NEW!- CS Classic Gentleman's Saber

looks very similar to the german naval swords to me, with the folding guards and overall look.

you can see what I mean at www.stromloswords.com/german_swords.html

and poohze, I have a base in Canberra to get whatever you want from this site.

cheers,

rob

I'll have to spend some more examination time of the Cold Steel offering mentioned. While it does share some naval similarity, it could as well have been patterned more on an artillery dress sword. The pipe back is likely an affectation in this case but who really knows what horror next lays in the mind of Lynn Thompson.

I do know that my Horster naval sword of the 20th century is a lot of fun to play with. While i have not bothered to tune up the edge (although pretty sharp), it has been a lot of fun just slicing air. This one is quite wafer thin.


Tee Hee ;D Try that with your Lynn Thompson video commercial. That is the weight of the sword curving the blade while being held by the tip.

Here was that spontaneous weekend buy and was less than $180 combined and has been great fun.


The naval sword is somewhat along the lines of what Cold Steel has in mind. Hey, you know? Anything for a buck, right?

That best buy at ShakyBones is still up. A Japanese naval dress sword and Spanish artillery sword package at $225 <shrug> Kind of a last call on that one. I may grab them both myself (although there are other bargains I am watching).
www.shakybonescollectibles.com/Shop.php?cat=2

Have fun, that is what is truly important.

Cheers

Hotspur; Jonathan, I have a Robson question for you at some point via the mail. Nothing terribly important but interesting

Spring loaded mechanism! Well, that sounds very um...historical? Any spring loaded mechanisms on sabres from history Glen?

More like a leaf spring to hold the folding section in place when closed or open, not something that would pop open at the press of a button (the term "spring loaded" leads to a false impression, IMO). These hinged guards (with leaf springs) were used historically from the late 18th century (if not a bit earlier) through WWI and possibly later. Here is an example from a British Pattern 1796 Infantry Officer's Sword:

Jonathan shows the leaf spring pretty well. Thre is a detent that locates the guard. They are lifted by hand and move about more or less easily. As it lifts towards the grip, there is some resistance that would would take a good blow to bend it towards the hand. The naval sword I picture has a small fippity jibit that is quite like the one Jonathan shows. these fold to make wear more comfortable against uniform and hip. Some are not much more than a leaf spring that is fastened to the tang and protrudes through. A good many of the 19th century have a post like button or ball behind the spring pressure. Some of the post types do lock it quite securely but keep in mind that most of these sword types were strictly dress swords or used for pointing at the fellows that needed shooting.

That link I posted to Shaky Bones pictures the little guard on that Japanese naval sword. Some of these are as trivial as to not have really needed at all but they do make them lay flat and lock to the scabbard. Here is the guard on mine. A simple leaf and detent much like Jonathan's 1796.



Cheers

Hotspur; The French military epees have big honkin' ball bearings backed by the spring. Smooth but easy to fold

Thanks Jonathan and Hotspur! I've never been much interested in swords from more recent periods, but just lately that seems to be changing... Thanks for helping me up the steep learning curve!

Cheers
Marc E

I saw it on their site as I was perusing - I just don't have the interest in swords of this type; altho I do understand the ones that do.

i really like the look of it and it seriously looks like a dealer of plastic death

Do they sell a sharpened blade.