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Gregory J. Liebau
Location: Dinuba, CA Joined: 27 Nov 2004
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Posted: Tue 11 Apr, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: Military swords c. 1600- Help! |
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Hello sirs,
I'm interested in starting the development of my Elizabethan kit. I would like to portray a young English gentleman from around 1600-1610. I'd like to have a custom sword made for me at some point in time (i.e. Once I can afford it) and would like it to be useful for military life. What options do I have? Can people post pictures of swords that would fit the era and use?
Thank you!
-Gregory-
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Shae Bishop
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Posted: Tue 11 Apr, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Although not neccesarily English, the Arms & Armour Town Guard Sword is a very nice sword, the original dated 1610, which would probably work well for a miliatary-type sword with its robust blade, shorter length, and simple but elegant hilt. Here is a link http://www.arms-n-armor.com/sword192.html
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Alexander Ren
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Gordon Frye
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Posted: Tue 11 Apr, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Gregory;
I will have to agree with the gentlemen above, that many of the offerings from Arms & Armour would be fabulous for an English Gentleman of ca. 1600 or so. Many of their Rapiers and Sword-Rapiers would be quite at home hanging from the belt of such a gentleman, either in Peace or in War.
I have found the A&A "Dresden" to be a superb weapon, and it accompanies me on all of my Elizabethan wanderings.
Allons!
Gordon
"After God, we owe our victory to our Horses"
Gonsalo Jimenez de Quesada
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Sean Flynt
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Posted: Wed 12 Apr, 2006 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Almost exactly a year ago I contacted E.B. Erickson about a custom replica of an English sword (ca. 1600) formerly of his personal collection. He was interested then and quoted a great price for both hilt and blade, but I just couldn't commit the dough (because I'd just bought a stunning English hanger from him!). Eljay has a full plate now, I think, but might still be interested in taking on such a project. Personally, I wouldn't go to anyone else for a custom piece of this era. Eljay has hands-on experience with originals and a fantastic eye for detail. I'd LOVE to see you or somebody else turn him loose on a project like this! I'd strongly encourage you to contact him before buying any production piece. If you arrange a project with him, you'll get a well-researched, one-of-kind reproduction and probably save a bit of cash as well. You'll wait longer, of course.
-Sean
Author of the Little Hammer novel
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Hammer-Sean-Flynt/dp/B08XN7HZ82/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+hammer+book&qid=1627482034&sr=8-1
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Roger Hooper
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Posted: Wed 12 Apr, 2006 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Speaking of Eljay, how about this Eljay English baskethilt with ATrim backsword over at ATrim direct - http://www.angustrimdirect.com/models/unamed_31/unamed_31.htm - The original on which it is based dates to circa 1620, but I imagine similar designs were around 20 years earlier. I've got one. It is a mighty fine sword.
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