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Sir Ulrich:
http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=28694&sid=b1ef25f940062d85f03c37fd993bfd02
I'm rather tempted to pick this up, just unsure if I got 730 in my bank account to pick it up. I always wanted that one, but I am just unsure if the pommel will dig into my wrist, my hanwei tinker norman does that and I rather hate using it as a result. I dont like the handshake grip because it feels awkward to me so I might NOT get it. If anyone knows how this handles please tell me cause I might pick this up if you dont have to use a handshake grip with it.

Sir William:
I don't see why a handshake grip would be all that uncomfortable with this sword unless you have huge hands- using a hammer grip's great for hacking and bashing but you'd want to use the hand shake grip with any sort of cut or slash motion; its a natural motion that doesn't need to be read too deeply into. 

You could try loosening your grip near the pommel...it should pass into your palm rather than bang against your wrist in this manner.

Sir Ulrich:
He told me it's comfortable with both grips, it doesnt have the problem the hanwei tinkers have. I think I'm gonna pick it up even though I got another on the way. Mostly cause it's different and having 2 different type swords would be nice. I always wanted it plus it's in my color, red is better than a black grip, not sure how period black leather is but Jesse Bailey told me it didnt exist till the 1300s so I usually go for red leather now.

Sir William:
It'll go well with your current harness, too.

Sir Ulrich:
I decided to pick it up he agreed to me paying a down payment then get the rest done when I can so I will be getting the Reeve to replace my Hanwei Tinker Norman. Should go good with my kit and not have the issue of the pommel digging into the wrist due to being shaped right.

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