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Sir Ulrich

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New mace aquired
« on: 2013-05-11, 01:51:28 »


So I ordered this mace from a Czech maker known as Wulflund. It was the exact design I wanted, flanged and wooden handled. I ordered it on April 24th and it already came. In all honesty it feels a bit top heavy and maybe the handle is a big long but thats probably how it is SUPPOSED to be. I almost feel like even with armor on this could do a LOT of damage. This thing would make a maille hauberk basically useless for protection. It reminds me of the River Thames mace that Sir Edward owns, which was the mace I wanted, cept this one seems to have less of a "polished" look and looks more rough and dulled with the patina on the head. Personally I prefer it with the patina, it looks ancient and cast from iron rather than a brand new shiny mace. I did ask for a longer handle but they gave me it shorter, personally I think it's better they did because the longer handle seems awkward to use, it looks slightly different from the one I saw on the pic though, like they improved the design. In any case I am happy with it, now I finally own the mace I have always wanted instead of settling for one I don't really want. And this only cost me 125, shipping was 20 bucks. So it was a good deal nonetheless, cause I've seen similar ones sold here for over 200.

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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #1 on: 2013-05-11, 02:56:30 »
That's a good functional looking mace there Sir Ulrich!  I'd love to see what that can do, and everything I have read seems to lead my understanding of early maces to be quite tip heavy and definitely designed for gruesome clubbing.  I kind of always think of them in a nerd sort of way as the medieval period's "HULK SMASH!!"  ;D

I was also thinking of ordering some things from Wulflund too, but was a bit over-cautious because of it being overseas.  How'd the transaction go?  That was really quick delivery!
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #2 on: 2013-05-11, 04:27:21 »
I payed via PayPal and sure they charged a SMALL fee for it but it was still only like 5 bucks. It went smooth, they asked me how long I wanted the handle which I said 60CM the whole mace itself is 60 CM guess thats what they thought I meant. They shipped it and it got here in 2 days no joke. The reason it took longer earlier is I assume they were forging or casting it. It's got cast marks on it and looks like it was made by hand. The shipping only cost 20 bucks which if I ordered a similar mace here it would of been about the same. I would suggest getting their stuff, it's quite good quality, a little rough with their finish but thats what I LIKE about their stuff, as it makes it look hand made.
I ordered April 24th and it got here on May 9th, I missed getting it via Fedex yesterday so they dropped it off today. Fast service and I would buy from them again once I want something new.

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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #3 on: 2013-05-11, 08:43:58 »
Ahhh. A flanged mace does good damage. Carry it well and close. :) SMASH!!!!
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #4 on: 2013-05-11, 16:44:45 »
Very nice, congrats.
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #5 on: 2013-05-11, 17:03:01 »
Nice!
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #6 on: 2013-05-12, 00:00:03 »

Looks great! Yeah, that style of mace will definitely feel top-heavy when you're not used to it. The later-period gothic maces feel a little more balanced, but the whole point of a mace is to be as bashy as possible. So yeah, it's supposed to be like that. :)

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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #7 on: 2013-05-12, 05:59:28 »
Yeah I have to get used to it. My arm actually hurts from swinging it around all day yesterday. I plan to train more with it to build up my stamina. I never really like exercising via weightlifting and stuff, but training with weapons stimulates me enough to do so. Only issue I have is it might make my left arm not grow as well, oh well I could use a shield to work that out as well. Not used to using heavy unbalanced weapons, but I plan to use this till the scabbard on my Albion is done.

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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #8 on: 2013-05-12, 07:45:16 »
Pushups and side planks are some of the best workouts for at home Sir Ulrich ;) it's not all bad either, it's amazing what even 5 or 10 pushups a day can do. 
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #9 on: 2013-05-12, 09:26:05 »
That is a very fine looking mace! Congratulations on an excellent acquisition!  :)
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #10 on: 2013-05-12, 14:42:19 »
Nice mace!  You should find some melons to smash!  That Wulfund place has a lot of really cool stuff on it!
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #11 on: 2013-05-12, 19:39:39 »
Hmmmmm Gallagher with a mace. Smash some melons!!!! YESSSS!!!!!  ;D
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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #12 on: 2013-05-13, 13:53:22 »
I have been smashing tin cans with it. Even with a weak blow it dents the cans very deeply, brutally effective. I think this thing could even dent plate armor even though it's obviously made to cause damage through maille. Arm hurts a bit from using it so much, guess I need to take a break, but denting and destroying stuff with this mace is rather addictive and stimulating for me.

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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #13 on: 2013-05-13, 14:31:28 »
no no no. more bashing! make them arms stronger! we want pics of destruction! lol

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Re: New mace aquired
« Reply #14 on: 2013-05-13, 15:06:42 »

Yeah, there's a reason that maces became a symbol of power and status in medieval artwork (and royal scepters evolved from this imagery). The mace just feels powerful in the hand.
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