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Peter G.
Location: Bad Kreuznach/Germany Joined: 16 Nov 2007
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 Posted: Mon 24 Dec, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: New sword |
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My christmas present arrived yesterday-today i opened the parcel:
A new flawless Tritonia :-).
My first replica and i really like it.
Very well made, very sharp, good to handle-despite its weight.
The size was sort of shock to me-iīm used to my napoleonic sabers (i do collect originals).
They have much slimer blades and arenīt that heavy-usually between 600-800g compared to the Tritonias 1500g-but napoleonic soldiers didnīt wear mail or gambesons.
When iīm back home iīll take same pics of the Tritonia beside my sabers and post them.
Merry christmas to all of you.
Peter
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Micha Hofmann
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Wow, originals and a Museum Line sword as first reproduction. Sounds like a really nice collection. 
Congratulations Peter. Enjoy this fine sword and please send pictures.
And merry christmas to you as well.
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Jeremiah Swanger
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| Posted: Tue 25 Dec, 2007 12:23 am Post subject: Re: New sword |
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| Peter G. wrote: | My christmas present arrived yesterday-today i opened the parcel:
A new flawless Tritonia :-).
My first replica and i really like it.
Very well made, very sharp, good to handle-despite its weight.
The size was sort of shock to me-iīm used to my napoleonic sabers (i do collect originals).
They have much slimer blades and arenīt that heavy-usually between 600-800g compared to the Tritonias 1500g-but napoleonic soldiers didnīt wear mail or gambesons.
When iīm back home iīll take same pics of the Tritonia beside my sabers and post them.
Merry christmas to all of you.
Peter |
Congratulations, Peter!
I remember handling the Tritonia. I was very impressed with it-- it hit that incredible balance of speed and authority. Light enough to use with a shield, but powerful enough to take off a head!
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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Bob Burns
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Hi Peter, Holy Smokes! CONGRATULATIONS! I have to 2nd Micha's comment. First replica sword and it's an
Albion Museum Line Sword! Talk about starting off with an impressive sword, the Tritonia is one humdinger of a battle sword!
My very first sword ever, after 2 years of pondering which sword would be my first, was bought and received in early August, 2005 shortly before my 48th birthday. The Arms & Armor "German Bastard Sword", so I kind of know how you must feel about your Tritonia, I would guess that this is a very spiritual event for you Peter and it is most certainly a sword bo be extremely proud to own 
Thanks for sharing Peter, your post has given me a really nice elevation in spirit today.
Bob
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