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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | I love wheel pommels Peter.  |
I can grip the heck out of my Landgraf...  That flat pommel rides just right in those last couple of fingers to all but guarantee a properly aligned edge. It did take a little thing called "practice though... 
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Jared Smith
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| Posted: Wed 25 May, 2005 4:52 am Post subject: A couople of surviving swords.... |
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The Sword Magazine Online featured at least two later period swords (late 1400's to early 1500's). In the article on the Vasteras sword at this link, they claimed that Peter had handled one of them. http://swordforum.com/swords/historical/vasteras.html
The blade length (34"), handle lengths (approaching 10"), and weight (between 3 and 4 lbs). The judgement of handling was that these were useable both one and two handed, and good for thrusting into armor weak areas as well as cutting. This is reasonably consistent with the idea of a full two handed grip war sword. I would not go so far as to call this type of sword "non-existant" or swiss chesse, just less commonly relegated to being a well preserved wall hanger....
Jared Smith
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R. Laine
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Hi,
I'm really in something of a hurry at the moment, so please forgive any possible typos and the briefness of this message.
The idea of longer hilts on longswords isn't that far-fetched, really - there are surviving antiques with rather long grips (saw one in person just a bit ago, actually...), and at least Filippo Vadi recommended a hilt the length of the wielder's forearm. Swords with such hilts may not have been quite as common as ones with slightly shorter hilts, but calling them ahistorical isn't quite correct, either.
Best wishes
Rabbe
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Bruce Wilson
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I´d like to see the NG Crécy reach customers showing what it is before I start concsidering alternative designs.
..But this thread was dedicated to the new NG Crécy. 
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Yes, absolutely!!
I'm so sorry I took this off at a tangent. The NG Crécy does indeed look like a fantastic weapon and I only really meant to ask a simple aside about other potential aesthetic variants that might be historically appropriate for this blade, not take the thread completely off topic and into a debate about much longer grips - I don't see a problem with the grip length as it is!
My apologies once again!
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Wed 25 May, 2005 9:30 am Post subject: Re: A couople of surviving swords.... |
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| Jared Smith wrote: | The Sword Magazine Online featured at least two later period swords (late 1400's to early 1500's). In the article on the Vasteras sword at this link, they claimed that Peter had handled one of them. http://swordforum.com/swords/historical/vasteras.html
The blade length (34"), handle lengths (approaching 10"), and weight (between 3 and 4 lbs). The judgement of handling was that these were useable both one and two handed, and good for thrusting into armor weak areas as well as cutting. This is reasonably consistent with the idea of a full two handed grip war sword. I would not go so far as to call this type of sword "non-existant" or swiss chesse, just less commonly relegated to being a well preserved wall hanger....
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Hi Jared,
My appologies if I came off as if I was ranting at you, that wasn't my intention.
Unfortunately you hit upon one of my pet peeves with your friends comments. Theories that fall into the catagory of "We don't really know so anything is possible." really chap my buttocks.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Harlan Hastings
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Just heard from Albion that the prototype of the NG Crecy made it into the box going to Atlanta. Although the finish details are probably not the usual standard (it IS a prototype after all....) the size and handling should give folks an idea of what to expect from this new and improved version.
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Aaron Schnatterly
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That's pretty good news - I've been wanting to check this piece out in person.
I was on the phone with Mike when Eric handed it to him for the first time. The surprised "Holy Crap! Eric just handed me the Crecy!" was definitely enough to pique my interest. That "swelling" still hasn't gone down - the only cure will have to be to see it for myself...
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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Steve Grisetti
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | ...The surprised "Holy Crap! Eric just handed me the Crecy!" was definitely enough to pique my interest. That "swelling" still hasn't gone down - the only cure will have to be to see it for myself... |
Aaron, it sounds like you have definitely been "bitten" 
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | Aaron, it sounds like you have definitely been "bitten" |
Yup. From what Harlan and Mike have said, there will be a TON of nice pointies to drool over in Atlanta. Don't have the list, but I'm sure I'll have my heart (and/or budget) broken more than once.
I'l probably survive that nasty case of iron deficiency... just have to increase my consumption, I guess.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Bruce Wilson
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | I'l probably survive that nasty case of iron deficiency... |
We could probably work up your Hb, your ferritin and your B12, but I really don't think it would cure this kind of anaemia...
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Bruce Wilson wrote: | | Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | I'l probably survive that nasty case of iron deficiency... |
We could probably work up your Hb, your ferritin and your B12, but I really don't think it would cure this kind of anaemia...
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Your concern for my well-being is duly noted and much appreciated, Bruce... but you are correct.
I may just have to check in with Dr. Sigman and get a potent OakeSHOTt or two to set me right again.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | Bruce Wilson wrote: | | Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | I'l probably survive that nasty case of iron deficiency... |
We could probably work up your Hb, your ferritin and your B12, but I really don't think it would cure this kind of anaemia...
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Your concern for my well-being is duly noted and much appreciated, Bruce... but you are correct.
I may just have to check in with Dr. Sigman and get a potent OakeSHOTt or two to set me right again. |
Hoo, boy. The puns are getting a little thick here...
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R. D. Simpson
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| Peter Johnsson wrote: | | look out for the coming NG version of the Bayeriches sword |
Any idea on when we could expect to see this completed? I'm just wondering how much time I have to save my money.
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Given the level of interest in this sword, I thought people might like to know a little more. I had the good fortune to play with this piece in Atlanta. I was quite pleased with how it felt, both immediately upon picking it up and with it in full strength and speed motion. No cutting, but I did get a decent feel for static, dynamic, and aesthetic properties.
My opinion is, it's quite a nice piece. It's definitely on my "need it" list - towards the top, actually, probably in the next couple of acquisitions. There were a few ordered during the show.
I know I snagged a couple of pics, and the other guys probably did, too. They'll be up soon.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Chad Arnow
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I have one on the way now.
Me ordering the Crecy was one of the least-suprising moments of the Bladeshow. Mike and Harlan knew it; Nathan and Aaron knew it. They saw how I couldn't put it down. I didn't have a chance.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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