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Post by pellius on Apr 16, 2024 18:45:36 GMT
… Then something terrible happened. I started pondering the gradual evolution of blade designs, as necessitated by decades of gradual advancements in armor. After considering the Earl's effectiveness and handling characteristics, I couldn't help but get insatiably curious about....the Viceroy! And there it was, one more half wire example, still sitting there for sale at Kult of Athena. Needless to say, she's on the way. Oh Albion, thou art a cruel and mischievous mistress, indeed. LOL And so it goes!
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Post by pellius on Apr 15, 2024 20:32:30 GMT
Pgandy was always a class act.
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Post by pellius on Apr 15, 2024 17:57:55 GMT
Fantastic sword. Very nice rig.
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Post by pellius on Apr 14, 2024 2:30:18 GMT
Now you have make and model info. Nice
This hobby is so cool 🙂
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Post by pellius on Apr 14, 2024 1:20:50 GMT
The + is for Switzerland. Are you sure it isn’t “GEBR”?
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Post by pellius on Apr 13, 2024 16:49:59 GMT
The ‘67 Swissie is one of my favorite models of all time.
Though not particularly valuable as 19C sabers go, they have become quite a bit less common lately. Do you have the scabbard?
The photos aren’t super clear, but your saber looks to be in very serviceable condition. The original grips were black leather over wood, so not tremendously difficult to repair if you want. The blade looks like it’s in good condition, too. If the hilt is still firm to the blade (prolly is because.. Swiss), a good refurb may be well worthwhile.
Even as is, that’s a very cool sword.
If you like the big and serious look and feel of a true fighting cav saber, the ‘67 is right at the top of the heap, so consider yourself spoiled!
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Post by pellius on Apr 13, 2024 16:28:14 GMT
Nice
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 22:08:08 GMT
Also, welcome to the forum
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 22:06:39 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 20:40:22 GMT
If the list opens, I want to be on it!
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 17:10:49 GMT
I’ve been waiting around half a decade for DF to produce more Chinese sabers. Pretty sure none are coming at this point.
Just as well, I suppose. The LKC’s have better geometry and handling, are bigger, and have a more secure grip wrap.
Still, the DF’s were pretty.
I got a couple of niuweidao from Sinosword/JKOO which are very nice. The fittings are not as nice as DF’s, but a step up from LKC.
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 13:33:09 GMT
There are companies that specifically sell wushu dao. They are designed to be safe as reasonably possible, and meet fundamental requirements for training, demonstration, and performance of form sets. Often your Kung Fu school can order one to meet their curriculum, and make a couple of bucks to boot.
The wushu swords are functional in that they are suitable for basic sword practice and won’t break when abused. They are not suitable at all for “functional sword use” as the term is generally used on this forum. They are way underweight to practice using a functional sword in actual sword fighting (not that you would actually sword fight, but many folks want to practice to actually fight rather than practice to look good in a judged performance).
There is no sword that is of proper weight, geometry, construction, and rigidity that is also entirely safe to use to practice all sword use. Those qualities are what make a sword a deadly weapon.
IMHO, a blunted but otherwise functional sword is the only reasonable option. Such a sword must be treated as a live blade, because that’s what it is. You are just far less likely to grievously cut or stab yourself.
All that said, the best dao (niuweidao) I have found is the LK Chen. It has great balance and geometry, and is available “unsharpened.” It is of an appropriate size for a modern westerner, and the grip is durable and “grippy.” Be aware that the hilt is overly long for some form sets and techniques. While easily compensated for, it would likely be unsuitable for a judged performance of those forms.
Fwiw
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Post by pellius on Apr 11, 2024 23:23:13 GMT
Very nice
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Post by pellius on Apr 9, 2024 19:11:29 GMT
Nice
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Post by pellius on Apr 9, 2024 17:26:20 GMT
Very well.
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Post by pellius on Apr 7, 2024 11:34:27 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 4, 2024 1:08:49 GMT
Another Berserkr! And another Doge!
KoA is absolute boss level lately
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Post by pellius on Apr 3, 2024 18:34:03 GMT
That is SOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!! Me wants it!
Also, very entertaining video!
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Post by pellius on Apr 2, 2024 11:38:32 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 2, 2024 10:22:46 GMT
Very nice! Bad timing for me; hobby funds all gone or I’d grab this one. I sent a PM earlier. Might be good timing for me. We will see. This one would fit very nicely in your collection.
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