As an appropriate way to celebrate the day - what is your favorite antique or reproduction Irish sword?
I have always like this one from Randal Graham - really wanted it back when it was for sale - oh well.

Gordon

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well, i can't find a picture of it now, but Atrim used to have a hand-and-a-halfer with an irish ring pommel that i really liked. My next Choice would be either MRL's Irish two hander, or their hand-and-a-half.

On the sword by Randal Graham is that grip bone? It looks like an impressive piece. At the time, i don't remember caring for it, as i don't care for irish single handers too much, but seeing it again, it really is an awsome sword. Good choice. :D

Reproduction-wise I'd have to go with Vince Evans version of the River Suck find ! Mac

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Ha, great idea for a St. Patty's thread, Gordon!

I've always been a big fan of that Randall Graham sword, though I'd have prefered a leather wrapped grip. Still, the filework on the pommel is fantastic.

Mine, :D from castlekeep,
But i do love that randal piece,
the VE is rather fine too,

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I loved the look of that Randall Graham piece! I was looking for the pictures of it for months after it left the market and they seemed to have dissapeared into the abyss of the Internet. . .

. . . so, got any more pictures of it? :D

The Lady Tamara (I think I remember the name right) was very nice too, and along a similar thread.

Just as a point of historical question/note: Considering the RG and the Atrim swords in my head, I haven't seen in pictures or discussion an antique Irish ring pommel sword of these proportions. Is there any evidence of Irish rings on light, small, riding swords in period, or are we looking exclusively at longer type Xa or type XII exclusively?

Thanks, Gus. . . kinda knew I was a wee bit off on my typologies about ten minutes after posting. . .

In regards to the existant examples/illustrations of type XVIII-ish, I guess I was more wondering about the proportions of the swords. In the illustrations/woodcuts/etc. I've seen, the blades follow a trend toward longer, broader designs. I am curious to know of examples of the more slender, shorter variety (a "carry about town" kind of sword or perhaps a secondary or backup weapon.

Somehow, no matter how far I stray, I seem to always return to shorties. (laments briefly introspectively on how relatively rare a creature "short swords" are in the reproduction world. . .)

How's about this, since Gus chimed in...

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The so-called "Irish Hilt".... by Erickson & Trim

Cheers,

Gordon

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Greetings While I have seen some of the top names here I would like to add that I own a MRL Irish Bastard sword and an A&A Irish single hand Ringhilt. While I can not post pics at moment, both deserve an "honorable" metion as far as Irish swords go. The A&A is phenomenal and the MRL is actually really good for the price. Two more fine options for those seeking this "niche". :D Sincerely, Patrick Fitzmartin

I like my ATrim DD1601 from Lee's Armoury.

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Damn fine ring-pommel, Roger. Is that model still offered by Angus? Looks like it might benefit from a leather thong-wrap over that wooden grip. Seems to me it might get a bit slippery with sweat. .............great pic. And a great pick. mcm.

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Now list your favorite champion wielding an Irish sword ;-) Mac

I'll go with puppet Angel , Mac

I hate Irish ring pommels. :mad: