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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2020 0:04:43 GMT
I mean I recently read an account of an adolescent rhino being dropped, nearly 100% decapitated by a Tulwar(Without damage to the tulwar, mind you) and it's a partial tang held in with pitch. Just a pet peeve of mine. I really think we have a bias when it comes to tang dimensions and our ideas about strength are convoluted. Many historical full tang weapons were tapered throughout the tang. Some weapons had small tang and were not peened, e.g. the tulwar, which was held together by pitch!
All I can say is... techniques vary.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 24, 2020 0:31:05 GMT
Also I think the stick tang gets a bad rap because of the early days of collecting swords and still now a days people pass off horrible rat tail tangs and we've been engrained into thinking we need full tang to overcome the "rat tail" and in reality if the stick tang is done correctly like in kukri's and talwars you don't need it to be full tang.
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Post by Jash on Dec 25, 2020 0:19:42 GMT
I fully agree. If I recall, similar scenario with the katana? The second peg was added for those who did not have proper technique? Myself included, I prefer my stick tang khukuri's over my full tang. It really changes the balance and overall feel. Very nice gladius indeed! Not even for a first attempt, just nice in general. To be honest, the shorter point bugs me a tad. However, the single piece handle with choice of wood is just beautiful! Will be nice to see this pictured next to your new Albion
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 25, 2020 13:31:09 GMT
Had Purna fix the tip of my gladius as I had given the wrong measurements for it, now I think it looks a lot better.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2020 13:38:51 GMT
Bang, on the money!
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 25, 2020 13:47:13 GMT
Yup goes to show you when looking at measurements to make sure you double check if they are in MM or CM haha :)
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Post by Jash on Dec 28, 2020 22:54:36 GMT
There we go!!
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Post by Hardrada on Dec 29, 2020 7:25:58 GMT
That looks pretty nice! I have been thinking about getting a gladius myself, and since I have not found anything on the market I like I have been considering going custom. I am not familiar with GGK, but from what I see here he could be the right choice.
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Post by soulfromheart on Dec 29, 2020 8:53:33 GMT
Oh yes ! Please tell us your impressions when it arrives !
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Jan 1, 2021 1:44:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2021 1:44:51 GMT
It's beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2021 1:48:23 GMT
Great sword, and the scabbard is actually pretty damn nice, it's basically free. Strap on some brass parts, add some tin plates and bob's your uncle. Very nice. How does the quality of the wood feel to you?
Personally, I am blown away by the pattern in the wood. It's BEAUTIFUL.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Jan 1, 2021 2:06:44 GMT
Great sword, and the scabbard is actually pretty damn nice, it's basically free. Strap on some brass parts, add some tin plates and bob's your uncle. Very nice. How does the quality of the wood feel to you? Personally, I am blown away by the pattern in the wood. It's BEAUTIFUL.
Wood feels great when you hold it, really grips your hand which is nice. Very smooth and looks amazing in person.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2021 2:17:44 GMT
That's the way a gladius is supposed to look. I want one. Just like that one.
Really love the grain in that wood.
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Jan 1, 2021 3:42:04 GMT
Beautiful. The scabbard may be unconventional by Roman standards but I think it looks great too.
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Post by soulfromheart on Jan 1, 2021 9:07:39 GMT
It's absolutely fantastic (that wood grain...drool...) ! I think the scabbard really goes well with the rest. Congrats !
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Post by Jash on Jan 1, 2021 21:03:45 GMT
That turned out lovely! Congratulations! I'm sorry, but for me also the wood grip steals the show lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2021 21:22:09 GMT
The hollow ground isn't so bad either.
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