it into a modernised barong)); various engineer bolos and kukris in modern military use are of similar size and weight. The Welsh knife is heavy. It's like a WW1 version of the French "cabbage cutter" gladius, which I don't like as a sword (too heavy for its size, and unwieldy). yah, incredible how heavy the knife is vs the bronze age sword.. also amazing that 3,000 year old sword has stayed intact and well preserved.. probably a rare find indeed!
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Post by buliwyf on Jan 4, 2020 1:37:29 GMT
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