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Thorsteinn

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Tinker 9th cen Sword question.
« on: 2012-11-17, 19:07:19 »
Anyone get to play with this sword yet?

Tinker Pearce Viking Sword @ Therion Arms

« Last Edit: 2012-11-17, 19:08:14 by Hersir Thorsteinn »
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Re: Tinker 9th cen Sword question.
« Reply #1 on: 2012-12-26, 04:42:01 »
I acquired the blunt version off of Kult of Athena, and it's quite a blast to handle. It possesses quite excellent dynamic handling characteristics, and its hefty blade presence almost makes it want to be swung when held outwards. The fittings are pretty nice, to boot, but the handle is a bit too long and thin. However, after practicing with it for a bit, one gets used to it, but it is still annoying.

Custom Sword Shoppe also did a re-gripped version of one of these:

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Re: Tinker 9th cen Sword question.
« Reply #2 on: 2012-12-27, 16:10:49 »
It is a handy little sword, although I wonder that the point is ahistorical, still...a nice piece overall.
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