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Sir Wolf:
http://www.museumreplicas.com/museumreplicas/detail.aspx?ID=677

--- Quote ---Windlass Steelcrafts®
 
In this brutal close fighting the archer needed something short for in-fighting. Most preferred a Falchion style sword that was shorter than most Medieval swords and able to deliver deadly blows and thrusts. This nicely balanced sword has a steel pommel and guard with a wood and leather grip. Well-tempered high carbon steel blade. Comes with leather and steel scabbard. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Can be sharpened for additional fee.

    * Overall: 28-1/2"
    * Blade: 22" long, 1-7/8" wide, 3/16" thick
    * Wt: 2 lbs/4 oz

$160.00 $79.00
(Savings: $81.00)
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what do u think of this? i was really tempted to get this for my late 13th kit. I'm at lunch so i cant look at my books for reference. i wonder if they made the longer side with the fuller the sharp side like many of the ones in the finds and paintings.

Das Bill:
Well, it has that "Made by Windlass" look to it, but I think at the price it could be transformed into something pretty nice with a little elbow grease. Definately rewrap the grip (in fact, I'd say you should replace it entirely, based on my experience with MRL swords). That alone would make a huge difference. You should also round the edges on the pommel more. If you have the ability, thinning out the guard subtly would make it look nicer and more like period pieces as well.

Sean Flynt on myArmoury has done quite a number of "makeovers" for Windlass pieces, and he's really shown that a cheap, close-out MRL piece can be turned into a pretty good sword if you're willing to do some work. And this particular one has certainly got the right price... I may pick one up myself...

Sir Edward:

I still have yet to try re-gripping a sword. I'd be tempted to pick one up to experiment with, for that price.

Sir Griff:
It looks like a really good sword for close-up "work" and the steel sounds like it's of good quality. But I guess it depends on what you're intending to use it for. Reenactments and faires I suppose.

If I was an archer, however, I think I'd kill for a dagger on steroids like that.

Das Bill:
Someone brought one of these to Chivalric Weekend, and I got to handle it. I have to say, its really nice for the close-out price! Its even better looking than I thought in person.

And unfortunately I just tried to order one, and they're sold out. Ah, well, you snooze you lose. :)

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