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Leo Todeschini
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PostPosted: Tue 28 Feb, 2017 3:55 pm    Post subject: 15th C German longsword repro by Todsstuff         Reply with quote

Hi All,

This sword is of a very distinctive type with a type U pommel and often mounted on a guard with a downturned cross and a stout blade, often an estoc and late 15thC in dating.

This piece is not based on any particular example but made in the style of existing pieces and sports a substantial broad but stiff blade.

Overall length 46"/117cm
blade length 36.25"/92cm
weight 3lbs9oz/1630g
POB 4"/10cm from guard
COP 26"/67cm

blade at guard 9 x50 mm
blade at 30cm 7x45mm
blade at 60cm 5.4x34mm
blade at 5cm from tip 4x16mm

I hope you like it.

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PostPosted: Tue 28 Feb, 2017 4:27 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Like it quite a bit, its very nicely done!
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PostPosted: Tue 28 Feb, 2017 4:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Outstanding, Tod! Love it, love it, love it! Fantastic work! Big Grin .....McM
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PostPosted: Tue 28 Feb, 2017 6:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Magnificent, Tod! My, my.
It has your style about it to be sure.

Thanks, Jon

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PostPosted: Tue 28 Feb, 2017 9:22 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wow! Mr. Todeschini I hesitate to call anyone "gifted', especially when so much acquired skill is involved, but damn! You have a gift!
That is a stunning sword, and the detail in the tooling of the leather wrapped grip is too cool.
I seem to almost exclusively see the Type U pommel on swords from the UK, but maybe that's just my imagination, or perhaps the A&A "English Longsword" planted that notion in my mind.
Was that style more popular in the UK than on the Continent?
Curious...
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PostPosted: Tue 28 Feb, 2017 11:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'm always in awe of your swords and other pieces... they definitely have a special place in my heart! Congrats for this beautiful work!
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PostPosted: Thu 02 Mar, 2017 11:24 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That's impeccable and beautiful!
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PostPosted: Thu 02 Mar, 2017 1:37 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks everyone, that is very kind and very welcome. It is this kind of support that keeps you going when you don't see any outsiders for days.

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Was that style more popular in the UK than on the Continent?
For some reason I though that these were more of a German thing, but you are the second person to say this so I guess I am wrong; thanks for letting me know.

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PostPosted: Fri 03 Mar, 2017 6:22 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

WOW, great sword Happy this pommel and crossguard is one of the most difficult! perfect work.
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PostPosted: Fri 03 Mar, 2017 7:52 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Yep - Picture perfect.
Floral motives on the grip + wire...very very nice!
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PostPosted: Thu 30 Mar, 2017 7:26 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

HI All,

just to let you know I have posted up a video on YouTube of this sword and you can find it here.

Sorry about the wind noise; I really do have to sort this.

Tod

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