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Carl Croushore
Industry Professional
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 Posted: Tue 13 Apr, 2004 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Quite right Nathan. To expound...
I was first attracted to the sword by the pommel shape. I thought it unusual to find an asymmetrical pommel, and was intrigued. Upon inspecting the close-ups of the design, I began to wonder if the pommel at some point were damaged by a strike or some similar occurance, then smoothed in it's remaining shape, rather than replaced as a whole. I also found the lion head engraving to be a nice piece of understated elegance.
The S guard hilt accompanied by the guard is a very functional design, and with the shape of the pommel, whether intentional or no, gives the silhouette of the falchion an overall uniformity of design, fitting well with the shell shape of the guard.
The blade gave me the impression of easy handling -- of solid presence but balanced. I realize this is impossible to surmise fully unless the sword is held, but the lines of the design suggest it to me. Hazarding a guess, I'd put the POB at 3-4 inches from the hand, and the COP 16-17 inches from the hilt.
As for purchasing the sword myself, I can't unless the lottery gods grace me with their divine lightning. And as i don't play the lottery...
Hope that was a little more personally informative. 
-- Carl Croushore
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