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Post by zaskar24 on Jun 20, 2016 5:17:02 GMT -5
I have always liked the look of your Del Tin trescuinge. I am also pretty sure that if Conan could have had a pistol, especially a 1911, he would have used it! Nice looking Kimber.
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Post by trescuinge on Jun 20, 2016 14:02:34 GMT -5
I have always liked the look of your Del Tin trescuinge. I am also pretty sure that if Conan could have had a pistol, especially a 1911, he would have used it! Nice looking Kimber. Thanks! The Del Tin is a great sword. It's based on a 14th Century design, when a big enough sword could still cut a fully armored man. The sword moves well with either one or two hands on the hilt.
I feel Conan would definitely be a large caliber guy, .45 at least, but maybe more of a wheel-gunner. I can see him backing up El Borak with 1917 in one hand and a Khyber knife in the other.
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Post by trescuinge on Jun 20, 2016 14:09:27 GMT -5
Hopefully I figured out how to post pictures correctly. If not I will go back to the drawing board. Here are pictures of my a-historical bastard sword with a little Irish and Scottish influence from John Lundemo of Longship Armoury. I have to get better pictures of this beauty. It seems to float in hand until it hits. Now that's a nice looking sword!
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Post by zaskar24 on Jun 20, 2016 16:54:48 GMT -5
Hopefully I figured out how to post pictures correctly. If not I will go back to the drawing board. Here are pictures of my a-historical bastard sword with a little Irish and Scottish influence from John Lundemo of Longship Armoury. I have to get better pictures of this beauty. It seems to float in hand until it hits. Now that's a nice looking sword! Thank you!
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Post by trescuinge on Jun 22, 2016 21:11:13 GMT -5
My Windlass Steelcrafts reproduction of a Patton sabre.
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Post by deuce on Jun 24, 2016 18:20:14 GMT -5
Right on!
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Post by zaskar24 on Jun 26, 2016 11:10:03 GMT -5
Always had a soft spot for the Patton sabre. Say what you will about old George. He was a hell of a leader and more than likely born outside of his time by a few hundred years.
How is the Windlass version? While military swords like this are later then my interest I have to admire a well thought out sword design.
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Post by trescuinge on Jun 27, 2016 16:32:49 GMT -5
Ok, my review of the Windlass Steel Patton Saber.
The blade is 35" long with a 1" ricasso and a 28" fuller. 1 1/8" wide by ¼" thick at the ricasso, 3/8 " wide and 1/8" thick just before the point. It seems to be well forged and tempered. I have read that the blade is heavier than the original, especially in the tang. It's a stiff blade with the center of percussion about 3 ½ " from the point.
The whole sword is solid in the hand and balances about 3inches ahead of the guard. The guard itself is heavy gauge steel and covers the hand very well. The 3 piece hilt is held together by 3 screws and is easy to take down, but the entire assembly tends to loosen and shift in the hand if the screws aren't tightened properly. The top-strap of the hilt fits into a bushing that passes through the guard and this connection was a little loose till I shimmed it. The hilt also looks clunky compared to something like an 1860 Light Cavalry but can be gripped solidly in a gloved hand and allows very nice control of the point. Cutting takes some practice since the COP on the lightest part of the blade, but thrusts are easy and natural.
All in all, it is well-made and sturdy, a great value for the price. The sword also came with a wooden scabbard covered with green canvas with a steel chape and an easy-sheathing throat that must have been a godsend for galloping cavalry troopers.
Overall length is 44"; sword weight 2 ½ lbs.
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Post by deuce on Sept 17, 2016 19:42:16 GMT -5
Next up is my Albion Next Generation Vigil with a scabbard and belt by Brian from DBK Custom Sword Scabbards. One heck of a nice guy to work with and a true artist when it comes to this type of work. Bumping Scott's great thread. If y'all have bladed weapons, post pics in this topic. Always cool to see new steel.
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Post by bront on Sept 21, 2016 6:02:17 GMT -5
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Post by zaskar24 on Nov 6, 2016 17:46:02 GMT -5
Here are two weapons from Arms & Armor as well as my buckler from the now defunct Mercenary's Tailor. The spear is A&A's Viking Spear and the axe is a custom piece that I had A&A make based on a drawing that I sent them. There is more to come.
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Post by bobbyderie on Nov 6, 2016 19:22:50 GMT -5
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Post by trescuinge on Nov 6, 2016 22:24:30 GMT -5
Here are two weapons from Arms & Armor as well as my buckler from the now defunct Mercenary's Tailor. The spear is A&A's Viking Spear and the axe is a custom piece that I had A&A make based on a drawing that I sent them. There is more to come.
Nice set up Zaskar. Of course, if you attack my monastery I'll attack you with a pitchfork!
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Post by zaskar24 on Nov 11, 2016 15:54:00 GMT -5
I hate it when I get pitchforked trescuinge! Here are some pictures of my Michael Pikula made XIIIb with scabbard and double belt suspension by Brian Kunz of DBK swords. Both great guys to work with and great artisans as well. Michael is no longer taking custom orders so I am glad that not only was I able to have this made but to also meet him in person for this project and one other that I have yet to post.
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Post by deuce on Nov 15, 2016 12:13:44 GMT -5
Sweet! That is practically the epitome of a European sword, IMO.
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