Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Sun 26 Oct, 2003 10:53 pm
The Tritonia is definitely one of those types of swords one has to hold and see in person to truly appreciate it. When I first saw it, I thought it was unusual and its odd proportions were very unattractive to me. It seemed large, bulky, and unwieldy. Upon getting it in the hand, one is immediately shown the true surprise this sword has to give. It's truly an enticing weapon with a very complex
blade geometry and unique handling characteristics. It's quite beautiful.
I think part of the reason it's thought to be so unusual is that it's quite unique on the reproduction market. I'm not sure I've seen another sword that even comes close to the Tritonia that has made its way into production. There are other historic swords with a similar appearance that I've seen documented, but I doubt their handling characteristics or even intended purpose are the same.
Here's a photo I took of the Tritonia:
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