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Richard Furrer · 6th April 2013, 04:33 PM

Fearn,
I believe the fourth picture in the Bible posted above is a two handed sword...which is what Michael was reproducing.

As to a weapons awkwardness:
It often comes down to the particular piece and who made the item. As they are hand made items they vary and a vast majority of the particulars of the item depends on the skill and understanding of the person who made it.
A tool made for farm use may not lend itself to the battlefield in our mind, but be sure that the farmer who harvests with the tool can harvest whatever may be the crop....veg or meat.

I have never held a Museum Replicas piece so I can not comment on what they make.

Is your point that there may be a discrepancy between art and reality?

Ric

6th April 2013, 04:33 PM	#28
Richard Furrer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 163	Fearn, I believe the fourth picture in the Bible posted above is a two handed sword...which is what Michael was reproducing. As to a weapons awkwardness: It often comes down to the particular piece and who made the item. As they are hand made items they vary and a vast majority of the particulars of the item depends on the skill and understanding of the person who made it. A tool made for farm use may not lend itself to the battlefield in our mind, but be sure that the farmer who harvests with the tool can harvest whatever may be the crop....veg or meat. I have never held a Museum Replicas piece so I can not comment on what they make. Is your point that there may be a discrepancy between art and reality? Ric Last edited by Richard Furrer; 6th April 2013 at 07:16 PM.