Want to guess this maker -- myArmoury.com

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

Some of you may have seen this mentioned elsewhere but it was news to me. Anyone want to take a stab at guessing who is turning this thing out? Of course if you read the name on the image that will give it away.

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Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

Hm. That could have potential. It's non-stainless with a hollow-ground blade.

Wow, heavy though.

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 9:44 pm Post subject:

Highland Steel?

Markus Haider · Posted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 9:58 pm Post subject:

Wilkinson - Though very heavy.

Björn Hellqvist · myArmoury Alumni

It seems like Wilkinson has realised where the money is - not in garish commemorative swords, but in useable stuff. It remains to be seen whether they'll find their roots: making swords intended for use, not parades and ceremonies.

Keith Kipferl · Posted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 5:45 am Post subject:

I think it looks great. Nice tapering, hollow-ground blade. Nice looking guard and grip.

But 4+ pounds for a 33 inch bladed sword? I have a hard time seeing where all that weight is in that picture. That leads me to believe the proportions are good and the sword probably handles well. It's just a pound or so too heavy.

Mike Fletcher · Posted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 8:53 am Post subject:

I like the look of this one quite a bit. It is hard to imagine how a relatively short bastard with a well tapered and hollow ground blade could weigh over 4 pounds :eek: That pommel must be more substantial than it looks!

Anybody care to post a link?

Thanks,

Mike

Roger Hooper · Posted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 9:53 am Post subject:

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

There you have it. I think you all have summed up my thoughts pretty well. :)