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Neil Langley
Location: Stockport, UK Joined: 23 Jan 2006
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Posted: Thu 14 Jun, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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No, mine sticks out too – I should have posted a pic from the side as well if I though about it (I had my phone by the PC so just did a fast snap with no fancy editing etc – just reduced in size to upload) as I was just trying to get the rivets and handle thickness in shot.
The GDFB buckler is perfectly OK – tough as old boots (mine is still tight rivet wise) if a tad heavy. Would I buy another one, maybe I would go elsewhere, but then again mine was a starter one for I.33 and as I progress, and know my own requirements, I would be happy to stump up the extra for something else. Would I recommend one to start I.33 with – yes, if you are happy with the weight and handle size. Would I recommend one for historical accuracy – no it is most certainly a ‘practical’ tool in this respect.
By the way, I use thin bike handlebar ribbon on my grip (simply because I usually have some about) and this is a big help as the steel grip alone is a bit slippery.
Neil.
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Dan Hill
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Posted: Thu 14 Jun, 2007 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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What are the size in width and depth of these bosses? I find that many armourers make huge bosses when in fact, they only need to cover your knuckles, so one inch deep should be more than enough in my opinion.
Dan Hill
Dum ducitur halpschilt, cade sub gladium quoque scutum.
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Neil Langley
Location: Stockport, UK Joined: 23 Jan 2006
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Posted: Thu 14 Jun, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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A bit hard to measure, but the boss is 1.25” deep from the shield body – giving about 2.75” ‘clearance’ from the grip. You could loose about half an inch or so depth without any problem – but I must admit I think the more ‘rounded’ boss is more aesthetically pleasing.
Neil.
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