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Sam N.
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 Posted: Fri 12 Nov, 2010 3:08 pm Post subject: Flanged sword identification. |
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I'm wondering about the sword with two-handed sword-style flanges in the middle of the picture. Does anyone know where this picture comes from? I'm very interested in the dimensions of that sword or possibly more pictures since it seems to be (judging from the handle) almost as short a longsword, which would make it the only longsword I've ever seen that has those flanges that isn't made for practice.
Thanks.
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Dan Dickinson
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I can't say with 100% certainty, but judging by 3 of the other swords that at least recently were in the collection of Jürgen Fricker, that it's probably in his collection. While I don't have any precise measurements, the grip of the top sword is 15cm and the bottom one is 24.5 cm. That should help you get a better idea of size.
I hope this helps a little,
Dan
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Dan Dickinson
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Ok, I did a little more digging and it is owned/being sold by Jürgen Fricker.
His website is:
http://www.fricker-historische-waffen.de/html/galerie.html
If you select "blankwaffen" and scroll down, it's #881 (though it doesn't have much more to say )
He also has contact info on his site, maybe he'd be willing to respond with more dimensions?
If you do get them, please post them here (if he's OK with that).
Thanks,
Dan
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Anders Backlund
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| Posted: Sat 13 Nov, 2010 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Dan Dickinson wrote: | Ok, I did a little more digging and it is owned/being sold by Jürgen Fricker.
His website is:
http://www.fricker-historische-waffen.de/html/galerie.html
If you select "blankwaffen" and scroll down, it's #881 (though it doesn't have much more to say )
He also has contact info on his site, maybe he'd be willing to respond with more dimensions?
If you do get them, please post them here (if he's OK with that).
Thanks,
Dan |
Slightly off topic, but: Check out the second sword from the bottom in this picture.
What the heck is that? I've never seen a rapier like that before. 
The sword is an ode to the strife of mankind.
"This doesn't look easy... but I bet it is!"
-Homer Simpson.
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Sat 13 Nov, 2010 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Anders Backlund wrote: | | Dan Dickinson wrote: | Ok, I did a little more digging and it is owned/being sold by Jürgen Fricker.
His website is:
http://www.fricker-historische-waffen.de/html/galerie.html
If you select "blankwaffen" and scroll down, it's #881 (though it doesn't have much more to say )
He also has contact info on his site, maybe he'd be willing to respond with more dimensions?
If you do get them, please post them here (if he's OK with that).
Thanks,
Dan |
Slightly off topic, but: Check out the second sword from the bottom in this picture.
What the heck is that? I've never seen a rapier like that before. |
It looks like a combination weapon of a rapier and a very slim Lucerne hammer to me. I would imagine that to use it as a hammer it would be used when in it's scabbard for a better grip: Not sure how effective it would be as a hammer since it would just be begging for an opponent to seize the rapier handle and pull it out of it's scabbard unless it was locked into the scabbard in some way ? Well then maybe it is meant to be used holding the blade ?
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Nathan Robinson
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Sam N.
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Thanks for the answers Dan, the link you provided was really cool. This guy has some really neat stuff in his gallery. I'll see if I can get an email to him for some specs.
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