Aaron Schnatterly wrote: |
I'm quite excited about the XVa swords as well... probably looking at a Ringneck and/or Talhoffer, myself. I'll look forward to discussing them. |
Goodie gumdrops. It's a "date" then. :D
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I'll look at this in the future, as my collection advances (read: after I sign over a few more paychecks to Howy :D ). The Svante is on my list, though I don't know if I'll be able to swing that in '05. I'm also wondering how a widened grip affects the handling of a cutter like the Duke? |
Ever since I got to handle the Svante I've got that sword in my sights. It's not anywhere near being included in my current plans though. Have other swords to pay for first.
When talking about the Duke -do you mean with it's current hilt or if it would feature a hilt similar to that of the Svante?
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Did. The neighbors really thought I was nuts. I was very impressed with the effect :eek: . This is definitely an all-around demon of a sword. |
He he, I know all about freaky reactions from neighbors. You should have seen the look on one of my neighbor's face when he met me, decked out in training uniform and carrying a renaissance twohander, a pole-axe and a longsword blunt. He was like: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf:
But, back on track now: How did it go when you tried the Mortschlag? Did you do it bare handed or with gloves?