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Mateusz S.
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PostPosted: Thu 05 May, 2016 11:50 am    Post subject: Reconstruction of Solingen sword type XIV         Reply with quote

Hello,
this is my reconstruction of Solingen sword with some guidelines from my customer.
total lenght: 96,9cm
blade lenght: 81,5cm
blade width: 60mm
blade thickness: 5mm (at the base)
weight: 1092g
balance: 13,6cm
grip lenght: 10,4cm
hardness: 54HRC
edges: sharp












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PostPosted: Thu 05 May, 2016 12:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Looks like you nailed one of my favorite sword designs, along with some nice customization features. Nice work of the pommel. I envy the owner.
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That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early?
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PostPosted: Fri 06 May, 2016 9:13 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Another beauty. The rain guard adds a nice aesthetic touch. I particularly like the detail work on the scabbard.
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Mateusz S.
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PostPosted: Fri 06 May, 2016 9:20 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

J.D. Crawford wrote:
That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early?


Thank you Happy Rainguards were in use probably in the middle of 13th century and they became universal in the 14th century.
Solingen sword is dated 1280-1310 and could be used for a lot of years.

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PostPosted: Fri 06 May, 2016 9:47 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Beautiful sword, very well done. Another set of pictures for the sword porn folder. Happy
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PostPosted: Fri 06 May, 2016 11:54 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Mateusz S. wrote:
J.D. Crawford wrote:
That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early?


Thank you Happy Rainguards were in use probably in the middle of 13th century and they became universal in the 14th century.
Solingen sword is dated 1280-1310 and could be used for a lot of years.

Why does everyone consider in a rain guard first? Drapping a cloak over your scabbard would protect it more and Medieval scabbards were very tight fitting. I consider it like Roland Warzecha does, it nice griping surface for your thumb or fingers for certain sword grips, like a leather covered ricasso but for one handed swords.
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PostPosted: Fri 06 May, 2016 12:54 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Philip Dyer wrote:
Mateusz S. wrote:
J.D. Crawford wrote:
That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early?


Thank you Happy Rainguards were in use probably in the middle of 13th century and they became universal in the 14th century.
Solingen sword is dated 1280-1310 and could be used for a lot of years.

Why does everyone consider in a rain guard first? Drapping a cloak over your scabbard would protect it more and Medieval scabbards were very tight fitting. I consider it like Roland Warzecha does, it nice griping surface for your thumb or fingers for certain sword grips, like a leather covered ricasso but for one handed swords.

it is another good point of use rainguard Happy

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PostPosted: Fri 06 May, 2016 3:16 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Philip Dyer wrote:
Mateusz S. wrote:
J.D. Crawford wrote:
That's another beauty. The work on the steel looks super-clean and right. Do we know if rain guards were in use this early?


Thank you Happy Rainguards were in use probably in the middle of 13th century and they became universal in the 14th century.
Solingen sword is dated 1280-1310 and could be used for a lot of years.

Why does everyone consider in a rain guard first? Drapping a cloak over your scabbard would protect it more and Medieval scabbards were very tight fitting. I consider it like Roland Warzecha does, it nice griping surface for your thumb or fingers for certain sword grips, like a leather covered ricasso but for one handed swords.


I am under the impression that many enthusiasts do not in fact consider it as a "rain guard," but continue to use the term as most everyone familiar with European swords understands what a "rain guard" is!
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