That is a beaut! I've noticed that A&A has a knack for complex hilts, but the blade on this one is amazing. It is a little out of my era of focus, but DAMN!! :cool: It looks spot-on in every aspect when compared to the original. Congrats Nathan!
What a pity our tastes are so similar, Nathan. It makes your acquisitions so bittersweet for me--I'm glad you have it, but sorry I don't :lol: It's another stunning piece. Your group shot with the messer and Katzbalger gives me chills. Fantastic stuff!
... well everyone here has said it all. But I just offer my congratulations to the makers and the owner - that is a very fine sword indeed.
Cheers
Jason
Cheers
Jason
Congratulations to Nathan, Craig, and the fine craftsman at A&A for such a beautiful specimen of lethality!
Very impressive indeed!
Jeremy
Very impressive indeed!
Jeremy
Yow! What a way to start off a Monday! Craig, that is one fantastic sword - I like it better than my old Lutel Swiss Sabre. Soon as this economy turns around, I'm getting one! A & A ROCKS!!!
It's a stunning re-creation ! Now you have the sword you deserve ! Enjoy it !
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David
Such a beautiful, beautiful piece--functionally and aesthetically. This is why A&A is hands down my favorite maker!
This is stunning!! I am a huge fan of the style and really am impressed by this piece! Bravo!
:cool:
:cool:
Nathan,
Having handled the original at the Wallace a few years ago, it is stunning how close a match this piece is. If it performs anything like the original did, then I can only surmise that this is now the cherry on the top of your collection. That sword was just simply a delight in the hand, and I know what Craig and company can do when they are feeling inspired....
Having handled the original at the Wallace a few years ago, it is stunning how close a match this piece is. If it performs anything like the original did, then I can only surmise that this is now the cherry on the top of your collection. That sword was just simply a delight in the hand, and I know what Craig and company can do when they are feeling inspired....
I've always liked Swiss sabers. Though, hilt-wise my favourite is this one:
http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/1051.html
Anyway, that's a nice sword you have there, as usual, and great photos. I must say, it's quite a bit smaller then I imagined these swords to be. Interesting stuff. :)
http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/1051.html
Anyway, that's a nice sword you have there, as usual, and great photos. I must say, it's quite a bit smaller then I imagined these swords to be. Interesting stuff. :)
| Jean Thibodeau wrote: |
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I'm also curious about the handling compared to non-complex hilt longsword ? I'm assuming that it can be used one handed but it sure looks like it would welcome a second hand on the hilt. I also assume that the complex hilt is thought out carefully to not interfere with good sword technique that might be similar to a longsword or grossmesser ? |
This is very true Jean. Along with the pics I posted of this one in hand, make sure to check out the picture that Anders sites. It shows a slightly different solution to the use of two hands as the fore hand alone has the knuckle guard. I think this would be a serviceable design as the rear hand does not get targeted nearly as much as the fore hand.
While these swords are definitely usable in one hand the way they where used would be much as described in the use of the messer. It would not be as a saber, of course except where these two styles cross.
I think this style of sword is quite good evidence for the continued use of swords in this fighting style well into the Renaissance period.
Also again thank you all for the nice compliments.
Best
Craig
| Craig Johnson wrote: | ||
This is very true Jean. Along with the pics I posted of this one in hand, make sure to check out the picture that Anders sites. It shows a slightly different solution to the use of two hands as the fore hand alone has the knuckle guard. I think this would be a serviceable design as the rear hand does not get targeted nearly as much as the fore hand. |
Yes but the " haft guard " is not as attractive to my eye and I could see the guard protecting the forward hand but the opponents blade sliding onto the rear hand: The half guard can give a false feeling of security to the hands and to me it's better to either protect both hands or not protect them at all with a knuckle guard as depending on being half protected may mean that the protected half may not be the one hit if one miscalculates !
| Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz wrote: |
| Seems I remember a similar piece ....
http://www.ollinsworddesign.com/osd-custom-LCS.html |
This hilt does appear very similar but the blade cross section is quite different. Of course the OlliN piece is not meant to be a replica of the historical sword in question.
Wow!
What an amazing sword. Great work Craig!
I find these kinds of backsword blades very interesting.
Nathan... thanks for letting us take a look.
(I was wondering if I could see a close up of the back of the blade where the false edge begins near the COP. Looks like some interesting things happening there, but can't see it very well.)
Thanks
take care
ks
What an amazing sword. Great work Craig!
I find these kinds of backsword blades very interesting.
Nathan... thanks for letting us take a look.
(I was wondering if I could see a close up of the back of the blade where the false edge begins near the COP. Looks like some interesting things happening there, but can't see it very well.)
Thanks
take care
ks
Congratulations to all involved in comissioning and executing this piece, it is truly fantastic.
It was a lovely piece as an original and Craig and team have done an outstanding job in making it live again.
I will go to bed dreaming about the hiilt work and daresay I will wake up still dreaming of it. The lines and intersections are .........well........ simply outstanding.
Tod
It was a lovely piece as an original and Craig and team have done an outstanding job in making it live again.
I will go to bed dreaming about the hiilt work and daresay I will wake up still dreaming of it. The lines and intersections are .........well........ simply outstanding.
Tod
Here is a photo taken by Craig that shows the tip section as well as an in-progress photo.
Thank you, Craig, for the photos.
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WOW! That is one of the few swords that has remained at the top of my "reproduction sword wishlist", and now I want want one even more :eek:
Craig, that is truly a stunning piece of work. Congrats to you and to Nathan both.
Craig, that is truly a stunning piece of work. Congrats to you and to Nathan both.
Yeah...
That's exactly what I needed to see! I love these close ups, especially the in-progress shots. It really shows how all the lines flow together.
You're work is truly inspirational!
Thanks for the pictures.
ks
That's exactly what I needed to see! I love these close ups, especially the in-progress shots. It really shows how all the lines flow together.
You're work is truly inspirational!
Thanks for the pictures.
ks
What a beautiful sword, it says "Nathan Robinson" all over it. I'm sure if I had it in hand I could stare at the details for hours, there's a lot going on there. Congratulations on what I'm sure is one of the prizes of your collection. Kudos to Craig and company as well, I think you've taken your skill set to a new level with this one.
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