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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 20:39:42 GMT
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Dec 3, 2008 20:47:12 GMT
VERY nice... it appears to be hollowground... is it?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 21:00:48 GMT
Well, the ricasso is hollow-ground with a central 1/4 fuller, but as the blade tapers, it takes on more of a distinct diamond cross section like in the later 14th century fashion. This is an picture perfect example of a properly made Oakeshott Type XX, in alot of other modern models, they just bevel in three fullers, but the hollow-ground ricasso/central fuller is more historically accurate. My favorite Del Tins are the larger hand and a halves, such as this little trinket.
I go though swords like I do boxers, but this one is definately a keeper. It's right in tune with my Fiore based training and a perfect find.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 21:46:31 GMT
congrats on a simplistic yet sweet looking sword....
I'd love to find a Del-Tin 5155 Gothic Bastard sword on the used market....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 23:21:51 GMT
Well, I just shot Mr. Fletcher an email about getting the work done on this. I am eager see it with a 2pt suspension and oxblood grip rewrap. I'll be sure to post the finished product once it returns.
On the other hand, a used Del Tin that has never been sharpened should run you around $200-$250 in the various forum classifieds - making them highly desirable finds in the sub-$300 market. The only bad side is that when they are posted, its typically only a matter of hours before someone snags them up.
Just keep your eyes peeled, they are always sweet finds and I have not got a lemon yet. In my opinion, Fulvio makes the best sword out there for the money.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 21:47:26 GMT
Congratulations! That is a very nice blade. I have handled it and I think it's a very nice and historically correct reproduction of a typical medieval longsword. Will you sharpen it?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2008 0:50:11 GMT
I used to sharpen everything in my collection. But, in recent years, with my WMA arts, its beneficial to have nicer unsharpened/blunt weapons for exhibitions. I think that I will more than likely keep this one blunt for such a use.
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