Mac-Bible "glaive"

[Sir Edward]

Something that's often referred to as a "glaive" in the mac-bible, but really isn't, is this very interesting thing right here:



Unfortunately I don't know of any surviving examples. Much like the "choppers" depicted in the same book, I don't think any still exist. But these show up quite frequently, and in a variety of proportions.

I contacted A&A about making one, and we're working out the details. It's going to cost as much as a sword, but it will be a very cool and unique item to add to the collection.

[Sir James A]

Whoa, awesome! Pretty soon you'll be chopping people in half through their mail, just like that guy.

I can't think of the name, but I've seen a similar Japanese weapon, wooden handle, long blade, and the blade flares out to about double the width, just like that one...

[Ian]

I hear these will cleave through helmets as well!  I can't wait to see the progress, that is going to be a fearsome weapon when it's done!

[Thorsteinn]

Reminds me of a nagamaki or rhomphaia.

[Sir James A]

Nagamaki is closer, I kept thinking naginata, and knew it wasn't that, because I have one. Ah well.

Sir Edward, have a look at this thread: http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?p=106200

Second post from the bottom, 13th century weaponry. I'm stealing his picture, which is from Manning Imperial.

[Sir Edward]

Yep, thanks. I did already see that. That photo comes up pretty quickly in a google image search, and it takes you to that thread. I wanted to go with A&A though.

[Sir James A]

Yep, thanks. I did already see that. That photo comes up pretty quickly in a google image search, and it takes you to that thread. I wanted to go with A&A though.

Oh okay, wasn't sure if you saw a "finished product" and not just the illustration.

Make sure to post pics when you get it! That way I'll know when I can get my greasy gauntlets on it.

[Sir Wolf]

awesome

[Sir Edward]

The one I'm getting from A&A will be a little different than that model. It's going to be a knife-style tang with slab grips... except it's a 2-foot long set of grips.

A nice giant knight-cleaving knife.

[Sir James A]

Remind me not to get hit with that one when we do demos.

[Sir William]

He shouldn't even be allowed to bring it! lol

That'll be a wicked piece to bring to a cutting session, no?

[Sir Wolf]

all hail the giant butter knife. i'm gonna attack you with a large piece of toast

[Lord Dane]

all hail the giant butter knife. i'm gonna attack you with a large piece of toast

You hear that?? Sir Wolf is serving breakfast.  Place your orders??

[Sir William]

I don't know that you want Wolf to have a 'hand' in making breakfast.  lol

[Lord Dane]

I don't know that you want Wolf to have a 'hand' in making breakfast.  lol

I specifically said "serving" breakfast like the bar wench. Keep the hands outta my order.