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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-i´m used to my napoleonic sabers (i do collect originals).
They have much slimer blades and aren´t that heavy-usually between 600-800g compared to the Tritonias 1500g-but napoleonic soldiers didn´t wear mail or gambesons.
When i´m back home i´ll 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-i´m used to my napoleonic sabers (i do collect originals).
They have much slimer blades and aren´t that heavy-usually between 600-800g compared to the Tritonias 1500g-but napoleonic soldiers didn´t wear mail or gambesons.
When i´m back home i´ll 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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