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Roger Hooper
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 Posted: Wed 11 Oct, 2017 4:11 pm Post subject: Angus Trim Short Xa |
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My Xa.7 Shortie made by Gus Trim just arrived. It is, as you would expect, a sweet and wonderful sword. First, some specs. --
In inches:
Overall Length – 29.5
Blade Length – 23
Guard Width - 6
Blade Width at Guard – 1.75
Blade Width at End of Fuller – 1.5
Blade Thickness at Guard – 4.5mm
Blade Thickness at Halfway – 3.7mm
Blade Thickness 1 inch from Tip – 2.2mm
COG – 3
Weight – 1lb 14oz
I'm not a dab hand with the calipers, so the blade thickness measurements may not be absolutely accurate. The blade, of course is lenticular, and there is no flattened diamond cross-section appearing at the end of the sword, something many sword makers are guilty of.
I'm not a cutter, so, sadly, this piece will not be used that way by me. But I'm sure that it excels at that task.
I wanted to get at least one more ATrim, and this one is a fine addition to that collection.
If I were an archer at Crece, this would be a great sidearm for when the French finally reached our lines.
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M. Eversberg II
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| Posted: Wed 11 Oct, 2017 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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I remember seeing this one on his Facebook - I certainly like it! Any plans for a scabbard and suspension?
M.
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Roger Hooper
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| Posted: Wed 11 Oct, 2017 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| M. Eversberg II wrote: | I remember seeing this one on his Facebook - I certainly like it! Any plans for a scabbard and suspension?
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I might possibly get a scabbard for it. Maybe from Sonny Suttles at Valiant. I wish Crusader Monk was still making scabbards.
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Mark Moore
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That's a sweet little piece, Roger. You really ought to have a go with at least one water bottle. It leaves you feeling kinda...satisfied.  .....McM
''Life is like a box of chocolates...'' --- F. Gump
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William Swiger
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| Posted: Sat 14 Oct, 2017 6:22 am Post subject: |
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Congrats on the new sword!
Non Timebo Mala
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J. Nicolaysen
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That looks like a great sword and I'm hoping to get one now. Just looks like a lot of fun.
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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Great looking sword Roger. Looks like it would be handy in tight and a good sidearm for an archer.
Chris Landwehr 10/10/49-1/1/09 My Mom
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M. Eversberg II
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| Posted: Sun 15 Oct, 2017 12:37 am Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | M. Eversberg II wrote: | I remember seeing this one on his Facebook - I certainly like it! Any plans for a scabbard and suspension?
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I might possibly get a scabbard for it. Maybe from Sonny Suttles at Valiant. I wish Crusader Monk was still making scabbards. |
Definitely keep us posted - it's a beauty! I would be lying if I said I was not jealous!
M.
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