OT - Show us your swords!
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OT - Show us your swords!
Well, on page 4 of the responses to JReed's post on "Show your military long arms", http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... 1&start=60, Hobie suggested a "show your swords" post.
I'm here to please!
Rapier and Scottish backlash/broadsword
Patton sword
Artillery short sword and a Roman gladius
A katana, a tachi, a pirate cutlass and a "300 sword"
A "barbarian sword", a claymore, and a Viking sword
A cavalry saber and schmitar
A pair of katana's (Y2K's on the top, mine on the bottom)
A wakizashi
A dagger to go with the rapier in the first photo
Hobie, I apparently can't count. Then again, I was going from memory before. I have 17 swords in my office, not including the dagger in the last picture.
I'm here to please!
Rapier and Scottish backlash/broadsword
Patton sword
Artillery short sword and a Roman gladius
A katana, a tachi, a pirate cutlass and a "300 sword"
A "barbarian sword", a claymore, and a Viking sword
A cavalry saber and schmitar
A pair of katana's (Y2K's on the top, mine on the bottom)
A wakizashi
A dagger to go with the rapier in the first photo
Hobie, I apparently can't count. Then again, I was going from memory before. I have 17 swords in my office, not including the dagger in the last picture.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
Wow, you have a lot of nice swords. I have just one, made by 45 Stomp. That fellow is a real artisan. This is a hand and a-half, also known as a bastard sword. With two hands, it is very fast. As you would expect from a gifted craftsman like 45 Stomp, he made it to be a working sword, with a strong tang that goes right up through the handle into the pommel. The handle is wrapped in leather. The blade is spring steel. The entire sword is a work of art, yet built to be used hard. Here are a couple photos ....
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
holy moly!
yk, are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? or what?
yk, are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? or what?
careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
Thank you Kirk,
blade steel composition is a pet peeve of mine,
what makes a good " modern " steel,
does not by virtue make a good blade steel,
you got it right
mine is high carbon.
blade steel composition is a pet peeve of mine,
what makes a good " modern " steel,
does not by virtue make a good blade steel,
you got it right
mine is high carbon.
Re: OT - Show us your swords!
Well here is one that many of you should recognize. I will have to take pic's of the others I have.
Engraving reads JREED LG 2008 again many thanks to you all fine gents.
Engraving reads JREED LG 2008 again many thanks to you all fine gents.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
My 1912 pattern cavalry sword.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
I'm not 100% sure, but my best guess on this one is an 1810 Militia Artillery NCO Sabre. It's a little rough but it's my own little piece of history.
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I started collecting swords a very long time ago. I wanted to be like my Dad, who collected guns, but as a minor they were out of reach financially and legally. So I collected every other type of weapon I could find, but really fell in love with the sword. Took fencing in college. Someday I'm going to have one custom made like Kirk did...pokey wrote:holy moly!
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
Jay,
That is quite a collection. Has your wife told you that you can only wield one at a time?
I have two. I'm sure there's some closet sword collectors. I'm not a bit surprised that .45Stomp could make one either!
That is quite a collection. Has your wife told you that you can only wield one at a time?
I have two. I'm sure there's some closet sword collectors. I'm not a bit surprised that .45Stomp could make one either!
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
When it's "Lights Out" at Jay's house, you've got to count your fingers before you go to bed judging by the first picture.
Nice collection Jay.
Nice collection Jay.
Re: OT - Show us your swords!
I remember well "Project Sword" for Gunny JReed, but it sure looks like the Kid doesn't need any help!
Nice collection Jay!
Here's my late father's original 1864 Civil War sword... You guys sure are "feeding my addiction"... I gotta getta sword of my own now!!!
And for some reason... I still have this pix saved in my "sword" file... Look familiar Jeremy??? This was before your change in rank and quarters... Old No7
Nice collection Jay!
Here's my late father's original 1864 Civil War sword... You guys sure are "feeding my addiction"... I gotta getta sword of my own now!!!
And for some reason... I still have this pix saved in my "sword" file... Look familiar Jeremy??? This was before your change in rank and quarters... Old No7
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
WOW! neat swords YK!
I only have one, a Windlass Armory American Revolution Cavalry Saber. I'll try to get some pictures today or tomorrow.
I only have one, a Windlass Armory American Revolution Cavalry Saber. I'll try to get some pictures today or tomorrow.
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It's my son's and it's for show and not go, but I do have to say it's made very nicely out of real materials. From Lord of the Rings, The Sword of the King:
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1863 US Army Infantry NCO sword, AMES marked, and original scabbard. My dad found a box containing three swords at a dump when shooting rats in the mid 1960s. Two were KofC ceramonial swords, and ths old jewel then frozen in the horsehide. He soaked it in neatsfoot oil for a month or so to get the sword loose of the leather.
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Here's two Japanese swords from WWII
A Japanese sword from WWI. I need to sell this one and concentrate more on WWII items.
Sorry for the poor photo. I didn't want to dig them out of the cabinet, but here are a couple German WWII swords. The lionhead sword is triple etched.
A Japanese sword from WWI. I need to sell this one and concentrate more on WWII items.
Sorry for the poor photo. I didn't want to dig them out of the cabinet, but here are a couple German WWII swords. The lionhead sword is triple etched.
Re: OT - Show us your swords!
That is really a Russo-Japanese War era piece BUT they were apparently carried and captured during WWII.JB wrote:A Japanese sword from WWI. I need to sell this one and concentrate more on WWII items.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
They were issued Russo-Japanese and WWI, but you're right I've heard of people finding them in limited use in WWII. I still think of them as WWI or earlier. Most people that see it call it a cavalry sword, but this one actually is an infantry sword.
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It is starting to look as if I will never get my camera up and running, so I'll post some manufacturer pics of my America Revolutionary War Cavalry Saber.
http://www.kultofathena.com/images%5C500872_l.jpg
American Revolution Saber - 500872
Weight: 1 lb 15.4 oz
Edge: Razor Sharp
P.O.B.: 6 5/8''
Thickness: 4 mm - 3.5 mm
Width: 33.1 mm
Grip Length: 3 7/8''
Pommel: Peened
In addition to the saber, I will have a Cold Steel naval Dirk by week's end. i don't know if it should be here or in the big knife thread, but I'll post it here.
http://www.kultofathena.com/images%5CCS88ND_l.jpg
Cold Steel Naval Dirk - CS88ND
Weight: 1 lb
Edge: Very Sharp
P.O.B.: 1 3/4''
Thickness: 5.4 mm - 4.2 mm
Width: 31.6 mm
Grip Length: 4 15/16''
Pommel: Peened
If any of you guys have a hankering for a Naval Dirk, but have balked at the near $200.00 price tag, you'd best hurry over to The Kult of Athena website. http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... Naval+Dirk. Cold Steel has discontinued the Navak Dirk and is selling off the remainder at $189.99. Kult of Athena has them in stock and is selling them for $104.95. You'd better hurry before they sell out. i don't think there will be any more.
http://www.kultofathena.com/images%5C500872_l.jpg
American Revolution Saber - 500872
Overall Length: 39 3/4'' Blade: 33 7/8''American Revolution Saber
Circa 1775: The American Colonists were, like most of Europe, amorous of the dashing French Hussar. The handmade hilt of this American saber reflects their admiration of the 1700's French style. This well-balanced, fast sword was designed for the mounted fighter. Solid steel hilt with spiral pattern carved hardwood grip is married to an effective 1085 high carbon, well tempered blade. Comes with black leather scabbard with steel mounts. This attractive sword can be seen in the book ''Swords and Blades of the American Revolution'' by O.C. Newmann.
Weight: 1 lb 15.4 oz
Edge: Razor Sharp
P.O.B.: 6 5/8''
Thickness: 4 mm - 3.5 mm
Width: 33.1 mm
Grip Length: 3 7/8''
Pommel: Peened
In addition to the saber, I will have a Cold Steel naval Dirk by week's end. i don't know if it should be here or in the big knife thread, but I'll post it here.
http://www.kultofathena.com/images%5CCS88ND_l.jpg
Cold Steel Naval Dirk - CS88ND
Overall Length:21 7/8'' Blade:16 1/2''Cold Steel Naval Dirk
During the golden age of sail, the Naval Dirk was a common sight on port town streets or on the windswept quarterdecks of a British Man of War. Worn daily by young mid shipmen and officers alike, it was often beautifully made and richly decorated. It was never simply a fashion accessory though; it was a very dangerous and lethal weapon. At sea, it made for a very effective slashing or stabbing tool that could be used independently or in combination with a cutlass, sword or saber.
The Cold Steel Naval Dirk features a sharpened, double edged, 1050 high carbon steel blade with a wide fuller and a thick spine for strength. To protect one’s fingers and to serve as an aid in parrying, it comes with a generous solid brass cross guard. The traditionally styled polished black horn grip is attractively ornamented with a brass pommel and matching spacers. Handsomely crafted and ready for battle, the Cold Steel Naval Dirk comes complete with a wood lined leather scabbard. The scabbard includes a decorative brass throat and chape as well as a carrying ring.
Weight: 1 lb
Edge: Very Sharp
P.O.B.: 1 3/4''
Thickness: 5.4 mm - 4.2 mm
Width: 31.6 mm
Grip Length: 4 15/16''
Pommel: Peened
If any of you guys have a hankering for a Naval Dirk, but have balked at the near $200.00 price tag, you'd best hurry over to The Kult of Athena website. http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... Naval+Dirk. Cold Steel has discontinued the Navak Dirk and is selling off the remainder at $189.99. Kult of Athena has them in stock and is selling them for $104.95. You'd better hurry before they sell out. i don't think there will be any more.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
Here is the rack above my easy chair that holds my small sword collection. I had a few more, but donated them to the Sons of the American Revolution to auction off for scholarship funds. Top to bottom here is what is there.
1. Left handed Dixie flinter Tennessee rifle.
2. U.S. Naval Officers Swords presented in 1898 to Naval Cadet Walter B Tardy for contribution to athletics. He was Captain of the Academy football team.
3. U.S. 1860 Light Cavalry saber. Marked 1861 and made by Boker
4. U.S. Model 1860 Staff Officers sword. Made about 1875
5. Fraternal sword circa 1880
6. U.S. Marine officers sword circs 1915
7. U.S. Model 1902 officers saber (circa 1925) Carried by Col L. G. Mathews (my grandfather)
8. Persian 98/29 sporter made by yours truly in 2008
9. Irish blackthorn walking stick I use from time to time.
1. Left handed Dixie flinter Tennessee rifle.
2. U.S. Naval Officers Swords presented in 1898 to Naval Cadet Walter B Tardy for contribution to athletics. He was Captain of the Academy football team.
3. U.S. 1860 Light Cavalry saber. Marked 1861 and made by Boker
4. U.S. Model 1860 Staff Officers sword. Made about 1875
5. Fraternal sword circa 1880
6. U.S. Marine officers sword circs 1915
7. U.S. Model 1902 officers saber (circa 1925) Carried by Col L. G. Mathews (my grandfather)
8. Persian 98/29 sporter made by yours truly in 2008
9. Irish blackthorn walking stick I use from time to time.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
Old No 7,
Your Dad's sword is a Mansfield & Lamb made in Forestdale, RI. I grew up less than a mile from where that factory used to be.
My dad has one of those Model 1860 Cavalry Sabers made the same year as yours. I always thought it was pretty neat to know it was made right next to home.
Your Dad's sword is a Mansfield & Lamb made in Forestdale, RI. I grew up less than a mile from where that factory used to be.
My dad has one of those Model 1860 Cavalry Sabers made the same year as yours. I always thought it was pretty neat to know it was made right next to home.
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US Cavalry sabers are interesting items with lots of history. Their evolution and eventualy disuse is hand and glove with hourse mounted cavalry tactics.
Most US Cavalry sabers were issued with a blunt edge. The thinking of the military was a soldier with a 32" sharp blade was a greater danger to his horse, his fellow soldiers and himself than the enemy. Most often the point was used to skewer the enemy on the ground. Even though the edge was blunt it would inflict a fearsome wound when swung with vigor by a man on horseback at a man on the ground.
The basic Cavalry use was to carry messages, scout, attack the flanks of the enemy but most inportantly to hack at fleeing foot soldiers after they had been routed. With the advent of the Colt pistol, that was all changed and Cavalry became attack forces. The South made great use of them during the Uncivil War.
After the Uncivil War, the saber was pretty much obsolete and relegated to the barracks and parade ground. I remember reading the account from the Geronimo Campaign, of a 6th Cav. patrol that made camp and a patrol from another unit came by. The 6th Cav. officer noted in his journal that it was only time in years of service where he saw troops with sabers in the field and he heard them coming almost two miles away with all of the nose the sabers made.
Most US Cavalry sabers were issued with a blunt edge. The thinking of the military was a soldier with a 32" sharp blade was a greater danger to his horse, his fellow soldiers and himself than the enemy. Most often the point was used to skewer the enemy on the ground. Even though the edge was blunt it would inflict a fearsome wound when swung with vigor by a man on horseback at a man on the ground.
The basic Cavalry use was to carry messages, scout, attack the flanks of the enemy but most inportantly to hack at fleeing foot soldiers after they had been routed. With the advent of the Colt pistol, that was all changed and Cavalry became attack forces. The South made great use of them during the Uncivil War.
After the Uncivil War, the saber was pretty much obsolete and relegated to the barracks and parade ground. I remember reading the account from the Geronimo Campaign, of a 6th Cav. patrol that made camp and a patrol from another unit came by. The 6th Cav. officer noted in his journal that it was only time in years of service where he saw troops with sabers in the field and he heard them coming almost two miles away with all of the nose the sabers made.
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Re: OT - Show us your swords!
JB- is that a paratrooper knife in the cabinet with your ww2 german swords.