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S Ayton
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 Posted: Sat 22 Apr, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: Anglo-Saxon blades |
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Hi,
Being new here, I've read a few articles, but I have a question I hope you guys can offer an answer to.
Basically, I'd like to know more about what blades a heathen Englishman would wield. Seing as England was christianised in the 8/9th century, most Oakshott type Xs are too old, even if they are indeed the more British styles (Petersen types L and S). Now, I've seen a few "Migration Era" swords about, but haven't seen anything about them other than brief descriptions and pics.
Any help or directions to books would be appreciated.
Cheers
Sim
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Jeroen Zuiderwijk
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| Posted: Sun 23 Apr, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Anglo-Saxon blades |
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This book could be a start:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/used/product...mp;wbflg=N
I don't have it, but I browsed through it once. I remember that it had a lot of examples in it. I'd like to get a copy of that book myself someday, but I have too many other priorities at the moment (like not spending much money for a while  )
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Felix Wang
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Davidson's book also exists in a paperback format, likely more affordable.
One preeminent example of a heathen Anglo Saxon sword is very well known - the Sutton Hoo blade.
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This is a standard topic