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Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2010, 09:35 AM
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Views: 15,873
Posted By broadaxe
Yep, a few indeed :D The photo was taken at...

Yep, a few indeed :D
The photo was taken at my old appartment. I had moved several months ago and brought the same system of display to my new place, now the method of arrange is more systematic....
Forum: European Armoury 27th February 2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,141
Posted By broadaxe
Here are some photos. Pleae note I included a...

Here are some photos. Pleae note I included a pair of poll-axes, because they share marine details and I believe they are boarding axes, too - well, one is obviously of the French type.
Feel free to...
Forum: European Armoury 27th February 2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,873
Posted By broadaxe
Having just a few axes myself, I tried several...

Having just a few axes myself, I tried several methods and what you can see in the photo works best for me. These are segments of security fence, made of welded, hardend steel rods. Each segment is...
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 43,446
Posted By broadaxe
Thank you guys. I was going to post the stats -...

Thank you guys. I was going to post the stats - the most important info (at least, for myself) and almost forgot:
The longer, "Sinclair" saber is 75 cm long, 1.150kg and feeling lighter, due to...
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 43,446
Posted By broadaxe
Here are the photos:

Here are the photos:
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,141
Posted By broadaxe
Yes, I'm going to take some pics and post them...

Yes, I'm going to take some pics and post them here. After all, we share the same thoughts.
Forum: European Armoury 16th February 2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,141
Posted By broadaxe
Yep, I do remember that rumble. Such book will be...

Yep, I do remember that rumble. Such book will be of great help. The major problem I can forsee is where to find documents regarding private issue equipment; I guess in the UK it is reasonabely in...
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,141
Posted By broadaxe
Intersting axe. As you have stated, I would also...

Intersting axe. As you have stated, I would also call it a hybrid of the Brtish and the French boarding axes, though I think the spike is more of the Brit tradition and the flaring blade has a French...
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 43,446
Posted By broadaxe
The term is obscure indeed. Jim, I have to argue...

The term is obscure indeed. Jim, I have to argue with your definition as "heavy". I don't think they were heavier - considering the combat use - than their period couterparts. Mind that the simple...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,990
Posted By broadaxe
Hello all. I had a chance to examine this...

Hello all. I had a chance to examine this magnificent dagger in person. My thoughts: Russian hunting dagger, possibly a presentation piece to nobility.
Explanation: this is a kindjal, basically....
Forum: European Armoury 27th December 2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,521
Posted By broadaxe
I'm aware of that particular article, as once I...

I'm aware of that particular article, as once I misplaced the term Great Sword for Long Sword and naturally they are not the same. Of course, terminology is subjective and a reason for debates; but I...
Forum: European Armoury 26th December 2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,521
Posted By broadaxe
As far as to proportions, a length of 124cm...

As far as to proportions, a length of 124cm combined with the size of the hilt cannot be regarded to my point of view as a true two handed sword, but as a formidable, solid long sword,...
Forum: European Armoury 7th December 2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,745
Posted By broadaxe
That palm is called shibr or shiber in Arabic and...

That palm is called shibr or shiber in Arabic and modern Hebrew, hence the term shibriyah which stands for the traditional dagger of the bedouins. According the arab folklore it indicates the lenght...
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,483
Posted By broadaxe
Celtan, yes, I can import lagally antique swords...

Celtan, yes, I can import lagally antique swords into Israel. It may take a little beaurocracy but our society members do so on a regular basis. Some of us are recognized by the customs officials......
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,483
Posted By broadaxe
Importing to Israel: short blades are usualy of...

Importing to Israel: short blades are usualy of no problem - excluding automatic knives which are forbidden (you can, however, own an automatic knife and keep it at home). Up to most recent days...
Forum: European Armoury 24th October 2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,445
Posted By broadaxe
Matchlock, well said. Another sign I always use...

Matchlock, well said. Another sign I always use is to observe the chain: this one clearly looks industrial, with small uniform links, round cross section. 1500's era chains (well, most pre-industy...
Forum: European Armoury 18th October 2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,161
Posted By broadaxe
Any chance to know the weights?

Any chance to know the weights?
Forum: European Armoury 12th October 2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 62,182
Posted By broadaxe
Thank you, it seems your chest of wanders never...

Thank you, it seems your chest of wanders never runs out of surprizes!

Another thing, the thumb ring was very popular during the 17th century, though is known to be ealier. The guard composition...
Forum: European Armoury 12th October 2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,445
Posted By broadaxe
Although the flail is a clumsy weapon, hard to...

Although the flail is a clumsy weapon, hard to retrieve and poor as defence, its impact was probably the worst - especially the ball & chain combination. It generates considerably more power than a...
Forum: European Armoury 12th October 2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 62,182
Posted By broadaxe
Absolutely stunning, a true conversation piece! ...

Absolutely stunning, a true conversation piece!
From a general point of view, it shows great resemblence to the famous Swiss hand and a half saber.
I would call it a hybreed between a messer and a...
Forum: European Armoury 27th September 2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,551
Posted By broadaxe
This is a classic, old-world hunter's pocket...

This is a classic, old-world hunter's pocket knife. Rostfrei = stainless (steel) in German. The different guards (12GA & 16GA) are for removing swelled empty cartridges from shotguns without...
Forum: European Armoury 16th September 2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,400
Posted By broadaxe
After seeing the cross section photos I say once...

After seeing the cross section photos I say once more this is a tool meant for stone work of some sort. For ice harvesting it looks an overkill; however it may be good for working with frozen wood or...
Forum: European Armoury 13th September 2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,088
Posted By broadaxe
"Sword of Charlemagne"

Are you talking about this sword?
http://faculty.maxwell.syr.edu/gaddis/HST310/Nov13/CharlemagneSword.jpg

This one cannot have been belonged to Charlemagne, as the hilt is far later and...
Forum: European Armoury 13th September 2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,970
Posted By broadaxe
Talking Ha ha, bingo!

Yep, this is the one. :)
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2009, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,970
Posted By broadaxe
In fact, at that auction there were two identical...

In fact, at that auction there were two identical trap guns, both mounted on small wooden planks, so they looked like model cannons from a certain distance. Petty I didn't keep a photo. Their...
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