Greetings,

I am proud to introduce my small business: At the Royal Sword. www.theroyalsword

Here is how I presented the swords on my Website:

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These simple soldier swords are carefully reproduced, with an attention to every detail: hilts, blade cross section, scabbards, etc. Working from original parts and up-to-date research, unprecedented accuracy was attained: tangs are riveted on the pommel — NOT secured by an anachronic nut; each weapon has a red cloth pad between the hilt and the shoulders of the blade; every model comes with a leather covered wood scabbard. We strived to offer you the best researched selection of swords for the French troops of the first half of the 18th century. These are a must for re-enactors of the French and Indian War and the period preceding it.

More details on the swords are available here: http://www.theroyalsword.com/soldier-swords.html

Also, some of the repros next to original swords:











The four models I offer could not only be attractive to re-enactors but to sword collectors as well. Members of this forum are welcome to ask any questions regarding my products. I also offer buckles to make 18th c. waistbelts and cartridge boxes slings.


Those interested in my background are invited to read the "About me" page. http://www.theroyalsword.com/about

Looking forward receiving comments and questions.

I forgot to mention that swords are shipped to customers in the CONUS by my representative in Mass., Mr. Donald Dupuis. Shipping at a flat rate of 20 for one sword, and 8 per extra sword.

I received this enquiry, and I thought the anser might interest other people.

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Might I inquire as to the type of steel used to produce the sword blades, and distal taper? (Perhaps thickness of the blade just past the ricasso, at mid-point, and two inches back from the tip?

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Steel is 1075.

About the distal taper, here is what I got with my calipers on my FDL-03:

0.23” - 0.17” - 0.11”

David,
Your replicas look excellent. It is nice to see that people interested in replica 18th century swords have more options than GG Godwin.

Jonathan

Thank you Jonathan.

Interested people in the North East will have opportunities to see the swords at Donald Dupuis table. He will be at the market fair at Fort Frederick, Maryland, and also at Johnson Hall market (NY). Probably also at Fort Ticonderoga in late June.

Thanks again, David

As someone interested in both Alabama history and arms and armour, I wanted to highlight this sword in particular:

http://www.theroyalsword.com/soldier-swords/f...tlass.html

It's gorgeous! There are few good reproduction hangers/cutlasses out there for any period, and to see one so beautifully realized at such a reasonable price makes my day!

Thanks a lot, Sean !

One of these cutlasses was found at the Old Mobile, Alabama:
www.southalabama.edu/archaeology/pdf/issue-7.pdf

Sean Flynt wrote:

As someone interested in both Alabama history and arms and armour, I wanted to highlight this sword in particular: http://www.theroyalsword.com/soldier-swords/f...tlass.html It's gorgeous! There are few good reproduction hangers/cutlasses out there for any period, and to see one so beautifully realized at such a reasonable price makes my day!

I also really like that boarding saber, though the Louis XV face - - not my hero.

Have you considered recreating some 18th century hunting swords/cuttoes, or in French, Couteaux de Chasse?