twohandsword/twohander/bidenhander/zweihander

[cornelistromp]

the flexible blade seems very good, I see this more often on two handers. The hilt is beautiful but it seems to me 19thC, although Italians also have created this kind of artwork in the 16th century.

best,

[fernando]

Originally Posted by cornelistromp

... The hilt is beautiful but it seems to me 19thC ...

I am not even a novice but, that was my fear, when i asked Richmond for close ups.
... But again, my opinion is worthless .

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by fernando

I am not even a novice but, that was my fear, when i asked Richmond for close ups.
... But again, my opinion is worthless .

Fernando .... your modesty is very becoming , but what I crave is your opinion clearly stated !
Thank you
Richmond

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by cornelistromp

the flexible blade seems very good, I see this more often on two handers. The hilt is beautiful but it seems to me 19thC, although Italians also have created this kind of artwork in the 16th century.

best,

Thank you .... that is a possibility of course ... there seems a concensus about the flexibility of these blades which is comforting !

[Matchlock]

Originally Posted by cornelistromp

the flexible blade seems very good, I see this more often on two handers. The hilt is beautiful but it seems to me 19thC, although Italians also have created this kind of artwork in the 16th century.

best,

Oh yeah, Jasper,

A 19th c. guess concerning the hilt was my first thought as the decorative edges of the quillons seem so crisp - but I did not feel sure as I did not handle it and neither intended to arise negative feelings ...
Thus I confined to pointing out the stylistic criteria.

Best,
m