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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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| Quote: | | How historicaly accurate is this sword because this is the first smallsword I noticed that has almost a saber style guard. |
The heart shaped guard that is on the Del Tin smallsword is what is often called a "boat shell" guard. It is known as hilt type 113 in A.V.B. Norman's The Rapier & Smallsword 1460-1820 "from 1720 onwards." The boat shell guard survived well into the 19th century on military swords as well. This style of guard was not uncommon.
http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/5531.html
Here is a thread that features a smallsword hilted spadroon with guard of the same form.
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=1545
| Quote: | | And how does it compare with G.G.Godwin's Smallsword,the Cold Steel Smallsword, Pheonix Metal Creatings Smallsword, or anyother sharp smallswords availible on the market that is under $400? |
I wish I could help you out, I have not seen one of Cold Steel's smallswords, or the Del Tin to comment on. The Phoenix Metal Creations (Erik Stevenson) smallsword was a custom piece for a customer, as are all his swords. He did an awesome job on the reproduction. I was fortunate to get on his waiting list, I have a smallsword on order from Erik. More on that one when the time comes around. 
A smallsword by Erik Stevenson
http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/5358.html
None of the smallswords on the market are sharpened, as the smallsword is a thrust-only weapon, a sharp point is all you need.  I have not seen an antique smallsword with a sharpened blade. But this is not to say they they do not exist, I'm sure some there are existing examples . You would probably be more likely to find a blade of hexagonal or diamond cross section sharpened rather than one triangular in shape. Just my thought on the matter.
The Del Tin Smallsword
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Stephen A. Fisher
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Just something I've found interesting about these heart shaped guards is that when looking at pictures of a several antique early smallswords. A half-heart shaped guard is clearly evident, they could be seen as a forerunner to the full heart shaped guard.
From the Royal Swedish Armory
http://www.thearma.org/spotlight/heymr.htm
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From the latest Czerny's International Auction House catalog
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Johannes S.
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THank you very much Stephen. One last question though. Is The G.G.Godwin smallsword sharp? And if it is sharp is only part or all the blade sharp? Thanks again.
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Johannes S. wrote: | | THank you very much Stephen. One last question though. Is The G.G.Godwin smallsword sharp? And if it is sharp is only part or all the blade sharp? Thanks again. |
Hi Johannes,
The Godwin smallsword is blunt, except for the point.
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Stephen A. Fisher
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Roger Hooper
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And never forget the Arms and Armor model, a screaming little demon of a smallsword.
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Adam R
Location: Vale of Belvoir, UK Joined: 15 Jan 2004
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | And never forget the Arms and Armor model, a screaming little demon of a smallsword.
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Is that an epee blade on it's side?
Adam Roylance
KDF Nottingham
www.nottinghamsword.co.uk
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Adam R wrote: | | Is that an epee blade on it's side? |
Hi Adam,
A&A uses what is known as a musketeer / "double-wide" epee blade. While they look similar, they are quite different from the sport blade.
http://www.myArmoury.com/review_aa_ss.html
| Quote: | | And never forget the Arms and Armor model, a screaming little demon of a smallsword. |
Hi Roger,
I was compelled to order another one a few weeks ago when they still had the myArmoury.com 5% discount. I ordered it with turks heads & a 32" blade. The sad fact is that I still miss my old one that I sold to James Aldrich. This one will be nice, and a permanent keeper.
To answer Johannes question about sharp smallswords on the market. I'm sure Albion could sharpen the Del Tin if asked. Other than that, the other smallswords that I have seen all have blades of triangular cross section and are not sharped. I do not know of any one who has Cold Steel's smallsword. So I can't say anything about it's quality, etc.
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