[Terry Crain]

Hello all,

While looking through the Del Tin website, I saw several swords that I had not noticed before and was wondering if they are new. One I know I did not see previously is a new Italian falchion that looks quite nice (interesting angled handle-unusal...historical?), based on the painting of St. Michael that MRL used as a basis for its recent double edged falchion. Not sure I remember the Cinquedea that's showing up as well.

Interestingly, these pieces don't show up under the "new items" section, but are buried in the our sword collection section.

I don't focus on Roman arms so I may be wrong but I didn't remember seeing all those swords either, a spatha type in particular.

Maybe those with more Del Tin knowledge and technical skills than I possess could post pictures of the new swords, especially the falchion. Can't tell if it is double edged or not (hope not).

Cheers,

Terry

[Thomas McDonald]

Fulvio has added some nice new ones to his cataloque ! - Mac

[Terry Crain]

Thanks Mac.

These choppers have actually been up for quite a while, do you see the new italian falchion? If you go to the end of the our sword collection section on their site its the last sword shown, next to an italian infantry sword and the Cinquedea...

Terry

[Chad Arnow]

It actually looks like there are a number of new or reintroduced models. He has more true zweihanders than I've ever seen, plus a new Celtic sword, pugio, cinquedea, and some new or reintroduced medieval or later items, including a 15th century English falchion, similar to what MRL called its "Wakefield sword." The real Wakefield sword is different.

A sword based on Oakeshott's Moonbrand has been reintroduced, too.

Celtic Sword:


13th century falchion:


Moonbrand:


English falchion:

[Stephen Scott]

I'd be interested in learning more about the St. Michael Falchion. It looks a little prettier to me than the Windlass model.

[Terry Crain]

I agree, the St Michael Falchion looks very interesting, I like the flower/rose detail on the pommel (although the casting in the pic doesn't look very crisp to my eye).

The blade shape and proportion is quite pleasing to my eye as well, and I am hoping it 's single edged with a false edge on the clipped point, rather than a double edge blade like on the MRL version.

Anyone able to post the pics of this sword? well worth a look. Thanks to whoever has that techno skill, I know I don't...

The website has at least a couple pics if the sword is clicked on...

[Patrick Fitzmartin]

Greetings All, Art Elwell of Work of Art carries Del Tins here in the States. He happened to have the DT 4th Century spatha in stock which I purchased from him. I also have the new DT Celtic sword ordered thru him. He is an excellent gentleman to work with in addition to having a stock of Del Tin blades already here in the States. He is definitely worth contacting. Aside from that, you can contact Fulvio Del Tin also. His emails are a little slow but he is definitely interested in his customers. Sincerely, Patrick Fitzmartin

[Thomas McDonald]

[Stephen Scott]

Thanks for the information and the pics on the St. Michael sword. The only problem with all of these swords coming out, is that I don't enough money for all of them.

[Terry Crain]

Aaaahhhhhhhhh, thank ye Mac!

Pretty nice looking piece, that St. Michael sword. I may have to pic one up.

About the new celtic sword, I am wondering about the carved knotwork in the grip. Any historical basis for that?

Seems to me like a projection of the commonly known celtic knotwork patterns of the 17th & 18th century dirk handles. A marketing idea perhaps to sell the "celtic" aspect of the sword?

I would be happy to learn its historically accurate, even for such an early period, as I like the look of that sword quite a bit, looks very functional and sturdy. I don't see too many well made (or many made at all) celtic production swords. As such, its a welcome addition.

[James Barker]

The English falchion is sweet, we have a couple in Lord Grey's Retinue: