I was just looking around on the Museum Replicas Ltd. website and I noticed that there seem to be quite a few new sword models. I have mixed feelings about the new offerings but some certainly are interesting and others make me cringe a bit. The new "Archer's Falchion" caught my attention but there seems to have been a mix-up because the full-size picture was on the page for the "Bar Mace". Also, there is a recreation of a sword fron the recent movie "Tristan and Isolde" although it doesn't claim to be "officially liscenced". An odd bunch all-in-all. I'm not sure exactly how long these swords have been on the site but I just thought I'd see what everyone thought.

Here is a link to the swords page but be sure to look at all the pages because most are on the last few pages.
http://www.museumreplicas.com/webstore/eCat/S...words.aspx

I think this one's kind of cool. Sort of a low-budget backsword version of Albion's forthcoming Doge.

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These are interesting:

"Renaissance Short Sword"
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"Archer's Falchion"
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"German Back Sword"
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Nathan;

Yup, I'm just going to have to break down and order one of those German Backswords. With a 37" blade, it will make a fine horseman's sword!

Allons!

Gordon

I wish they had a larger view of the 'upside' of that German back sword, Its flipped from the initial photo. I dislike that new English Cut & Thrust...it seems kind of odd for some reason, maybe its just the grip. I do like it though that MRL is making more late period swords, I seem to have developed something of a mania for sideswords/cut & thrust/Backswords/etc.

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-Daniel

MRL uses steel and occasionally brass for their hilt fittings. There was a time that they nickel plated brass on some models, but that seems to be something not done now days. I've never heard of zinc/magnesium or any other "pot-metal" materials used parts on their European items.

The stealth model Italian Bastard Sword...
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Wow, I like that German backsword (why does that look familiar?). I also like the 'stealth' Italian Bastard Sword. That one kinda reminds me of a sword that MRL used to carry (they still might) called the -- let me think here -- was it the "15th century sword?" The entire thing, even the blade, was blued. It had a very stout tip and its cross-section seemed triangular. You guys know the one I'm talking about? :confused:

Must. Have. Archer's. Falchion. So very pretty...so very...very...pretty....and affordable :D

Ken

Wait a second... Look at the quillons. These two aren't the same sword. :?: :confused:

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Oh, wait, ignore my last post! I just realized that the bars are a horizontal S-curve... I thought initially that they curved vertically. So, yes, they are the same sword!

I really like the handle treatment on the Renaissance Short Sword and the Doge-like one (I can't find that on their website, what is it called?).

I am curious about the Archer's Falchion. I like it (and it would kind of compliment my Archer's Short Sword, right?), but there is just something that doesn't seem right. I think it is the guard. Does anyone know of an original that looks pretty close to this piece? (The Conyers Falchion isn't similar enough for me.) If not, can someone help me identify what isn't quite right with this one (Like I said, the guard doesn't look right to me, but I can't really explain why)?

-Grey