I had put such on back burner, but now... Does anyone have good photo(s) of the allectus or aquilifer? Or advice from owning? I need to choose, & the web site pics & sketches don't help me. Thanks!
Specific uncertainties from Albion's pics:
No decent res overall view, in the one they provide the Aquilifer's turn towards the tip appears to be a "sharp angle" rather than a curve. Can anyone who has one tell me if this is true, or perhaps is just a bad / low res photo crop job?
I lean towards fulham as 10% lighter, for quicker handling, but I do not want a "triangular" sword. Imo a leaf blade "should be" a smooth curve.
Also, perhaps less important, but the longer "drawn out" pommel in Aquilifer photos looks somewhat unattractive and out of proportion to me, on a 20" blade. But I recognize that it may feel and look different in person. Can anyone who has seen or handled both comment?
Thanks again.
No decent res overall view, in the one they provide the Aquilifer's turn towards the tip appears to be a "sharp angle" rather than a curve. Can anyone who has one tell me if this is true, or perhaps is just a bad / low res photo crop job?
I lean towards fulham as 10% lighter, for quicker handling, but I do not want a "triangular" sword. Imo a leaf blade "should be" a smooth curve.
Also, perhaps less important, but the longer "drawn out" pommel in Aquilifer photos looks somewhat unattractive and out of proportion to me, on a 20" blade. But I recognize that it may feel and look different in person. Can anyone who has seen or handled both comment?
Thanks again.
| Carl W. wrote: |
| Specific uncertainties from Albion's pics:
No decent res overall view, in the one they provide the Aquilifer's turn towards the tip appears to be a "sharp angle" rather than a curve. Can anyone who has one tell me if this is true, or perhaps is just a bad / low res photo crop job? I lean towards fulham as 10% lighter, for quicker handling, but I do not want a "triangular" sword. Imo a leaf blade "should be" a smooth curve. Also, perhaps less important, but the longer "drawn out" pommel in Aquilifer photos looks somewhat unattractive and out of proportion to me, on a 20" blade. But I recognize that it may feel and look different in person. Can anyone who has seen or handled both comment? Thanks again. |
The Aquilifer is a Fulham pattern gladius which does, in fact, have a sharp angle at the turn to the triangular tip.
The Allectus, a Mainz pattern, is much more of a leaf shape blade and has a smoothed transition to the tip.
I ordered an Allectus (Mainz). Thanks Clayton. When I get it, maybe I'll try to figure out how to post an overall view photo for the next person.
I am still curious how certain we are that the Fulham gladius had a sharp angle, as opposed to at least somewhat of a curve (smoother transition), given the severe corrosion I see in posted museum photos. (But, museum pics are also not so detailed :-)
Carl
I am still curious how certain we are that the Fulham gladius had a sharp angle, as opposed to at least somewhat of a curve (smoother transition), given the severe corrosion I see in posted museum photos. (But, museum pics are also not so detailed :-)
Carl
| Carl W. wrote: |
| I am still curious how certain we are that the Fulham gladius had a sharp angle, as opposed to at least somewhat of a curve (smoother transition), given the severe corrosion I see in posted museum photos. (But, museum pics are also not so detailed :-)
Carl |
A question that is assuredly better answered by Peter. :)
Have you considered the Decurio? To me, the Decurio seems the most interesting... Apparently the prototype is almost done... I suspect I should have the Decurio within the next 3-5 months.
Chris,
I agree spatha are interesting (my interest is "very very old"), & next gen I'd have some hopes for, as prior gen & other spatha makes out there I've seen so far seem unrefined to me (for lack of a better word) except for a beautiful one by John L at Odin. But I had trouble deciding on a gladius based on available photos, I'd have never been able to decide based on just a sketch.
Having said that, not sure how many swords I'll end up with, & I may go viking next. Ancient piracy appeals, though not sure how my only boat (canoe :-) would perform in the north sea.
I agree spatha are interesting (my interest is "very very old"), & next gen I'd have some hopes for, as prior gen & other spatha makes out there I've seen so far seem unrefined to me (for lack of a better word) except for a beautiful one by John L at Odin. But I had trouble deciding on a gladius based on available photos, I'd have never been able to decide based on just a sketch.
Having said that, not sure how many swords I'll end up with, & I may go viking next. Ancient piracy appeals, though not sure how my only boat (canoe :-) would perform in the north sea.
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