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PostPosted: Sat 19 Aug, 2017 4:05 pm    Post subject: Ben Potter Die Fledermaus Falchion / Messer         Reply with quote

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Up for sale is my coveted Ben Potter 'Die Fledermaus' falchion / messer. (Ben called it a falchion, we'd probably generally call it a messer ... I figure a modern master like Ben can call it what he wants!)

This piece features a wicked double-clipped point, as seen in the Paulus Kal fechtbuch. I've only seen this replicated by one or two other modern bladesmiths - it's a complex form to get right in both blade profile and taper, and Ben nailed it.

The hilt is a stylised bat wing. While I've seen elements like it in historical pieces, I'd call this more 'historically plausible' rather than 'historically accurate' ... but I'm sure Paulus would have thought it had just the right amount of protection and flair.

The balance on this piece is exquisite - it's incredibly light and nimble - and features great distal taper. It's also exceptionally strong, though: Ben has a video during making the piece, showing some cutting and flexibility tests he did before final polish. These tests are a testament to his blade profiling and heat treating.

The piece comes with Ben's custom heavy-duty leather scabbard. This is now a little darker than in Ben's pics - I treated it with a lanolin-based protectant, to both preserve the leather, and act as a form of permanent anti-rust protection for the blade (as recommended by John Lundemo for treating leather scabbards).

Price is US$1500 plus shipping from New Zealand via NZ Post. This is both reasonably-priced, reliable, and fast, and comes fully insured.

Please PM me if you have any questions.

I have another piece coming in this week, so keen to move this one quickly - if you want it, grab it!



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PostPosted: Mon 25 Sep, 2017 1:39 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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The specs for this piece are :

Overall length: 94 cm
Blade length: 75.5 cm
Blade width at cross: approx. 30 mm
Blade width at first swage/clip point: 45 mm
Blade thickness at cross: approx. 6mm (then strongly tapers distally)
Point of balance: approx. 11 cm

I don't have an accurate weight, and only have kitchen scales, but could find an approximate weight if this is helpful.

Please don't hesitate to PM if you have any questions!

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PostPosted: Mon 23 Oct, 2017 6:24 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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Still available!

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PostPosted: Fri 10 Nov, 2017 7:27 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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A quick bump for the weekend ... we have a baby on the way, so I'm hoping to sell this soon to cover some key infrastructure. Please PM me if you're interested, or have any questions!

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