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Post by genocideseth on Feb 5, 2009 1:43:45 GMT
Hmmm, good point. Which one would I rather get now? Tough one... Maybe the Viking sword to be honest, I will pay a tribute to my ancestors while doing so, so it is a two in one.
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Post by musicalpoo on Feb 5, 2009 1:58:53 GMT
Being from Utah, my mom was raised Mormon, and looked up our ancestors, it's kind of a hobby for them mormons...anyways, We have heavy Scottish, German, English, and Norse roots I couldn't be happier with my ancestry. Well, my medieval ancestry anyways, my uncles and aunts and grandmas are...bleh. wow, I sure do know how to get off topic So, to add something useful to my train of thought, here's my personal favorite ONE handed sword from DSA. sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-guide.com/dark-age-sword.html
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 5, 2009 21:32:25 GMT
Yea, I was looking at that blade as well... Leafblades, apparently have great cutting power due to their curved shape. I like the look of that one, but it is a bit too short for me, as I am 6'1'' and would prefer a larger blade.
On a side note, I spotted the Ulfberht on Reliks, and it is in stock. I wonder how they managed to pull those strings? It would be quite shoddy if someone ordered one and it was actually a computer error. The person would be on back order forever!
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 5, 2009 22:08:47 GMT
HAHA! That would be hilarious... Why don't you email them and ask?
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 5, 2009 22:13:07 GMT
Sent them an E-Mail. I will just wait for the response...
I also asked them how many are in stock...
*Update* They only have one in stock. That is all they said...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2009 3:56:42 GMT
The windlass cruciform sword seems to fit those requirements fairly well, based solely on internet information mind you. And at kult of athena it's on sale for under $150, I don't seem to see the sharpening option under the description though... Also the tip looks a little spatulated.
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Post by kidcasanova on Feb 7, 2009 4:11:40 GMT
I was pretty curious about that sword. I wish it was fullered, though. Flattened-diamond cross sections aren't really my thing. Nice looking sword, though. Especially for the price.
Also, since it's on sale I figured I'd mention it: the Global Gear Templar sword. It wont be a great thruster but it looks pretty nice. Shadowhowler sent me some pics of his and the tip is much less spatulate than the stock photos depict. They're on sale for $190. Which is pretty swell, I s'pose.
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Post by shadowhowler on Feb 7, 2009 7:48:44 GMT
Also, since it's on sale I figured I'd mention it: the Global Gear Templar sword. It wont be a great thruster but it looks pretty nice. Shadowhowler sent me some pics of his and the tip is much less spatulate than the stock photos depict. They're on sale for $190. Which is pretty swell, I s'pose. Mine came pretty dull... I'll be sharpening it up and doing a review soon... so if your not in a huge hurry... then you may wanna wait a little bit, we will see how it fares. First impressions are decent... good balance and weight, good feel in hand. Just a REALLY bad edge and a very slight rattle in the cross. Will have more info soon.
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Post by YlliwCir on Feb 8, 2009 23:27:29 GMT
I been looking at that Windlass cruciform also. I like a blade without a fuller.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2009 17:50:41 GMT
Type X and Xa were very popular for a very long time in Europe. I prefer the X and Xa because it best matches my SCA training. They deliver powerful blows that cut through flesh and can break bone though mail. You can easily run an unarmored person through with the point. If someone is in mail, you can only effectively thrust to their face. Face is a good place to thrust because they will probably freak out and make mistakes.
Unlike shorted bladed swords, it takes a bit more practice to be able to control a 31" blade and get it on target. I have been considering the VA Castile lately.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 3:56:06 GMT
Okay as far as medieval short swords go would this one from MRL been legit www.museumreplicas.com/p-260-new-coustille.aspxI've been looking at this, thinking yeah bit of an archers backup sword, or maybe like an exceptionally long dagger with an arming sword or short staff weapon, e.g mace/warhammer or even used with a buckler in some I:33 such thing ........... those are my thoughts ...... BUT!!!....... Is this actually a historically correct weapon or just historically inclined ??
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 6:44:38 GMT
Brissybeater, I think that Coustille is a bit short and light to be an ideal medieval sword (16" blade, 1.5 lb). I think it is a good specialty sword for walking the town, but not for going into battle. Seth said he wanted something that could make powerful blows. I like the design and I have it with a 26" blade. I have also seen it with a 30" blade. This Type XVI style is my second favorite after the Type X but I like it with some more mass and reach.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 3:59:36 GMT
Yeah its very short in terms in ideal war swords but do you think it would make an effective combat blade or do you reckon its length inhibits more then adds advantage ? Suppose as a town weapon it would of suited
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 20:34:49 GMT
I think a short sword of such light weight (1.5 lbs) is a one dimensional weapon. I have seen this first hand in SCA fighting and also in historical dagger manuals were it is only used as a stabbing weapon. It does not have enough mass or rotational speed to depend on for good cut.
Part of the way a sword works is the longer the blade the faster the tip moves in the cut. The tip of a 1 foot sword moves a distance of .78 feet in a 90 degree cut. The tip of a 3 foot sword is traveling 2.35 feet in the same 90 degree cut. So even if your hand is traveling at the same speed, the tip of the longer sword in my example is traveling 3 times faster in order to cover the longer distance in the same time. This is the reason that a light 31" sword blade is so effective. If you cut down the speed, you an make it up with more mass such as in the case of an axe or mace. A thin dagger like weapon... is only good for thrusting and perhaps blocking on a medieval battlefield.
if you hand is making If you make the blade leaf shaped it will gain more mass so in effect it begins to function more like a hand axe.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2009 20:43:47 GMT
I've always had the opposite impression, based on reading what various authorities had to say about recovered Viking-era swords in museums. I see most of them as "big butcher knives" in the shape of swords. The blades should be light and flexible, made exclusively for slicing and other types of cutting. One notable quote that made an impression on me, but I can't remember where I saw it was something to the effect of: "These actual viking-era swords were a complete surprise in hand. They reminded me of nothing so much as a giant butcher knife, flexible and light, and easy to control." That particular reference may have come from Records of the Medieval Sword by Mr. Oakeshott; at least I think it does. OP: good luck on your search; think long, think hard, choose wisely- but if you find you don't like what you've got, I'm sure one of us will be happy to acquire it from you.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2009 5:00:20 GMT
HMmm .. I imagine a medieval sword .. as my grandma make me imagine in fairy tales.. a shiny short sword.. not too long like 32-35" overall lenght .. like a Daguesse sword ... not heavy, that allow the knight make good strikes and a quick movements. In the Oakeshott scale could be the Type XIV Sword, for example swords with flat, light blades designed for cutting.. As my grandma said : to kill dragons !! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Mar 20, 2009 15:35:26 GMT
I imagine a lot of swords...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2009 16:36:29 GMT
Hear, hear, Brenno. I've been eyeing that cruciform sword as well, since it came out in the catalog in fact- but the guard is not working for me. Ah well, got my sights set a bit higher at the moment anyways...come on PM!
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