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Nathan Robinson
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 12:02 am    Post subject: Feb 6: myArmoury.com news and updates         Reply with quote

Today's update:


Spotlight: The
Rondel Dagger
An article by Alexi Goranov


Arms & Armor Rondel Dagger

A hands-on review by Alexi Goranov


Del Tin 2156 Rondel Dagger

A hands-on review by Bill Grandy


Museum Replicas English Rondel Dagger

A hands-on review by Mark Mattimore


Wallpaper: Del Tin Rondel Daggers

Created by Nathan Robinson

As always, you can see our Complete History of Updates listed right from our home page.
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 1:52 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Just perfect.I need a rondel dagger..I desire it ...I love rondel daggers.... these articles came just in time.
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 2:09 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Great update ! I love rondel daggers too. It's just too bad (or too good, depending the point of view) I just sold mine.
By the way, on the Arms&Armor site they say that their rondel dagger is dating from c.1379 and has been depicted in a painting by Altichino. Does anyone have a picture of this painting?

Cheers,

David
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 7:34 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

David Etienne wrote:
Great update ! I love rondel daggers too. It's just too bad (or too good, depending the point of view) I just sold mine.
By the way, on the Arms&Armor site they say that their rondel dagger is dating from c.1379 and has been depicted in a painting by Altichino. Does anyone have a picture of this painting?

Cheers,

David


Actually I think the name is "altichiero da zevio" . He may have been called Altichino. I asked Craig Johnson form A&A for that image but he could not find it at the time.

Here is a link to some of the Altichiero's work spanning 1330 to 1390. There are quite a few weapons depicted so i may have missed the dagger.

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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 8:15 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Awesome!
Rondels are my absolute favourites. Simple and beautiful design, very gothic if you ask me. The two rondels allow for an extremely tight grip, especially if you want to force the blade through your opponent's mail-shirt Cool
Thx a lot for this great row of updates Happy
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 12:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Nice job on the article Alexi. You've settled it, I've kicked around the idea of a rondel from A&A for several months now. You pushed me over the edge and it will be my next weapon purchase.
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 3:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

This comes just in time for my first knife-making class! I've been very interested in rondell's for a few months now; this update is great!
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 4:44 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Excellent articles!
I'm just floored with the handle of the Arms & Armour Rondel *drool*
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PostPosted: Mon 06 Feb, 2006 11:49 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Alexi Goranov wrote:

Actually I think the name is "altichiero da zevio" . He may have been called Altichino. I asked Craig Johnson form A&A for that image but he could not find it at the time.

Here is a link to some of the Altichiero's work spanning 1330 to 1390. There are quite a few weapons depicted so i may have missed the dagger.

Alexi



Thanks a lot, Alexi ! This is highly interesting.

Cheers,

David
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PostPosted: Tue 07 Feb, 2006 12:30 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Great articles, now I have just to restrain myself from buying the A & A Rondel for a couple of months: I have been a bad boy and have been spending spending spending just a little to fast. ( Not stopping: Just have to slooooooooow down. Razz )
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PostPosted: Tue 07 Feb, 2006 5:22 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jean Thibodeau wrote:
Great articles, now I have just to restrain myself from buying the A & A Rondel for a couple of months: I have been a bad boy and have been spending spending spending just a little to fast. ( Not stopping: Just have to slooooooooow down. Razz )



Laughing Out Loud You too! Though most of my spending lately has been on safety equipment. Anyways, back to the real topic at hand *drool.*
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PostPosted: Tue 07 Feb, 2006 9:13 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'd like to welcome Mark Mattimore as a new a contributing author for us!
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PostPosted: Tue 07 Feb, 2006 9:16 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Nathan Robinson wrote:
I'd like to welcome Mark Mattimore as a new a contributing author for us!


Mark did a nice job. I'm looking forward to future publications of his. Thanks Mark!

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Chad Arnow wrote:
Nathan Robinson wrote:
I'd like to welcome Mark Mattimore as a new a contributing author for us!


Mark did a nice job. I'm looking forward to future publications of his. Thanks Mark!


Thanks guys. I've really enjoyed it. I'm anticipating writing more great reviews and articles. Nathan, thank you for making this wonderful resource that gives us such a great opportunity.

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Thank Mark for helping out, looking forward to reading more from you. Cool
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PostPosted: Wed 08 Feb, 2006 9:54 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Lot's of Rondel goodness. Can it get any better???

I don't think so. Big Grin

Great work guys, great article, good reviews. Great stuff.
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