Razor
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Post by Razor on Sept 4, 2019 2:45:45 GMT
Last month I bought three basket hilt swords, from a guy on a FB group. He had the swords for so long he didn't know who made them. They looked unique and I didn't recognize them, so I took a chance and went a head and bought them. One of them was a Del Tin Basket Hilt sword. I didn't know Del Tin made Basket hilt swords. From what little research that I did, I found out that DT, made basket hilts around 1982 to 97. This sword was made before DT, switched to making blunts. It was made with an edge geometry. Over All Length: 38" Blade Length: 33" Handle Length: 4" POB: 4 1/4" COP: 22 1/4" Weight: 3 lbs Thickness from the base: 4.91mm POB: 4.76mm COP: 3.39mm 1" from the Tip: 2.21mm Tip: 2.16mm The Mouth/Opening of the Basket: 3 7/8"
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Post by harrybeck on Sept 4, 2019 3:07:20 GMT
I'd love to have that!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 4:05:50 GMT
It would be worth emailing Fulvio to get the specifics. A nice looking piece there. The 2159 has a similar backsword blade but longer. The marks though are of the later variety, as he has used the shield post MRL associations and the Passau wolf and Italy in the '80s and early '90s. There is also that there are orders direct with an option for a tighter edge. My 5157 had been ordered direct and was close sharp, readily edged. Also that it may have been a one off basket or proto. The quality of the basket is very good. Fulvio can place it in time.
To be honest, it looks like a custom Darkwood Armory piece. The finish is similar to his polished matte finish vs the Del Tin finishes but I may be picking nits. He used to source Del Tin for blades and may still. If Fulvio didn't do the basket then he might have.
Nice piece
Cheers GC
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Post by pellius on Sept 4, 2019 5:12:53 GMT
Nice sword
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Sept 4, 2019 5:19:47 GMT
It looks like it has some decent blade geometry. How does it handle?
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Post by harrybeck on Sept 4, 2019 5:30:45 GMT
I have several dark wood rapiers and matching main gauche. They all have deltin blades and dark wood furniture.
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Post by harrybeck on Sept 4, 2019 5:31:36 GMT
I have several dark wood rapiers and matching main gauche. They all have deltin blades and dark wood furniture.
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Post by pgandy on Sept 5, 2019 1:52:49 GMT
Looks like a good catch.
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Post by Razor on Sept 5, 2019 7:35:26 GMT
It looks like it has some decent blade geometry. How does it handle? It's a little tip heavy. I would like to see the thickness at the COP to be 2.21mm and go down to lest 2mm if not 1.80mm. If I keep it, I might shave it down.
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Post by Razor on Sept 5, 2019 7:36:39 GMT
It would be worth emailing Fulvio to get the specifics. A nice looking piece there. The 2159 has a similar backsword blade but longer. The marks though are of the later variety, as he has used the shield post MRL associations and the Passau wolf and Italy in the '80s and early '90s. There is also that there are orders direct with an option for a tighter edge. My 5157 had been ordered direct and was close sharp, readily edged. Also that it may have been a one off basket or proto. The quality of the basket is very good. Fulvio can place it in time. To be honest, it looks like a custom Darkwood Armory piece. The finish is similar to his polished matte finish vs the Del Tin finishes but I may be picking nits. He used to source Del Tin for blades and may still. If Fulvio didn't do the basket then he might have. Nice piece Cheers GC Thank you for the info! Do I find Fulvio's email on the Del Tin web site?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 7:48:01 GMT
yes info@deltin.net send pictures and description. or drop him a line via fax with your e@ etc Tel e Fax +39 0427 72550 www.deltin.it/home.htm
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