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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 16:37:50 GMT
Nice acquisition. Is that a 14" chitlange?
I've got to get a Kailash one of these days.
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Post by Dandelion on Mar 13, 2021 11:38:10 GMT
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Post by nq13 on Mar 13, 2021 18:53:52 GMT
Super excited, about my beautiful new sword my boyfriend nddave got me! Forget flowers or jewelry, this definitely beats it all. Thanks rjodorizzi for selling it on the classifieds it was an awesome surprise gift!
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Post by rjodorizzi on Mar 14, 2021 1:50:57 GMT
Super excited, about my beautiful new sword my boyfriend nddave got me! Forget flowers or jewelry, this definitely beats it all. Thanks rjodorizzi for selling it on the classifieds it was an awesome surprise gift! Enjoy it! It is a great piece!
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 14, 2021 17:02:58 GMT
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 14, 2021 17:04:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2021 17:06:08 GMT
Gorgeous. Was it common for Viking swords to be single edged? I'm not used to seeing that. For seax's yes, but not full swords.
Purna did a great job on that.
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Post by theophilus736 on Mar 14, 2021 17:24:44 GMT
Idk about common but they certainly existed. I owned an example of a Baltic viking period sword that was not only single edged but also had a slight forward curve. Wicked blade. But it was a copy of a historical example.
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Post by pellius on Mar 14, 2021 17:48:47 GMT
Very nice Vikings
Edit: I am a big fan of the single edge style.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 14, 2021 18:14:43 GMT
Gorgeous. Was it common for Viking swords to be single edged? I'm not used to seeing that. For seax's yes, but not full swords. Purna did a great job on that. It wasn't common per say, but there are numerous examples and from what I've been told and read it evolved from the long seax to eventually become the single edge sword.
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Post by rannh1 on Mar 14, 2021 23:35:48 GMT
Idk about common but they certainly existed. I owned an example of a Baltic viking period sword that was not only single edged but also had a slight forward curve. Wicked blade. But it was a copy of a historical example. One of the most vicious blades I've ever handled If there was ever a blade i'd feel comfy about charging at a bunch of intruders with, it's that one haha ;D
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Post by theophilus736 on Mar 15, 2021 0:26:53 GMT
Idk about common but they certainly existed. I owned an example of a Baltic viking period sword that was not only single edged but also had a slight forward curve. Wicked blade. But it was a copy of a historical example. One of the most vicious blades I've ever handled If there was ever a blade i'd feel comfy about charging at a bunch of intruders with, it's that one haha ;D Only sword that just felt deadlier in the hand was a Sulowski XVIIIc . I've probably owned two or three dozen swords, and those two were just something else to hold.
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Post by Greg E on Mar 19, 2021 16:36:54 GMT
I believe in Norway it was more common than in other Viking era areas for the single edge blade.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 19, 2021 17:40:03 GMT
I believe in Norway it was more common than in other Viking era areas for the single edge blade. Yes you are correct in that and if I recall correctly it was like 1 in 10 swords in Norway was a single edged sword.
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Post by alientude on Apr 6, 2021 20:00:32 GMT
EDC seax (for the missus) and Elvish dagger (for me) by Wes Beem.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2021 20:39:27 GMT
Does it glow when orcs are near?
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Post by AJGBlack on Apr 6, 2021 20:55:12 GMT
EDC seax (for the missus) and Elvish dagger (for me) by Wes Beem.
Sexy beast. Any plans for a review of the long knife? That's right up my alley.
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Post by pellius on Apr 6, 2021 21:02:26 GMT
Nice! That elvish design has been a big hit for Wes. I like it.
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Post by alientude on Apr 6, 2021 21:03:10 GMT
I do plan on doing a review of the Elvish dagger, but since I feel that no blade is complete without a sheathe/scabbard, I'm probably going to wait on it until after I figure out making one for it.
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Post by pellius on Apr 7, 2021 3:55:17 GMT
Well, I finally found a Swedish m1842/47 cavalry saber / pallasch, and it arrived in my in-box fresh from Sweden today. I've been looking for one of these for about three years. While they aren't exactly rare, they don't turn up in Florida very often, and all of the ones I have seen available on the internet were offered in overseas auctions. As a mere hobbyist, I prefer to buy swords outright, with a reasonably clear price up-front. So when this one popped up at an almost reasonable price, I grabbed it. The blade is in really good condition. The hilt is fair, with a slightly distorted guard and a grip that is missing its leather cover. The hilt washer is also long gone. Thus, there is a small amount of play in the hilt. Having an intact peen and cross-pin, the hilt construction remains sturdy enough for respectful handling, which is very pleasing considering the impressive breadth of its half-leaf recurved blade. I may eventually try my hand at shimming the hilt at the blade and refurbishing the grip, but such thoughts are for another day. Here's a photo with its Swedish cousins in our forever family. On top is the model 1842/47 pallasch. A model 1851 Cutlass is in the middle, with two model 1848 fascine knives at the bottom.Cheers.
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