Two handed swords

Matchlock · 20th March 2012, 11:44 PM

Hi Jean-Marc,

Thanks for responding so fast.

As concerns the Katzbalger:
I feel that we really need to see good close-ups of the ricasso section and the characteristic fluting which should be there. The overall length of the weapon should not fall short of ca. 88 cm, possible wear and working time shortening theoretically included.

As regards your ensemble: I did not mean to say it was bad by any means - which of us can present anything approximating that? Anyway, it is of museum quality, no doubt. It is both decorative and optically imposing. A fair compromise, no question.
After all, and just judging by a few pics, I think you have been doing very well!

Did you consider studying this thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8630

Best from Lower Bavaria for tonight,
Michael

20th March 2012, 11:44 PM	#10
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Jean-Marc, Thanks for responding so fast. As concerns the Katzbalger: I feel that we really need to see good close-ups of the ricasso section and the characteristic fluting which should be there. The overall length of the weapon should not fall short of ca. 88 cm, possible wear and working time shortening theoretically included. As regards your ensemble: I did not mean to say it was bad by any means - which of us can present anything approximating that? Anyway, it is of museum quality, no doubt. It is both decorative and optically imposing. A fair compromise, no question. After all, and just judging by a few pics, I think you have been doing very well! Did you consider studying this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8630 Best from Lower Bavaria for tonight, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 21st March 2012 at 12:59 AM.