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Norlyn C
Location: Virginia Joined: 20 Feb 2007
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Korey J. Lavoie
Location: New Hampshire, USA Joined: 06 Apr 2006
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Are you thinking of buying one of these? If you are, I would go for the antique hands down. Unless of course you want something that you can cut with without fear of ruining an antique weapon. Also, be sure to ask around for advice on how to maintain it properly.
From the hundred year war
To the Crimea
With a Lance and a Musket and a Roman Spear
To all of the Men who have stood with no fear
In the Service of the King
-The Clash: The Card Cheat
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Nathan Robinson
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Norlyn C
Location: Virginia Joined: 20 Feb 2007
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Sorry, perhaps i didnt state it well enough. I am interested in the Replica. I just put the genuine one in their for an interesing side note. If it did spend $3K on an antique my wife would likely 'Cut' me up.
After posting i was browsing through a book on the German Peasants War (Circa 1525). In this books there is an interesting woodcut by Hans Lutzelburger which depicts peasants 'In Combat with Death' from this same time period. It shows a nearly identical Falchion to this Italian replica. Just another after thought.
Norlyn
-Direct decendant of Mustered Swiss Pikeman from Münsingen, canton of Berne during the 16th century.
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Sat 03 Mar, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Seeking Opinions on Windlass' Italian falchion.... |
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| Norlyn C wrote: | | Since there is not currently a 'review' on this site for the Italian falchion from Windlass i thought i would see if anyone on the Forums owns or has handled one and would like to comment.... |
I handled one of these, during a visit to the MRL store in Conyers, GA, in December, 2006. I echo Brent Rattan's comments, below, which I pulled from the other thread that Nathan referenced. Seems like a nice piece, especially for the money. | Brent Rattan wrote: | | ... The falchion seems to me well balanced (PoB of 4") and does not feel as heavy as its 3.2 pounds. It handles well and I can find no looseness anywhere in the hilt.... |
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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