Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Mon 17 Oct, 2011 5:10 pm
| William Swiger wrote: |
| Just a quick question to anyone who has the newer A&A Maurice Sword - How does it handle? Was considering ordering one with a longer grip based on a couple of short reviews I read. If it handles well as is - will just get the standard version. |
William, I have the newer version (and used to have the old version). I quite like it as an historical piece, but in terms of handling it may not be to everyone's taste. Its built for great sweeping arcs from horseback, not for nimble fencing maneuvres. The wire wrap grip is a bit hard on the naked palm but provides very good contact for a gloved hand. I wouldn't feel comfortable with lengthening the grip on this sword, from either an historical or performance viewpoint. If you're looking for an A&A sword (excellent choice!) from this period with a longer grip, their 12th century sword is another good option.
Posts: 443 Location: Reston, VA
Mon 17 Oct, 2011 10:42 pm
| J.D. Crawford wrote: |
| William Swiger wrote: | | Just a quick question to anyone who has the newer A&A Maurice Sword - How does it handle? Was considering ordering one with a longer grip based on a couple of short reviews I read. If it handles well as is - will just get the standard version. |
William, I have the newer version (and used to have the old version). I quite like it as an historical piece, but in terms of handling it may not be to everyone's taste. Its built for great sweeping arcs from horseback, not for nimble fencing maneuvres. The wire wrap grip is a bit hard on the naked palm but provides very good contact for a gloved hand. I wouldn't feel comfortable with lengthening the grip on this sword, from either an historical or performance viewpoint. If you're looking for an A&A sword (excellent choice!) from this period with a longer grip, their 12th century sword is another good option. |
Thank you for the quick response. I do have the A&A 12th Century and love it. I also have the Albion St. Maurice which is a beautiful sword. I see your point from the sword being historical in design. I like the pommel design and was curious if there were hand-and-a-half examples of swords with the Brazil Nut pommels or if they were pretty much found on single handed swords.
Posts: 9,557 Location: Dayton, OH
Tue 18 Oct, 2011 5:43 am
| William Swiger wrote: |
| I like the pommel design and was curious if there were hand-and-a-half examples of swords with the Brazil Nut pommels or if they were pretty much found on single handed swords. |
Check this out: http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=8309 . :)
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Tue 18 Oct, 2011 5:46 am
| William Swiger wrote: |
| Thank you for the quick response. I do have the A&A 12th Century and love it. I also have the Albion St. Maurice which is a beautiful sword. I see your point from the sword being historical in design. I like the pommel design and was curious if there were hand-and-a-half examples of swords with the Brazil Nut pommels or if they were pretty much found on single handed swords. |
I see, then you know what these swords are like. If you're happy with the way Albion's St. Maurice (Turin) handles then I should think you would also be OK with the A&A St. Maurice (Vienna).
There definitely are some hand&half length brazil nut swords. See here for example: http://www.myArmoury.com/feature_geibig.html There is another one near the back of Oakeshott's records. Note that these and the others I have seen have longer guards. This would be a more historical combination, and I suspect provide a better balance to the sword - drawing more mass toward the dominant hand. So if you are going to go the custom route with A&A you might consider having them modify both the grip length and the guard to emulate one of these historical examples. They are happy to do these sort of modifications and prefer to have an historical model to work from. Talk to Craig - he knows his stuff.
Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Tue 18 Oct, 2011 8:26 am
William-
A hand and a hlaf brazil nut is something I don't think I've ever seen recreated. The one from the back of Records is really nice and wouldn't be a tough mod for the guys at A&A. If you decide to go that route make sure you post it here!
Posts: 2,307 Location: Croatia
Tue 13 Dec, 2011 1:29 pm
Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Tue 13 Dec, 2011 2:53 pm
Looking good Luka! I love the red grip.
Posts: 2,307 Location: Croatia
Tue 13 Dec, 2011 3:24 pm
Thanks Tim. :) Btw, it is a first brazil nut pommel Alojz ever made. Good first try. ,)
Posts: 51 Location: Norway
Sat 17 Dec, 2011 7:59 pm
Received these shots of my finished sword and scabbard yesterday ^^ Can't wait till I get them home!
Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Sat 17 Dec, 2011 8:05 pm
| A. Heidalen Skog wrote: |
| Received these shots of my finished sword and scabbard yesterday ^^ Can't wait till I get them home! |
Nice sword! I really like the spike hilt.
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Sun 18 Dec, 2011 7:16 am
| A. Heidalen Skog wrote: |
Received these shots of my finished sword and scabbard yesterday ^^ Can't wait till I get them home!
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Nice! I really like the scabbard and the matching rich brown leather on the grip. Have you already posted more information on this sword (if so I missed it)? If not can you tell us who made it, some stats, and your impressions when you get it?
Posts: 51 Location: Norway
Sun 18 Dec, 2011 8:01 am
I have not posted any info earlier, but the maker is Vladimir Cervenka :)
It is blunt, so the handling wont be that of a great cutter.
The grip is 11cm, the cross is between 18 and 20cm, the blade is 80cm and the POB is approximately 10cm from the hilt.
I did not give him any precise instructions, just a few pictures, grip and blade length and that I wanted it to be well balanced for re-enactment fighting.
It is based on a few swords from Norway and Scotland, ranging from the 10th century up to the early 13th century.
The mouth and chape of the scabbard is made out of bronze.
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Sun 19 Feb, 2012 12:30 pm
Here's my latest (on the right). For details, see:
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?p=241993
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Posts: 4,393 Location: Northern California
Sun 26 Feb, 2012 9:40 am
The character, Robb Stark in HBO's,
Game of Thrones has a brazil nut pommeled sword
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Posts: 249 Location: Arizona
Sun 26 Feb, 2012 11:39 am
| Roger Hooper wrote: |
| The character, Robb Stark in HBO's, Game of Thrones has a brazil nut pommeled sword |
Does anyone know who made this (or even who is making the swords for the show in general)? It looks to me a lot like the Del Tin 2130 St Maurice, but there are a few subtle differences that tell me that perhaps it's different.
Posts: 4,393 Location: Northern California
Sun 26 Feb, 2012 12:08 pm
| Eric Gregersen wrote: |
Does anyone know who made this (or even who is making the swords for the show in general)? It looks to me a lot like the Del Tin 2130 St Maurice, but there are a few subtle differences that tell me that perhaps it's different. |
Maybe the Del Tin was used for inspiration. It has a very long grip for a sword with that pommel type.
Some of the Game of Throness swords look very good - others, not so much
Posts: 443 Location: Reston, VA
Sat 21 Apr, 2012 8:17 am
Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Sat 21 Apr, 2012 9:08 am
WOW! Looking great William! That's a lot of really nice swords...
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Sat 21 Apr, 2012 9:09 am
That's quite an extensive line-up William; even a couple I don't recognize. I think the highlight is the Abion museum line St. Maurice. Some might not like the handling, but I think its a magnificent sword, well suited to heavy cavalry use. Got to get me one of those. -JD
Posts: 2,307 Location: Croatia
Sat 21 Apr, 2012 11:40 am
I guess the two swords with identical pommels in the first picture are Windlass make your own? They are quite nice!
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