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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2008 3:03:35 GMT
Ric, that appears to be a screw-on pommel. Have you attempted to twist it off and see what's under the hood?
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 3, 2008 5:33:13 GMT
Not yet, Krieg, I've never disassembled a Windlass before. Do you know if they use any epoxy or just a straight screw on?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2008 7:05:40 GMT
They do both, it depends on the model. Try giving the pommel a firm counterclockwise twist and see if it loosens up. If not, then it's likely epoxied. If that's the case, I'd suggest just leaving it alone. Let me know what you discover.
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 3, 2008 8:26:13 GMT
I gave it a good try, Krieg, it don't wanna come loose. Me and a friend put it thru some serious use on Saturday, it's still solid no movement in the fittings.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2008 19:24:16 GMT
Thanks for giving it a try, Ric. I'm not sure why it is, but, as I said, Windlass does both types of assemblies: plain threading and threading with epoxy. There doesn't seem to be any method to their "madness." It just seems to randomly depend upon the model. In any case, I appreciate the info.
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Post by hotspur on Nov 4, 2008 0:30:12 GMT
My only one later threaded Windlass always had a creak but was devilish to loosen until I had simply used it for a very long time. I had no reason to disrupt it until the pommel came off and then used wedges for the cross, then shims for the grip. The sword has been just fine, all those years later. I am able to remove it at will, then replace all assemblies just as loose as the day I had it apart. There may be some reasoning in actually looking when something is loose but it is usually the cross slop because of the thread thickness, as well as some handle gaps. Inspecting for the heck of it is entirely a matter of one's own. Cheers Hotspur; something tells me the Patton is never going to need removing (mine has gotten stains, horrors)
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Post by ExtremeDeathman on Jan 12, 2009 20:35:58 GMT
Just looked for a good review like this one. +1 Karma!
I remember I had a bit longer Athen Ancient sword in my hands from a museum or are you just so tall?
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Post by YlliwCir on Jan 12, 2009 20:44:35 GMT
Thank you, Ex. I am five foot, ten inches tall. I was concerned about the relative shortness of this one, proved to be a non issue. This little sword's a real gem.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 22:21:44 GMT
Karma for Kitty-walk. The handle looks like it might become slick, once covered in blood. What gives with the non-textured finish?
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Post by YlliwCir on Jan 12, 2009 22:32:30 GMT
Thanks, Larry. I was a bit worried about the grip factor too, until I used it. It is has a unexpectly firm grip. I did a test with vegetable and motor oil. You can't see it real good but I drenched the grip.
It was a bit more "slippy" feeling than usual, but at no time did I feel like I was going to lose control of the blade. I think it's the shape of the grip itself makes it easy to hang onto.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2009 2:55:49 GMT
Thanks +1 and a tip of the old tin hat. I've always avoided metal handles ,but thats just because I 'm always looking for something to carve on and I thought metal might prove slippery in action. I guess that depends on the shape and the strength of the hand wielding it.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jan 13, 2009 9:52:23 GMT
Thanks, Dann, I admire your work.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2009 17:20:18 GMT
That is one seriously nice little blade, I am hoping paul gets around to making one of you lot review the windlass baselard.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jan 13, 2009 21:31:56 GMT
Thanks, Wraith. Personally, I have never cared for the various baselards I have seen. Which is a bit strange as I generally like a short blade.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2009 23:47:55 GMT
WOW! That oil video really impressed me. I thought that the handle would be way to slippery to hold. This gives me a new opinion on steel handles. Even though I still like wood handles better. ;D +1
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2009 0:45:56 GMT
Great review Ric...
the romans and greeks swords are not my favorites but I enjoy your job and comments ..
Ricwilly rocks!!!!
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Post by genocideseth on Jan 19, 2009 1:12:32 GMT
Wow! Fantastic review! Makes me want one of the little buggers (Sword, I already have a cat )
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Post by Avery on Jan 20, 2009 2:36:01 GMT
Ric, I think you have the monopoly on gladii reviews!! Yet again another tempting offering from windlass that has a short no whip blade that holds up to all the your brutal tests! + 1 for the information, thanks, Ric.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jan 22, 2009 20:57:45 GMT
Thanks, Brian, I like this one the more I handle it, I agree tho, I prefer wood or leather for my grip.
Thanks, Mordrent, I will rock on. LOL Seth, thanks. Are you sure you don't want another cat? I got a few extras.
Absilits, thanks. I do seem to have settled into focusing on the shorties. I prefer em.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2009 22:50:37 GMT
Nice sword ! And great review RicWilly ! Had you try the windlass pugio roman dagger ? It's the same size and the same looking blade. But I am curious to know the differences or similarity beetwen this two short swords...
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