Is it ok to post sword related stuff in this forum?

[was_peacemaker]

I like talking knives but swords and other medieval weapons are cool to. Are swords/halberds/spears/axes and such ok to post about in this forum?

If so this is what I am really wanting come this fall/winter. Its a working high quality production of a French Medieval 13th century sword. Kind of 100 years war type thing.

Check it it out. The sword is about $800 and the leather sheath is about $125.

http://armor.com/sword188.html

[Dr. Gonzo GED]

Nice zombie swatter.

IDK if you're dead set on that manufacturer but you can get that same style for a bit cheaper if you look around.

[Richard Simmons]

Post away. A blade is a blade.

[was_peacemaker]

Nice zombie swatter.

IDK if you're dead set on that manufacturer but you can get that same style for a bit cheaper if you look around.

I like that company because they seem to have a great rep with Western Martial Artist, and many of their products are built off of museum molds for a "close as possible" to the real deal. But your right that the price is rather high. If you could suggest a reputable company with a cheaper product...that would be cool.

[cevulirn]

valiant armory. the atrim models are a good value. museum mould? You want forged, not something that came from a mold.

[was_peacemaker]

valiant armory. the atrim models are a good value. museum mould? You want forged, not something that came from a mold.

Arms and Armor does forge their stuff. The molds they get from like the London Museum, give them the exact specs they need to match the dimensions of historical weapons...to get historical accuracy.

[Dr. Gonzo GED]

Here you go, man.

Third down "Early Medieval Sword". looks to be about the same length and profile. Marquenched spring steel blade. $269

http://www.swordsdirect.com/performa...ng-swords.html

Might be some other stuff on that site to your liking too.

If you look up "Battle Ready Swords" you'll get a LOT of good links. Just check the type of steel and method of manufacture. There's a lot of forged high carbon stuff out there for way less than $800.

[was_peacemaker]

Here you go, man.

Third down "Early Medieval Sword". looks to be about the same length and profile. Marquenched spring steel blade. $269

http://www.swordsdirect.com/performa...ng-swords.html

Might be some other stuff on that site to your liking too.

If you look up "Battle Ready Swords" you'll get a LOT of good links. Just check the type of steel and method of manufacture. There's a lot of forged high carbon stuff out there for way less than $800.

Cool site I will look into some of those products. I guess the reason I like the Arms and Armor one is because its made to as close as possible specs to a French Medieval sword that would have been carried by some of my ancestors at Crecy. Yes I know....we lost at Crecy but we won the 100 years war. The family provincial crest to this day is the Edward III of England's battle flag being ripped in two. So its kind of a heritage thing for me. My French ancestor who actually came over in the 1620's was recorded as being a master fencer and so one day I may also get this rapier as it is close to what he would have probably carried.

http://armor.com/rapier170.html

But hey I do like that site you showed me and will look through some of the other stuff to. Interested in seeing their dagger section.

Viva La France

On a side note I had ancestors that were Swiss Mercenaries, and some on my grandma's side that are from one of the Scottish clans that fought with William Wallace. So I will one day also collect weapons from those countries to.

[Dr. Gonzo GED]

Cool site I will look into some of those products. I guess the reason I like the Arms and Armor one is because its made to as close as possible specs to a French Medieval sword that would have been carried by some of my ancestors at Crecy. Yes I know....we lost at Crecy but we won the 100 years war. The family provincial crest to this day is the Edward III of England's battle flag being ripped in two. So its kind of a heritage thing for me. My French ancestor who actually came over in the 1620's was recorded as being a master fencer and so one day I may also get this rapier as it is close to what he would have probably carried.

http://armor.com/rapier170.html

But hey I do like that site you showed me and will look through some of the other stuff to. Interested in seeing their dagger section.

Viva La France

On a side note I had ancestors that were Swiss Mercenaries, and some on my grandma's side that are from one of the Scottish clans that fought with William Wallace. So I will one day also collect weapons from those countries to.

Well, what you posted looks to be a one handed arming sword with a specifically tappered blade profile. The blade resembles a bastard sword but it looks to be a couple inches shorter.

The arming sword is a very popular style on a lot of those sites. Now (like then) it's a real utility piece. Your ancestors would have carried it because that's what they were issued. Sort of lie how our boys carry guns chambers in 5.56. You know they'd rather have a Phased Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range, but as the man says "Just what you see on the shelf pal." Given the choice, I'm pretty sur the French would have wanted one too.

If you're looking to become proficient as a sword fighter you should just go for the style that apeals best to you. There are better balanced designs that are just as effective for much less money on the market.

If you're looking to start sort of a "family museum" collection of arms it may be worth it spend the big bucks. I have a feeling though, that you could find another arming sword with identical apointments for less than 8 big ones if you look around.

[was_peacemaker]

Check out this painting of Joan of Arc holding her sword. Look at the cross gaurd and the pommel. It does kind of look like the sword in the link I posted.

[cevulirn]

http://sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-...m/bristol.html

actually in stock right now.

[Richard Simmons]

More of an Asian/oriental style but have you checked these out?

http://www.himalayan-imports.com/sword.html