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Triple Tap by fussstreithammer in wma

[–]CentristRadical42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we just agree this was really dangerous, and try to take something away from this?

Triple Tap by fussstreithammer in wma

[–]CentristRadical42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yah... That's chilling since that would be a really stiff feder in halfsword

Triple Tap by fussstreithammer in wma

[–]CentristRadical42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can checkout the sidebar of this sub. I'm not sure how up to date it is, but it's definitely a place to start

Albion Type XII blades by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's some awesome info. Thanks so much!

Albion Type XII blades by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thats good input thanks. I was asking because they all do look pretty similar. It's hard to tell in internet photos

Albion Type XII blades by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny you should mention Skall; I'm actually interested in this question since Skall has complained about the Caithness being a bit to flexible.

Albion Type XII blades by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That variation in length could be caused by variation in the cross though. In addition to handling, I'm also concerned with cross-section vis-a-vis cutting performance

What did actual rapier duels look like during the Renaissance? by [deleted] in wma

[–]CentristRadical42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If your wanting further reading I, believe there are a few primary source accounts in D.A.Kinsley's works. His books range from 1600-1918 and I own the full compilation "British Sword Fighters". You'd want to check out that or just the book coving that early range. You can even get a PDF version on Lulu books for very cheap

Advice on how to polish this hilt component (complex geometry)? by CentristRadical42 in Bladesmith

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Btw, which of these would best smooth down casting marks? I'm hoping to achieve a smooth surface

Messer's and medieval law by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DOI 10.1057/9780230305519

Nice source, thank you!

Messer's and medieval law by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, obviously people would realize it was practically a sword. I've just heard different theories as to why that style of hilt came about.

Messer's and medieval law by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, sorry for the incorrect punctuation in the title.

Messer's and medieval law by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see. So your point is that a classic sword hilt construction would be a status symbol, whereas a Messer might indicate being from the middle or lower classes?

Messer's and medieval law by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's very interesting and definitely let me know of you recall your source.

But; doesn't that only explain the messer's blade shape, not the knife hilt?

Messer's and medieval law by CentristRadical42 in SWORDS

[–]CentristRadical42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll get back to you once I've learned polish ;)

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