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Johan K
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Alright, so now I'm confused. What is the definition by which you differentiate between a longsword and a basterd sword?
I'm sure this question has come up many times before, and I tried searching, but it didn't really come up with anything useful.
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William Swiger
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| Johan K wrote: | Alright, so now I'm confused. What is the definition by which you differentiate between a longsword and a basterd sword?
I'm sure this question has come up many times before, and I tried searching, but it didn't really come up with anything useful. |
My basic understanding is a bastard (hand-and-a-half) sword is light enough to be used with one hand as a single-handed sword but able to be used with 2-hands using the grip or a combination of the grip and pommel.
Some swords advertised out there as bastard swords are not real bastard swords.
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Lafayette C Curtis
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| Johan K wrote: | | Alright, so now I'm confused. What is the definition by which you differentiate between a longsword and a basterd sword? |
For me, a bastard sword is a sword that can be used either in one or in two hands, preferably (though not necessarily) equally well in both situations. A longsword, on the other hand, is a two-handed sword that can still be wielded (not necessarily well) in one hand. You can see why the overlap is necessarily large and the cutoff point always arbitrary (since opinions on balance and handling will certainly differ from one swordsman to the next).
The difference isn't really that important from a martial perspective since I don't think any manual speaks of techniques specifically for bastard swords. You just use longsword techniques when you're holding the sword in two hands and one-handed sword techniques when you have it in one.
In short: the only way you can get it wrong is by sweating it too much. The two definitions aren't meant to be exclusive (except, perhaps, in role-playing games).
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Chad Arnow
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Here's my contribution:
A&A Edward III (bastard in grip length, but a big son of a gun):
Albion Mercenary (used to own):
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Johan Elder
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Joined: 26 Feb 2012
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Its a simple one, a H/T Bastard sword. I prettied it up a bit, making a new grip for it and redoing the scabbard.
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Roger Hooper
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I bought this sword when it was known as the ATrim Maker's Mark Triple Fuller XIII over at Christian Fletcher's site. It became the AT1326 and can now be found at Tried and True Armory. I'm not sure that a XIII can be classified as a Bastard, though it does have some of the qualifications -
A grip just long enough to fit two hands - 7 inches
A shortish blade at 31 inches
It can be used fairly well with one hand, but really sings with two.
It is an amazing sword, one of Gus Trim's best designs. It is beautifully balanced and has the quality of feeling alive in your hands
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Michael Ahrens
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Here is my newly minted A&A GBS I do not have a picture out of the scabbard, because she is on her way back from CF as we speak. As you can tell grip wrap now matches the scabbard.
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Mike Ahrens
http://www.selohaar.org/
Staten Island German Martial Arts (S.I.G.M.A.)
http://www.sigmanewyork.webs.com/
Member of the 1st Universal Church of St. John Cantius Garand, Reformed (Gas Port)
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Nathan Robinson
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Daniel Wallace
Location: Pennsylvania USA Joined: 07 Aug 2011
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o man that looks good Michael. the A&A german bastard sword has always been one of my favorites i had to get one myself a few years back. though i am kicking myself a little now because i talked with Craig about extending it's grip from its 8 inchs to 10 or 12 to make it a little more comfortable for me (it's a little heavy for me due to my size).
anyhow, below i've got an image of it with my own personal touch with my Hrisoulas hand-and-half. the A&A sword was has a walnut sheath all hand carved with mid relief of rose buds and one blooming rose. i've often thought about tearing the grip off of it and also making a wood carved walnut girp, but i understand that A&A has some pretty tuff grips to crack off their swords.
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Terry Thompson
Location: Suburbs of Wash D.C. Joined: 17 Sep 2010
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From my small but growing collection:
XVIIIa Not as nice as the A&A version, but here's the Edward III by CAS Hanwei (Photo by original owner Nathan Robinson).
My other XVIIIa Probably the best wall hanger I've ever handled. I think SBG forums gave this 5 stars and sold me on it. The Albrecht II hand and a half sword by CAS Hanwei
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JE Sarge
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | I bought this sword when it was known as the ATrim Maker's Mark Triple Fuller XIII over at Christian Fletcher's site. It became the AT1326 and can now be found at Tried and True Armory. I'm not sure that a XIII can be classified as a Bastard, though it does have some of the qualifications -
A grip just long enough to fit two hands - 7 inches
A shortish blade at 31 inches
It can be used fairly well with one hand, but really sings with two.
It is an amazing sword, one of Gus Trim's best designs. It is beautifully balanced and has the quality of feeling alive in your hands |
I resemble this remark. It is an awesome sword indeed, I love mine. Everything a bastard should be and more! 
Mine has light antiquing on the furniture and very soon, will have some nice black onyx stones set into the pommel recesses.
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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Robert Coleman
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Sword of unknown origin that I believe would fall into this category.
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Benet G
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I really like this sword..well balanced that it feels alive, can really chop stuff up with this and stab with the point. Not as pretty as some posted here but happy with it nonetheless..especially at the price
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"The Steel of Idealism, tempered by Realism,
sharpened by a Free-Will guided by GOD produces the Sword of Change, by which even Fate can be cut."
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Christopher B Lellis
Location: Houston, Texas Joined: 01 Dec 2012
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| Chad Arnow wrote: | Here's my contribution:
A&A Edward III (bastard in grip length, but a big son of a gun):
Albion Mercenary (used to own):
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I have never really been into ornate swords but I have to hand it to you, that one is pretty appealing.
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Benet G
Location: Houston, TX Joined: 02 Dec 2012
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@ Christopher B That is a nice looking sword....I can sense that it exudes magical properties!
"The Steel of Idealism, tempered by Realism,
sharpened by a Free-Will guided by GOD produces the Sword of Change, by which even Fate can be cut."
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Ben Sweet
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Albion's Talhoffer in their burnt orange.
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One year on ... anyone have any other bastard swords to show off?
Chief Librarian/Curator, Isaac Leibowitz Librarmoury
Schallern sind sehr sexy!
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Patrick Kelly
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Already posted elsewhere but here you go. Albion Principe.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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