Hello All,

The grand opening of the Frazier Historical Arms Museum in Louisville, Kentucky will be next Saturday. I've been looking forward to this for a while now.

Here is a recent article from the Courier-Journal about the museum.
http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SO...TE=DEFAULT

The museums web page.
[ Linked Image ]
http://www.frazierarmsmuseum.org/

This is very exciting news. That's only an hour and a half or so from CIncy. I'm going to half to plan a trip down there.

Thanks for posting this.

Hi Chad,

I've been looking forward to the museums opening since I first heard about it. It looks to be promising, it's about a 2 hour drive to get to Louisville for me.

Whoever makes it there first really must share impressions with the rest of us.

I would go to the grand opening this weekend but I will be busy (National Guard drill), I will definitely be going sometime next week. I'll let you all know how it is. I don't know if photography is allowed, I'll try to sneak a few pics. :lol:

I'll be going for sure as well. Not this weekend, going to the beach, not next weekend going to Blade, not the weekend after that but the 4rth weekend from now... :)

Hey wait there's another weekend in there between now and blade... hmmm

I just got back from the museum. Well worth the trip. Photography is allowed (no flash), so I took several pictures before my battery was exhausted. So here is a just a taste of the Frazier Historical Arms museum. :cool:

This one should look familiar. :cool:



#078 German Branch Sword
A wonderful replica of a famous 15th century riding sword. It is very light and fast, with a thin stiff blade ideal for the thrust. The design of twisted branches, called the gothic bough style, was a popular motif for swords in the north central regions of Europe. The term "riding sword" designated a sword that was worn as a personal side arm. The grip is hand carved hardwood with a gloss finish. The mid ring, with roped detail, and lower bezel are bronze. The furniture can be ordered in steel or bronze.
Original: Date 1450-1475, German, Royal Armouries, Leeds.

[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]

comments: I had a great time at the museum. It was well worth the wait. Everything is professional, I encourage anyone who is able to go to do so. I plan on making many more visits.

The highlight of the museum is the 3rd floor which features arms from Royal Armouries, the Frazier Collection is pretty impressive as well.

Thanks so much for the pictures. It seems I need to take a trip up to Kentucky sometime soon.

Hi Stephen

Wonderful photos ..... thank you for sharing them !

Any closeups of those baskethilts, in the Jacobite display ?

Slàinte, Mac