I have for sale Tinker Pearce sword 2008-010, this is a riding sword of diamond section that Tinker mated with an antique steel hilt for me. This is a lovely sword, very nicely balanced and fast in the hand with excellent point control in a style of an early renaissance riding sword. The hilt is steel, and is probably late 19th early 20th century in the style of the renaissance but could be much older. I simply don't know. What I do know is that the steel has a nice natural patina (we did not do anything to it) and is quite hard, you can not bend any of the cross or knuckle by hand. The matching pommel is a globe cut with spiral grooves and is nice as well. Specifications are as follows
wt 874 g
blade 30.5 inches
total length 37.4 inches
blade width at base 1.5 in
diamond cross section, slight convex curve (Tinker is a master at these type XVs) with a minute secondary bevel right at the edge (very sharp - poker chips my green bamboo)
linear profile taper to 26 inches then strongly curved to the tip (sharp and pointy - be careful with it!)
POB 4.5 inches
Peened tight on pommel end (not a nut)
It has a black leather wrapped grip. Tinker did not sharpen the last inch and half or so of the blade near the hilt so that a finger could be placed over the guard. There is plenty of room for a glove or gauntlet.
Includes the standard, unadorned Tinker/Gus leather sheath.
I think that about covers it but if you have any questions let me know. I am taking a little bit of a hit on this but thats OK as I have another project in the works with Tinker, and hence in need of funds.
I am asking $800 - out the door - including shipping paypal fees etc etc shipped CONUS. If outside US let me know and I will figure out the additional required for customs and int'l shipping etc.
Thanks for looking. TR
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