... or maybe it´s me severely lacking in fotografing skill and wearing a red sweater? :p

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Tritonia (P.J. and original) at Stockholm medival museeum. [ Download ]

If any sword deserves an aura it's that one!

Am I the only one that just really dislikes the pommel on that sword? I'm usually a big fan of type R pommels but that one just doesn't do it for me. Like the blade, like the guard... not that pommel.

The Tritonia is definitely one of those types of swords one has to hold and see in person to truly appreciate it. When I first saw it, I thought it was unusual and its odd proportions were very unattractive to me. It seemed large, bulky, and unwieldy. Upon getting it in the hand, one is immediately shown the true surprise this sword has to give. It's truly an enticing weapon with a very complex blade geometry and unique handling characteristics. It's quite beautiful.

I think part of the reason it's thought to be so unusual is that it's quite unique on the reproduction market. I'm not sure I've seen another sword that even comes close to the Tritonia that has made its way into production. There are other historic swords with a similar appearance that I've seen documented, but I doubt their handling characteristics or even intended purpose are the same.

Here's a photo I took of the Tritonia:

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Blahahaha two for and two against. Anyone want to break the tie? I'm just talking about the aesthetics of that pommel, I've never handled the sword or even seen it in person.

You are probably right I'll have to admit. I didn't particularly care for the Black Prince either until I got my paws on one.

Hi Guys,

I hate to make it three against two (in favor of the Tritonia), but I have to say I like it. I'd love to get my hands on one and see how it feels. I've never seen one until the pics in these posts, but I must say it's a charming sword that looks like it has "that feel" and I find it to be a very attractive piece. :) I'd like to experience what Nathan talks about when he says that it's a sword one must hold in hand to truly appreciate. It just has that look about it that tells me it'd be a pleasant surprise to feel in hand.

Peter and Eric (and they could say much more than I can) on their recent tour through the back rooms of the Sweish museums, found several other "sister" swords to the Tritonia -- apparently the "ball" pommel style was very popular during that period in the region.

Eric is putting together an article for our site on the topic, along with photos and other information about their recent storeroom finds.

Best,

Howy

Just thought i would post the one pic i did´nt screw up... (to bad.)

I quite like the pommel actually, i would really like to have a sword like this.
I have held and carefully swinged around with the "Big Johnsson" now in care by Patrick Kelly and i much say that if the Tritonia is anything like it, (as i suspect.) the stats is not corresponding with the feel of the blade.
Heavy, yes.
Clumsy and slow, hell no!

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Slightly better pic of Peter Johnssons Tritonia, Stockholm Medival Museeum.

Fredrik is right. Having handled the production version of the Tritonia, and my own Big Johnsson, I can confirm that both handle in much the same way. Both swords are fairly close in size and mass, with Tritonia having a bit more of the latter. Big Johnsson is slightly more responsive because of a difference in mass distribution, but not by much. (Slightly more taper in the blades profile, and a full length fuller contributing to this.)

Tritonia is probably the most suprising sword that I've handled in quite some time. It's size and mass really belies it's handling characteristics. I'm eager to write the review of this sword since there are a lot of interesting aspects to discuss. I'm trying to decide whether to proceed or wait until I have my own in hand for more extended study.

Rats although not alone I appear to be very much in the minority. :) Ah well. I still think a nice G, H, I, J, K type pommel would do wonders for the aesthetics of that sword. :)

Now there's some irony for you. It's interesting to me Peter that you made a reproduction of a sword that has a pommel that you did not even care for. I guess the customer is always right? :) With all of the possibilities that you have to choose from and the limited number of swords you have recreated I would have thought that you would have very much focused on the swords that appeal to you the most personally. Would you say that the Tritonia is now one of your favorites? Since we are talking about the pommel, may I ask if it is hollow or solid? Was it cast?

I know what you mean about the Sture sword, when I first saw it I was repulsed but now I must admit the XVIIIe is my favorite type. So much so in fact that I am going to be contacting Albion (although I have not yet done so) about ordering one of their reproductions.

Alright, if I might be so bold as to ask, what is your favorite Oakeshott type if you have one?

We have floating around the shoppe a very near twin of the Tritonia pommel from a 17th century military small sword we
took apart ( one of the quillons was long gone as well as both shell guards. the thought was to make new furniture
for it and continue it working life ) . It is of course about half the size and the flower atop it has been done with a file
rather than a seperate washer but it is otherwise pretty much identicle . Wheather it was just a long lived style or
the inspiration of one fellow who made it we of course don't have the foggiest ( absolutely no makers marks of
inventory stamps to be found ) .Sraps of parchment came out from the hilt around the blade used as shims that
had what appeared to be French on them .

"Alright, if I might be so bold as to ask, what is your favorite Oakeshott type if you have one? "

Man Russ, you really need to put Oakeshotts typology in its place and start thinking outside the box :D

There are so many fascinating swords out there that don't fit into Mr. O's classification.

Sure, but unless Peter posts a picture it's hard for me to get an idea of what he is talking about without some reference point. Besides, I'm pretty sure Oakeshott has managed to expand his typology rather handily at this point since he now has every sword ever made at his fingertips. :) Now if he can just figure out how to get the expanded typology to us... ;)