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Michael Pearce
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 Posted: Tue 15 Dec, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: New- big type XII |
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Oakeshott Type: XII
Overall Length: 37-1/8 inches
Blade Length: 30-3/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2-3/8 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1 inch inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 2 inches from Point: .075 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6-3/4 inches
Length of Handle: 4 inches
Guard type: 1
Pommel Type: J
Center of Gravity: 3-3/4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): 19 3/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 14 oz
Single-hand sword Circa 1200-1350 AD. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc53-54, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the shoulders and tang. Furniture is Mild Steel. The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in linen cord and covered with a brown leather. The tang is reduced in section at the tip and threaded for a cylindrical nut to secure the pommel. The hilt may be dismounted with the use of a 5mm. Allen Wrench. This sword is provided with a black leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.
This sword is representative of medieval single-hand swords called 'Arming Swords,' these being single-hand swords intended primarily for battlefield use as a sidearm for the armored fighter. the close balance makes this a very 'handy' sword without compromising feel or control. Should make an excellent cutting sword.
Michael 'Tinker' Pearce
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Then one night, as my car was going backwards through a cornfield at 90mph, I had an epiphany...
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Michael B.
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| Posted: Tue 15 Dec, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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That is a GORGEOUS sword. Incredibly sleek and lethal looking. It doesn't look nearly the size the stats state it is. Well done!
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Michael Bergstrom
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J Helmes
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that is indeed a gorgeous sword. thanks for sharing.
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D. Claville
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that is very nice looking. F&F looks good 
DC
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Brian Kent
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Tinker are you trying to make us all go broke after xmas? lol That is one sleek sword!
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Michael Pearce
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| Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 7:38 am Post subject: |
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| Brian Kent wrote: | | Tinker are you trying to make us all go broke after xmas? lol That is one sleek sword! |
Yes.
Michael 'Tinker' Pearce
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Then one night, as my car was going backwards through a cornfield at 90mph, I had an epiphany...
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