I'm starting my Agincourt fever early and looking about for the best repro Henry V Westminster sword out there.

There are lots on offer and, apart from the A&A and Reinhardt one, none I've seen have all the elements together. The correct pommel, the right blade profile, the slender lines of the crossguard etc etc. Is there one out there I've missed?

I suppose handling characteristics are kind of secondary to a faithful copy of the original. Its unlikely (although just about possible) I'll ever get to play with the real one

Suggestions gratefully received.

Griff

Check out Raven Armoury in the links section. They no longer show their Henry V but they made a very nice one and as they are sort of a hybrid custom/production shop I imagine they would make another.

I have or have seen at least four of their bare blades from this sword and all carried the hollow grind through the length of the blade adding a slight diamond section to the tang juncture.

Mark Vickers has something similar for sale on his web page, might have gone already though as it has been there a while.

The best would be this one...

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I'd say Mark at St George Armoury,
He did one of this type a few years back for a commission I was lucky or unlucky to see, fantastic piece overall,
much like a lot of his sharps that never make his website, :(
only handling issue was handing it back,
He has a whole folder of older works he hasn't pictured on his site, from custom Viking swords onto high end armour works,
with Mark, email at the start of the week and phone at the end, great guy and fantastic work, but doesn't get much comp time,;)
his work is very under priced compared to the item delivered,
the mentioned Raven sword looked very nice in the pic, again immaculate grinding on other historical pieces I've seen,
really nice stuff,
Rob at Castlekeep has pictured some very nice hollow ground blades the last few years,
Todd from Toddsstuff would do a fine version,
Loads of good people to choose from,
As for best,
I'd buy a ticket to be able to to visit a venue where as many makers could put sword types on show for comparison, each type tabled together, unmarked bar price, :eek:
love to see the votes, and the pics, :cool:

Hi all,

Yes, I have many of Mark's, he's my go to for this kind of thing and am discussing thisone although I'm talking to others.

Thanks for the pic Johnathan, I couldn't recall where I'd got that from :-) Its close, and a lovely sword indeed but its not uite there. The pommel is a fine job but the blade profile isn't entirely right and the cross needs more work. I do enjoy waving it about and showing it to people though!

Hi Guys

Thanks for mentioning our version of Henry the V's sword as one that is a good choice.

Julien I wanted to correct two of your descriptions on our version.

The pommel is not two halves welded together. This was a misinterpretation of Ewart's description and was changed as soon as we learned of our mistake. It is described in detail in this thread. Just be kind to folks as it is from 05 some opinions of others may have changed.

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...mp;start=0

We also removed the shoulders on the blade as our notes are unclear on this detail and many did not like it so we do not have the stepped shoulders. I have been planning to check the original the next time we are there, many blades of this form do have the stepped shoulders, but we have not had the fortune of being able to go visit the sword on our last couple of trips.

Stay warm everyone.

Craig

ps also should mention, as with almost all of our swords, one can be ordered hot peened with or without nut, to your liking.

I think your best bet as far as functional goes is getting Albion's Kingmaker sword. It's not quite identical to the Henry V, but it's pretty close. Spendy, though...

Ha Ha! You know, I couldn't remember who I'd sold it to! The blade is all wrong compared to the stubby little Henry V sword and the hilt/cross is more like the similar sword in Leeds. I was only pulling your leg, but now have been hoisted by my own petard.

Yes, the Albion blades are too long and not the right profile really. The guard is a bit too thick too. Not saying its not a nice sword...but I think I'll pursue a more individual making path. Never happier then when i have a project to be getting on with!