Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 9:27 am
Robert- Thanks again! I'm glad you like the results of our transactions!
Nathan- Thanks! Takes one to know one, right? ;) Having all of the swords (and other weapons) I've had over the years has really helped me to refine my collecting. I know so much more about what I like(and don't like) with every new piece. I'm sure you feel the same way. I know your tastes run a bit later than mine, but you seem to focus on complex hilted, early Ren. pieces. I know you have others but that seems to be your passion. I feel that same passion for the later viking stuff. Don't know why, it just calls to me... Having so much other stuff has really helped me understand that over the years.
Gregory- It was found in Ireland. Pierce describes it as having Anglo-Scandinavian hilt features with purely Irish decoration (inlay). The original is (late) 11th century.
Randall- It handles very well. The tight POB makes the tip very lively. It has a slim blade with a lot of
distal taper. It's fast as hell. It doesn't feel like it would have a huge punch, more like you'd pick your spot and hit it!
JD- Yes! I will be doing a few group shots with this and some of my other swords very soon. I love group shots! Your most recent group shot had me salivating...
As for display, I have them on a nice table at the moment but will be making a rack (or maybe wall mounts) at some point this year.
I have been after this sword for a while. I got in Patrick's queue 4 years ago. He contacted me about 8 months ago to ask for my idea and this was what we discussed. I think I had that as my avatar for a while before that. I sorta have to change it now that I have the real deal! :cool: