Posts: 76 Location: Trentino, Italia
Mon 02 Jul, 2012 9:02 am
I've received two weeks ago my Del Tin 5148. Here are some specifications:
Total length: 106cm (~41.7")
Total weigth: 1390g (~3 lbs)
Blade length: 83.5cm (~32.9")
Blade width just below the guard: 4.09cm (~1.61")
Blade width 4cm from the point: 1.945cm (~0.76")
Blade thickness at the guard: 0.505cm (~0.2")
Blade thickness ~2cm from the point: 0.33cm (~0.13")
Pommel dimensions: 7.5x6x1.4cm (~3x2.4x0.55")
Grip length: 15.5cm (~6.1")
Guard width: 23.5 cm (~9.2")
Guard thickness in its central point: 1cm (~0.4")
Blade cross section: exagonal in the forte section, diamond in the medio-debole
*POB: ~7cm from the guard (~2.8")
*Blade forward pivot point: ~4cm from the point (~1.6")
*Blade vibration node: ~52cm from the guard (~20.5")
**Dating: mid 14th Century
*I took the measures of pivot, POB and vibration node according to the suggestions in this thread, as accurately as I could (not so much I fear ;) ):
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=8088
**I don't actually know which was the original sword that inspired this Del Tin creation: I think it could be something similar to the
Wallace Collection A461 (see the link below, by Craig Peters):
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...ight=xviia
And now, some impressions about the sword (maybe this will inspire somebody expert to write a true review! :D ).
At the very first glance, I underestimated the dimensions of the sword: the slenderness of the blade makes it to seem smaller than it actually is. In solo drills it is very fast and light, the heavy pommel gives to the sword a wonderful balance. On the grip there's enough room for one hand+gauntlet, or two hand gripping the pommel (very ergonomic indeed).
The pivot point close to the blade tip makes this sword a good thruster, with the blade point hanging quite firmly in the air even with rapid changes of attack direction.
It is a solid sword, with a stiff blade and overall good finish. The iron twisted wire of the grip became slightly loose after an attempt of protective lubrification, but I easily fixed it. Fulvio Del Tin makes on request also the scabbard, in decorated leather with steel chape.
So, that's all! I'm not an expert, take my opinions as they are, with a smile if needed!! :)
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