Hello,
this is my reconstruction of Solingen sword with some guidelines from my customer.
total lenght: 96,9cm
blade lenght: 81,5cm
blade width: 60mm
blade thickness: 5mm (at the base)
weight: 1092g
balance: 13,6cm
grip lenght: 10,4cm
hardness: 54HRC
edges: sharp
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Looks like you nailed one of my favorite sword designs, along with some nice customization features. Nice work of the pommel. I envy the owner.
That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early?
Another beauty. The rain guard adds a nice aesthetic touch. I particularly like the detail work on the scabbard.
| J.D. Crawford wrote: |
| That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early? |
Thank you :) Rainguards were in use probably in the middle of 13th century and they became universal in the 14th century.
Solingen sword is dated 1280-1310 and could be used for a lot of years.
Beautiful sword, very well done. Another set of pictures for the sword porn folder. :)
| Mateusz S. wrote: | ||
Thank you :) Rainguards were in use probably in the middle of 13th century and they became universal in the 14th century. Solingen sword is dated 1280-1310 and could be used for a lot of years. |
Why does everyone consider in a rain guard first? Drapping a cloak over your scabbard would protect it more and Medieval scabbards were very tight fitting. I consider it like Roland Warzecha does, it nice griping surface for your thumb or fingers for certain sword grips, like a leather covered ricasso but for one handed swords.
| Philip Dyer wrote: | ||||
Why does everyone consider in a rain guard first? Drapping a cloak over your scabbard would protect it more and Medieval scabbards were very tight fitting. I consider it like Roland Warzecha does, it nice griping surface for your thumb or fingers for certain sword grips, like a leather covered ricasso but for one handed swords. |
it is another good point of use rainguard :)
| Philip Dyer wrote: | ||||
Why does everyone consider in a rain guard first? Drapping a cloak over your scabbard would protect it more and Medieval scabbards were very tight fitting. I consider it like Roland Warzecha does, it nice griping surface for your thumb or fingers for certain sword grips, like a leather covered ricasso but for one handed swords. |
I am under the impression that many enthusiasts do not in fact consider it as a "rain guard," but continue to use the term as most everyone familiar with European swords understands what a "rain guard" is!
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