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Gary B. Ledford
Location: Southern California Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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 Posted: Sat 14 Jan, 2012 10:12 pm Post subject: Historical basis for Windlass Pilsen Rapier? |
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I bought the Windlass Pilsen Rapier, and it is a nice little sword. However, from what I have seen, the historical basis for this sword with Hercules knots on both sides of the hilt was a German riding sword (Reitschwert) rather than a rapier.
I am considering using the hilt for a cut and thrust type sword, but before I modify it (like all Windlass swords it need a bit of work) I wanted to make sure I keep it as historical as possible. The Pilsen has Hercules knots on both sides of the hilt; I am considering removing the knot from one side, and replacing it with double side-rings, like the Arms and Armor reitschwert.
I have not been able to find any examples of historical swords with similar Hercules knots on the guards, only the Arms and Armor reitschwert. Does anyone know of any pictures of historical swords with this type of knotwork on the guard?
Beware the Jabberwock my son,
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
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Gary B. Ledford
Location: Southern California Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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Bump. Bueller?
Beware the Jabberwock my son,
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
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Lewis Ballard
Location: Houston, TX Joined: 27 Dec 2009
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Gary, quite frequently these questions take a day or two before someone with the right knowledge to answer comes along. Fear not!
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Federico Tyrawskyj
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Bump because I've been wondering about the same thing since I saw the Pilsen!
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