Interesting cutlass on ebay

Tim Simmons · 31st May 2006, 07:51 PM

Very good point not every combatant has lots of money. The example you show is not just a little better it is very nice, the sweep of the quillions balanced superbly by a lovely pommel.

katana · 31st May 2006, 08:01 PM

It is my understanding that lowly peasants 'recuited' into the armies of bygone days were often only armed with agricultural tools. I personally would prefer to use a similar sword featured ...than a poorly made sythe or pitchfork.

Tim Simmons · 31st May 2006, 08:05 PM

I do not think this goes that far back

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katana · 31st May 2006, 08:12 PM

Agreed, but the premise is there. Lets face it, weapons were design to kill another human being.
As I mentioned before if this sword evolved over a period of time, no matter how crude the alterations, it still was for its intended use. I think there is some sort of 'honesty' and 'directness' for a weapon that is crude but functional.

31st May 2006, 07:51 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Very good point not every combatant has lots of money. The example you show is not just a little better it is very nice, the sweep of the quillions balanced superbly by a lovely pommel.

31st May 2006, 08:01 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	It is my understanding that lowly peasants 'recuited' into the armies of bygone days were often only armed with agricultural tools. I personally would prefer to use a similar sword featured ...than a poorly made sythe or pitchfork.

31st May 2006, 08:05 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I do not think this goes that far back .

31st May 2006, 08:12 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Agreed, but the premise is there. Lets face it, weapons were design to kill another human being. As I mentioned before if this sword evolved over a period of time, no matter how crude the alterations, it still was for its intended use. I think there is some sort of 'honesty' and 'directness' for a weapon that is crude but functional.