That's a pretty nice looking Lutel. Seems to have a bit more "style" than many of their offereings. :)

Congratulations!

William Swiger's Albion custom really has continuity to it that is often lacking in custom swords, excellent. Thanks for posting it.

Jon

Hello
A swiss saber from John Lundimo. Too cool :-) !

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Mr. Knisley:
Very nice display stand too. :p

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But seriously, beautiful addition to anyone's collection.

Jon

Hello
Yes,the stand...I beleave its early Redneckian :-)

My last saber:
french sabre de chasseur a cheval ~ 1800.
Engraved "Vivat" above an attacking hussar, other side ""Officier de chasseur a cheval", "23ie regiment" and the initials of the owner "CS".

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I've received two weeks ago my Del Tin 5148. Here are some specifications:


Total length: 106cm (~41.7")
Total weigth: 1390g (~3 lbs)

Blade length: 83.5cm (~32.9")
Blade width just below the guard: 4.09cm (~1.61")
Blade width 4cm from the point: 1.945cm (~0.76")
Blade thickness at the guard: 0.505cm (~0.2")
Blade thickness ~2cm from the point: 0.33cm (~0.13")
Pommel dimensions: 7.5x6x1.4cm (~3x2.4x0.55")
Grip length: 15.5cm (~6.1")
Guard width: 23.5 cm (~9.2")
Guard thickness in its central point: 1cm (~0.4")
Blade cross section: exagonal in the forte section, diamond in the medio-debole

*POB: ~7cm from the guard (~2.8")
*Blade forward pivot point: ~4cm from the point (~1.6")
*Blade vibration node: ~52cm from the guard (~20.5")

**Dating: mid 14th Century


*I took the measures of pivot, POB and vibration node according to the suggestions in this thread, as accurately as I could (not so much I fear ;) ):
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=8088

**I don't actually know which was the original sword that inspired this Del Tin creation: I think it could be something similar to the Wallace Collection A461 (see the link below, by Craig Peters):
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...ight=xviia


And now, some impressions about the sword (maybe this will inspire somebody expert to write a true review! :D ).
At the very first glance, I underestimated the dimensions of the sword: the slenderness of the blade makes it to seem smaller than it actually is. In solo drills it is very fast and light, the heavy pommel gives to the sword a wonderful balance. On the grip there's enough room for one hand+gauntlet, or two hand gripping the pommel (very ergonomic indeed).
The pivot point close to the blade tip makes this sword a good thruster, with the blade point hanging quite firmly in the air even with rapid changes of attack direction.
It is a solid sword, with a stiff blade and overall good finish. The iron twisted wire of the grip became slightly loose after an attempt of protective lubrification, but I easily fixed it. Fulvio Del Tin makes on request also the scabbard, in decorated leather with steel chape.

So, that's all! I'm not an expert, take my opinions as they are, with a smile if needed!! :)

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Antonio:
Certainly a nice looking sword, the DT5148.
I like wire wraps and this one looks very elegant. Thanks for showing it, a nice choice on your part. I also note how clean the pommel casting is. Del Tin apparently is giving some attention to their castings, which have been an area of complaints in the past.

Regards, Jon

I think the pommel is what really gives to this sword a personality, in term of both handling and appearance!
I really love this sword... his plainness turns out as elegance!

I know, I have not been on this board for a long time. But, I still come by ever so often.
Just picked up The Valiant Armoury Norwich Falchion from KoA about a week ago.
Nice piece and swings well.
I have not done any cutting, but just playing with it, it feels very worthy.
http://www.kultofathena.com/images/AT306_l.jpg

I already put a picture of this one up as my zombie apocalypse backup weapon, but failed to add it here. Suffice it to say, my last sword is this red beast made by the great folks at Albion from a piece of metal that began as a Svante blank, then chose a slightly different path in life. :D

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I should also throw this one up. My last sword before the Svantesque redness was this lovely little rapier from A&A. Not sure if this was a one-off, or a custom job that fell through, or what. Whatever it is, I've grown quite fond of it.

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My last two swords.
First, from right here in the Marketplace forum, I got my DelTin Irish sword-

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I thought this was the "Dream sword" for my collection of Irish-hilted blades....until....

I got this Arms & Armor Irish 12th Century this last weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire.

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It's GOOD to Irish!

Murphy :cool:

Mr. McCraken,

Yes, the A&A is nice but it's not 12th. c., more like the mid- to later 15th. c.

Curse you, Sam! :lol: That beaded one-off rapier is my absolute favorite piece from A&A, congrats! She's magnificent-- I'll bet the sword feels and moves as good as it looks.


My last swords have been a pair of back to back XIVs. I acquired this Albion Yeoman from forum member Steven Janus, but then sold it fairly quickly to Sean Stevens, who has long desired that particular model. I replaced it in record time with a lovely Albion Sovereign courtesy of forum member Lloyd Winter, who's replacing it with a new Albion Prince. Thanks gents for this satisfying game of bladed musical chairs! :cool:

Yeoman:





Sovereign:

And I sold my Sovereign to Zach because I decided I liked my Yeoman better :)
Now I just have to wait for Albion to make my Prince.....

But I have to say Zach that seeing all those years of pommel tarnish polished off is somewhat of a shock ;-)

Hahaha, many thanks Lloyd. 'Tis but a matter of abrasives and oil and time spent with the TV on in the background. :D


And I did manage to rig up a rudimentary scabbard system to carry it around, using a DSA scabbard I got from Steven and a Ravenswood Baldric. Not historically appropriate, but now I can wear it into town while I strut like a fool. :cool: