Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Mar 31, 2009 21:50:20 GMT -5
German Bastard Sword
I bought this sword on an impulse from an Austrailian Vendor called Medieval Shoppe . I thought i might share my thoughts on it, please be patient, as my knowledge of Euros is very limited , and I am not qualified to review one... so this will just be impressions.
When I bought this sword , I did so with the distinct impression it was a Windlass... now I'm not so sure...there seem to be some differences...perhaps it is an earlier model, or a different maker , I'm not sure.
The sword came mummified .. I should have taken a photo of it , but I didn't. There was paper , and bubble wrap , plastic wrap , foam , tape , cardboard,twine.... it took 15 minutes to get into the thing.
Specifications
Weight : About 3.5 lbs
Length:Blade 30 inches
Hilt 9 inches
Width : at Cross 2 inches
at tip 1.25 inches
Cross : 11 inches
POB : 4 inches
COP : 17 inches
Scabbard
The scabbard is rather nice for a Windlass (if this is a Windlass). Pretty standard overall though . Leather over a wood core, with metal chapes, painted black. I bought this sword at a slight discount because of slight denting on the end chape.
Construction : Fit and Finish
Hilt and Cross
The hilt is two stage stepped construction with risers covered with black leather. The crossguard has double rings , and 4 inch quillions festooned with finials. It is finished black. The pommel is a scentstopper also finished black.
The hilting is done utilyzing a threaded tang . an 8 mm nut secures the handle on , and the pommel screws onto the threads this is different than the current Windlass model , but it is very tight and sturdy. Nothing is loose or rattles... the over all impression of this sword is one of sturdiness.
Blade
The Blade is 30 inches long. It is unsharpened. It begins with a flattened oval , lenticular crossection , then transforms to a flattened diamond 14 inches from the cross. The polish is satin , and then coated with poly. It is 2 inches wide at the cross and tapers to 1.25 inches about 1.5 inches from the tip.
The blade is quite stiff , with no whippiness. The center of percussion is 17 inches from the cross.
It feels quite sturdy , and gives the impression it would be a great cutter ... it seems biased to cutting , like many German styled swords.
Conclusion
I'm still not sure if this is a Windlass , or a similar replica made by a different supplier for Medieval Shoppe . What I do know is that Medieval Shoppe sold me a well made sword at a great price and with quick well packed shipping.
The sword itself is tight , and well built , balanced nicely if a tad heavy... and should be a great cutter sharpened.
It is well worth buying this model , be it Windlass or not , if you are interested in this segment of the market.
Thanks for reading
I bought this sword on an impulse from an Austrailian Vendor called Medieval Shoppe . I thought i might share my thoughts on it, please be patient, as my knowledge of Euros is very limited , and I am not qualified to review one... so this will just be impressions.
When I bought this sword , I did so with the distinct impression it was a Windlass... now I'm not so sure...there seem to be some differences...perhaps it is an earlier model, or a different maker , I'm not sure.
The sword came mummified .. I should have taken a photo of it , but I didn't. There was paper , and bubble wrap , plastic wrap , foam , tape , cardboard,twine.... it took 15 minutes to get into the thing.
Specifications
Weight : About 3.5 lbs
Length:Blade 30 inches
Hilt 9 inches
Width : at Cross 2 inches
at tip 1.25 inches
Cross : 11 inches
POB : 4 inches
COP : 17 inches
Scabbard
The scabbard is rather nice for a Windlass (if this is a Windlass). Pretty standard overall though . Leather over a wood core, with metal chapes, painted black. I bought this sword at a slight discount because of slight denting on the end chape.
Construction : Fit and Finish
Hilt and Cross
The hilt is two stage stepped construction with risers covered with black leather. The crossguard has double rings , and 4 inch quillions festooned with finials. It is finished black. The pommel is a scentstopper also finished black.
The hilting is done utilyzing a threaded tang . an 8 mm nut secures the handle on , and the pommel screws onto the threads this is different than the current Windlass model , but it is very tight and sturdy. Nothing is loose or rattles... the over all impression of this sword is one of sturdiness.
Blade
The Blade is 30 inches long. It is unsharpened. It begins with a flattened oval , lenticular crossection , then transforms to a flattened diamond 14 inches from the cross. The polish is satin , and then coated with poly. It is 2 inches wide at the cross and tapers to 1.25 inches about 1.5 inches from the tip.
The blade is quite stiff , with no whippiness. The center of percussion is 17 inches from the cross.
It feels quite sturdy , and gives the impression it would be a great cutter ... it seems biased to cutting , like many German styled swords.
Conclusion
I'm still not sure if this is a Windlass , or a similar replica made by a different supplier for Medieval Shoppe . What I do know is that Medieval Shoppe sold me a well made sword at a great price and with quick well packed shipping.
The sword itself is tight , and well built , balanced nicely if a tad heavy... and should be a great cutter sharpened.
It is well worth buying this model , be it Windlass or not , if you are interested in this segment of the market.
Thanks for reading