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Jason Elrod




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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 3:09 pm    Post subject: A&A Complex Hilted Longsword         Reply with quote

Finally took some OK pics of this sword so I thought that I would post them. Stats are below for reference.

Overall length: 50”
Weight: 3.75 pounds
Width of guard: 10.25"
Blade: 37.5" long from cross; 1.75" wide tapering to .75"
Grip and pommel: 12" long
Point of Balance (PoB): 3.4" from cross
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~24.75" from cross














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Mark T




PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 3:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hi Jason,

Beautiful stuff ... but then you know that you and I have similar taste! Wink

Fantastic to see more complex-hilted swords - there aren't enough of them around.

Mark T

PS I think these photos deserve to be re-sized so that casual viewers can see them at a glance ...

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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 3:53 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Another good job by A&A. Is the design based on an original?
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Bryan Heff




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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 4:43 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Beautiful...I also have something in the works with A&A for a complex hilted long sword. Love it! Yours is fantastic.
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Jimi Edmonds




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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 7:45 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That's one very nice sword. I quite like their Durer, though think it could do with a complex hilt also!
cheers.
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Jason Elrod




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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 8:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jimi Edmonds wrote:
That's one very nice sword. I quite like their Durer, though think it could do with a complex hilt also!
cheers.


Actually this sword uses the Durer blade. Craig lengthened the handle and slightly modified the profile.
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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 8:46 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Roger Hooper wrote:
Another good job by A&A. Is the design based on an original?


Here are pics of the original. It's not a completely faithful reproduction but that is only due to some financial constraints at the time.



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Jimi Edmonds




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PostPosted: Sun 02 Feb, 2014 9:10 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jason Elrod wrote:
Jimi Edmonds wrote:
That's one very nice sword. I quite like their Durer, though think it could do with a complex hilt also!
cheers.


Actually this sword uses the Durer blade. Craig lengthened the handle and slightly modified the profile.


That's funny as when I saw your sword the Durer came to mind..Blast! now I'll have to have a custom version of it!
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PostPosted: Mon 03 Feb, 2014 7:11 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I like this sword quite a bit. I'm glad you had it replicated!
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Daniel Wallace




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PostPosted: Mon 03 Feb, 2014 7:14 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

a nice 12 in grip I like! another nice custom job out of A&A.
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Edward Jeagal




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PostPosted: Mon 03 Feb, 2014 8:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It's great to see a complex-hilted longsword since I don't really see much of them. Which is a shame since I have a soft spot for its look.
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Joel Chesser




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PostPosted: Mon 03 Feb, 2014 2:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I have recently become infatuated with this style of sword myself. Very cool repro, I am definitely envious. Where is the previous located?
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PostPosted: Mon 03 Feb, 2014 10:55 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

A&A seems to really excell at this kind of work. I always enjoy seeing examples for their custom pieces.
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Mark T




PostPosted: Tue 11 Feb, 2014 7:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Joel Chesser wrote:
Where is the previous located?


Joel,

It was sold by Hermann Historica. More information can be found in the Examples of later bastard sword hilts thread.

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Robin Smith




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PostPosted: Tue 11 Feb, 2014 8:04 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very nice! I've been pondering a complex hilted sword myself... I like this alot
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