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Post by demented on Apr 25, 2020 0:09:27 GMT
Going off Oakschott typology ,what is your favorite longsword?
The other option is for stuff not listed.
I really like the looks of the XIIa but after handling it I just didn't care for it. So far the XVIa is my favorite although I have only got to handle about 50% of that list. I really want to tryout an XVIIIb next, I have a feeling that will be up there with the XVIa.
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Post by leviathansteak on Apr 25, 2020 2:00:45 GMT
Still loving my XVa. Good versatility in a multitude of scenarios and lovely handling. I have a soft spot for XIIa and XIIIa but ive no more space for more longswords till i get a new flat!
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Post by nddave on Apr 25, 2020 3:00:07 GMT
XVIa and XVII for me from the list XVIIIa too even though its the top choice in my opinion overall, its not on the list.
Honestly OP, I'd swap out XVIIIe for XVIIIa in the poll as its definitely the more popular subtype of XVIII plus XVIIIe is more of a great sword than a long sword.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 25, 2020 4:31:31 GMT
XVa too. XVIIIe (Dane) is also nice.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Apr 26, 2020 15:57:04 GMT
Eighteen B and C are my favorites.
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Post by theophilus736 on Apr 26, 2020 16:24:27 GMT
XVIIIc easily. A well made one feels like a magic sword.
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Post by alexkjren on Apr 28, 2020 17:35:48 GMT
I'd like to select one of each but since I can't do that I'll go with XIIa since when I think of a Medieval European sword, that's the first thing that pops into my head. There's just something about those big 13th C great swords that's really attractive to me.
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Post by kloborgg on Apr 28, 2020 18:51:33 GMT
XVIIIb and XVa ... I just really like narrow and strongly tapering stabby swords.
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Post by Lord Newport on Apr 28, 2020 22:00:40 GMT
Type XIII for me ....
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Post by MOK on Apr 29, 2020 9:13:07 GMT
Cannot compute. Too much variation within each type.
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Post by Tomt24 on Apr 29, 2020 10:23:31 GMT
I really liked the XVIIIc for a time, but seeing it wastly overrepresented in todays line ups, it kinda lost its taste a little.
The XVIIIe is a interesting one, seen a few interesting one lately in museums. Except for a Albions Dane which isn't really a longsword, I don't know of any highend production ones?
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Post by sellsword on Apr 30, 2020 6:56:59 GMT
Recently put in an order for a XVIa so I'm gonna have to go with that one.
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Post by demented on Apr 30, 2020 8:41:01 GMT
Recently put in an order for a XVIa so I'm gonna have to go with that one. Nice choice, Its a very versatile blade.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 30, 2020 9:28:52 GMT
I have a DSA Two Handed Dane which is in principle a XVIIIe. But a very light and nimble one, absolutely usable one handed, so it's not typical for an XVIIIe (or a DSA two hander). So I stay with XVa as favourite.
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Post by Tomt24 on Apr 30, 2020 11:37:53 GMT
I have a DSA Two Handed Dane which is in principle a XVIIIe. But a very light and nimble one, absolutely usable one handed, so it's not typical for an XVIIIe (or a DSA two hander). So I stay with XVa as favourite.
Is a XVIIIe typically only used two handed?
XIIa and XVa seem to be the most historically used from my perception so far.
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Post by nddave on Apr 30, 2020 13:42:21 GMT
I have a DSA Two Handed Dane which is in principle a XVIIIe. But a very light and nimble one, absolutely usable one handed, so it's not typical for an XVIIIe (or a DSA two hander). So I stay with XVa as favourite.
Is a XVIIIe typically only used two handed?
XIIa and XVa seem to be the most historically used from my perception so far.
Yes Type XVIIIe Swords were exclusively two-handed. I mean I'm sure there were a few "Conan" types that could use them one-handed. Though the size and use of the sword classifies it as a Great Sword.
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Post by Tomt24 on May 1, 2020 10:36:32 GMT
Yes Type XVIIIe Swords were exclusively two-handed. I mean I'm sure there were a few "Conan" types that could use them one-handed. Though the size and use of the sword classifies it as a Great Sword.
Most of which I've seen so far where around 1,35-1,55m in length. Which puts them below the large Great Swords like Montante but firmly above typical longswords.
Any idea how they where used in the historical context? Primary weapon on foot? Secondary weapon with a polearm or pike?
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Post by Luka on May 1, 2020 11:41:47 GMT
I voted XIIIa, but I do think a distinction between warswords and longswords should be made, although it would probably have an overlapping cases... If XIIIa would be excluded as a warsword/greatsword, than I would vote XVIIIb...
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Post by StevenJ on May 1, 2020 13:36:45 GMT
I like XVIIIB and XVA the most. When I think of longsword I think of fighting in full armor and having a longsword that has a rigid point for thrusting is what I worry about the most. The wide XIIa and XIIA type longswords are better for lightly armored opponents and if I were in a fight without full armor I'd rather have a one handed sword and shield. I know it's all hypothetical since no one uses swords for actual defense anymore. It's the inner fencer in my that makes me think like this.
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Post by bd68 on May 2, 2020 18:45:26 GMT
I voted xviiib. I haven't had much time with it but I love my Albion Earl. I've had a few examples of some of the other sword types but this has been my favorite by far.
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