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Bill Grandy
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You know, I also used to think the knightly riding sword was ugly, until I handled one in person. Then my opinion of it did a complete 180. I really like this sword. It handles beautifully. Craig's comments about no one paying it any attention until they pick it up don't surprise me in the least.
By the way, A&A's website says you can still get it in bronze.
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Jay Barron
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I found a few more pics. Most are of me with the antiques. These are a good resource because you can get an idea of the size fo these swords. Too often antique swords pictured in books are against bland backgrounds with no frame of reference.
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Steve Grisetti
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| Jay Barron wrote: | | I found a few more pics. Most are of me with the antiques.... |
Hmmm. From the expression, it seems that your favorite was the Type XV single hander. I like that one, too. But I'd also like to get hold of that Sinclair.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Jay Barron
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Nope. The viking was my favorite. Granted, the type XV was beautiful, but the viking just screamed "kill something!!!" (not that I'd ever do that). The cutlass was very cool as well. I loved the long, straight blade. I'd really like to have a copy of that one made.
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Jeremy V. Krause
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Thanks Jay for the pics!
I really enjoyed looked at them. Especiallly that viking. You and any one else who has had the pleasure of handling that are truly fortunate. I have not had the experience of holding such an ancient weapon. Really really cool!
Do you happen to have an idea as to its' weight? POB? approximations would be fine. I'm wondering if it has a very pronounced blade prescence or more mass towards the guard- in other words more like the like the Gaddjhalt or the Reeve (which balances much like the Knight).
Jeremy
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Jason Daub
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Again, thanks for the pics, especially of the antiques and of your own collection. As for the Knightly Riding Sword, it was my first sword purchase, in fact it has the A&A stamp on the blade. I find that is a wonderful cutter and very easy to use in the thrust, it's gratifying to find that other people share the same opinion of this little gem.
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Jay Barron
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| Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | Thanks Jay for the pics!
Do you happen to have an idea as to its' weight? POB? approximations would be fine. I'm wondering if it has a very pronounced blade prescence or more mass towards the guard- in other words more like the like the Gaddjhalt or the Reeve (which balances much like the Knight).
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It was a true privilage to be able to handle those swords. Short of test cutting, Dr. Jones was exceptionally willing to let us examine and generally paw all the pieces he brought. The viking seemed to weigh around 3lbs. (or a tad more) if I remember correctly. It definitely had very pronounced blade presence but was still comfortably weildable. I was also surprised with how familiar it felt. My Jody Samson Carolingian has very similar handling characteristics.
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Jim Mearkle
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I must have been spending too much time on that other forum. I missed the announcement entirely. Looks like it owuld have been worth attending.
P.S. to Mr. Barron: Howdy, Neighbor!
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Jay Barron
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| Jim Mearkle wrote: | I must have been spending too much time on that other forum. I missed the announcement entirely. Looks like it owuld have been worth attending.
P.S. to Mr. Barron: Howdy, Neighbor! |
I didn't realize there was another sword collector in the capital district. The round table was indeed a good time. Unfortunately, I had to skip out before things really got rowdy (the bar was put to good use). Rose, NY is three hours from Albany but we stayed with my sister in law in Syracuse so the drive wasn't bad.
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