Longsword and Dussack
Aug 13, 2021 21:18:12 GMT
Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Aug 13, 2021 21:18:12 GMT
Hi,
these two pieces were recently finished. A dark XVIIIb longsword and a rustic Dussack.
This slender XVIIIb longsword was a commission from a friend with a love for the dark and mysterious. Guard and pommel are fire-blackened, the blade is acid-etched to give a dark, distressed look. The very slender blade is clearly optimized for the thrust but remains just wide enough around the CoP to deliver an effective cut. Point control is excellent. Overall this is a very light and nimble sword that though mainly intended for two-handed use feels quite at home in one hand as well.
Stats:
Overall length: 119,5cm
Blade length: 93cm
Blade width: 3,5cm
PoB: 13cm
CoP: 60cm
Weight: 1220g
The Dussack was a very popular weapon in 16th century fencing schools and is depicted in many period manuals. The training versions were probably made of wood but there are a few surviving formerly sharp steel originals. The Dussack in this simple form is believed to be somewhat of a commoner’s weapon, fairly easy to make and an overall very practical design. It offers excellent cutting and good thrusting capabilities in a very compact, durable and handy package. Hand protection is also quite good.
Hinting at the suspected fairly “rough and ready” character of the originals, I left the rough finish from forging and heat treatment intact where possible, with only the edges and the tip finely polished. The grip scales are made from sheep horn, quite a nice material though not always easy to work with.
I am not aware of a surviving steel Dussack with a Nagel but such versions are depicted in many manuals and it just makes sense to have one from a fencing point of view.
Overall, this is a very capable little weapon, stout, reliable and quick in the hand.
Stats:
Overall length: 67,5cm
Blade length: 54cm
PoB: 10cm
CoP: 40cm
Weight: 550g
these two pieces were recently finished. A dark XVIIIb longsword and a rustic Dussack.
This slender XVIIIb longsword was a commission from a friend with a love for the dark and mysterious. Guard and pommel are fire-blackened, the blade is acid-etched to give a dark, distressed look. The very slender blade is clearly optimized for the thrust but remains just wide enough around the CoP to deliver an effective cut. Point control is excellent. Overall this is a very light and nimble sword that though mainly intended for two-handed use feels quite at home in one hand as well.
Stats:
Overall length: 119,5cm
Blade length: 93cm
Blade width: 3,5cm
PoB: 13cm
CoP: 60cm
Weight: 1220g
The Dussack was a very popular weapon in 16th century fencing schools and is depicted in many period manuals. The training versions were probably made of wood but there are a few surviving formerly sharp steel originals. The Dussack in this simple form is believed to be somewhat of a commoner’s weapon, fairly easy to make and an overall very practical design. It offers excellent cutting and good thrusting capabilities in a very compact, durable and handy package. Hand protection is also quite good.
Hinting at the suspected fairly “rough and ready” character of the originals, I left the rough finish from forging and heat treatment intact where possible, with only the edges and the tip finely polished. The grip scales are made from sheep horn, quite a nice material though not always easy to work with.
I am not aware of a surviving steel Dussack with a Nagel but such versions are depicted in many manuals and it just makes sense to have one from a fencing point of view.
Overall, this is a very capable little weapon, stout, reliable and quick in the hand.
Stats:
Overall length: 67,5cm
Blade length: 54cm
PoB: 10cm
CoP: 40cm
Weight: 550g
