Howard Waddell wrote: | ||||
Thanks, guys -- checked the German dictionary and fixed it! Best, Howy |
Does that mean I won? :lol:
Howard Waddell wrote: | ||||
Thanks, guys -- checked the German dictionary and fixed it! Best, Howy |
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And the winners are...
http://albion-swords.com/sword-contest-2.htm Great contest and a lot of great names -- very hard to choose just one... we'll just have to make more sword models I guess! |
Edward Hitchens wrote: |
the "Dane." Why didn't I think of that?! :p |
Jeremiah Swanger wrote: |
I have a few new questions about the Next NEXT Next Gens...
1) The Hauptmann-- I can't quite tell from the sketch, but do I spy a side ring on the right side ("right" side assuming the right index finger is passing through the finger loop)? 2) The Reeve/Bayeaux-- to which of your Viking swords would you say this blade most closely relates to? At first glance, it looks a lot like the Geibig Type 3 used on the Vinland and Huskarl. Also, does the cross have a strong taper in thickness as you move toward the tips of the quillons? Or is it more bar-shaped? 3) What would be your best guesstimate as to the dimensions of the Dane? |
Joachim Nilsson wrote: |
Eric or Peter,
have you decided on where to go with the grip on the Dane? Will it be the wood/metal-wire combo or will it feature leather? Also: Peter, can you tell me anything about the width of the blade on the Dane? Both at the ricasso as well as further down the blade. |
Peter Johnsson wrote: |
Dimensions for the Dane (all subjetct to adjustment during development): Width of ricasso at guard: some 28-30 mm (but the ricasso is waisted along its length) Width of blade at base: some 32-34 mm (tapering in a very sublte curve to a *strong* awl shaped point) Thickness of blade: about 9 mm |
Joachim Nilsson wrote: |
...Those dimensions almost makes into a twohanded tuck of sorts. Dedicated thruster indeed. |
Peter Johnsson wrote: |
Yes, this is a kind of tuck, I guess, but one with some definite cutting capability. Not a pure thruster. |
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The Munich is yet very different from this: a *sublime* longsword. |