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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2008 0:27:49 GMT
Need a little help here for any who can offer... I picked up an older MRL-distributed Del Tin for my collection that is approximately 15 years old (made between 1992 and 1994), produced before the MRL / Del Tin split. It may have been manufactured on a custom level however. Here are the specs: Material: German Krupps Steel (specific unknown) Overall Length: 38.50" Blade Length: 32.00" Blade Width @ Cross: 1.75" PoB: 4.0" CoP: 23" (approximate) Cross Length: 8.25" Pommel Width: 2.25" Pommel Thickness: 1.50" Overall Weight: (I don't have scales, but I would estimate just over 2lbs) If it had to be typified, I call it an Oakeshott Type X with what appears to be a modified Type I pommel and a modified Style 3 guard. I am trying to get it nailed down to a Del Tin model number or MRL model name if I can. Of course, if its customized/special order, this may not be possible. I am posting pictures below. Any input would be apperciated.
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 24, 2008 2:52:10 GMT
I dunno what it is, but I LIKE it... If that sword found it's way over to my house, I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers...
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Nov 24, 2008 2:55:54 GMT
I dunno what it is, but I LIKE it... If that sword found it's way over to my house, I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers... what if your dog was named crackers?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2008 3:13:58 GMT
I talked with another collector that does not have this specific sword, but he verified that it was made between 1992 and 1994 due to the wire wrap and the way the blade sets in a double-bevel in the guard (it sets in a large oval shape, but then is seated in a specific blade diameter cut out) - how he knows this, I have absolutely no idea... . He seems to think that it is a custom piece made to a specific request due to the pommel design. The sword is of some of the highest quality I have seen, better than alot of Del Tins I have seen (owned). The pictures do not do it justice. I plan on keeping it. Just trying to get a grip on what exactly it is. I suppose I could call it a Type X and leave it at that. If I find out more info, I will repost it here.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2008 10:37:39 GMT
any of the old Del-tins with Krupp steel blades are definite keepers.
A friend & guilde member owns on old D-T two handed claymore and this thing is a utter beast!
looks like a very nice find for you...congrats.
cheers,
Bill
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 24, 2008 12:49:06 GMT
what if your dog was named crackers? Well, then that would be odd... since I have two cats and no dog... also, if my sword EAT my dog... well... I guess I would be a little scared... and I would be forced to serve the sword for fear of being eaten. I would polish and oil it daily, and buy one of DBK's fine scabbard for it to rest in when it was tired... and never EVER flub a cut with it, so as not to occur it's wrath.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2008 3:08:21 GMT
It reminds me a bit of those norman sword with the "spike hilt", but I don't think the pommel is right for that... Still, looks pretty darn cool! I guess it's not sharpened?
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