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sword more appropriate ?
« on: 2010-07-18, 02:58:20 »
i have 2 swords that I am thinking of using for my kit. both are average 12th- early 14th century but i thought i would run by which one should i use?

i wish i could get the pommel off of it so i could grind down the center of the blade.

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Re: sword more appropriate ?
« Reply #1 on: 2010-07-18, 22:17:29 »

I'd use the first one, with the disc pommel. It's viable for 12th-14th just fine, I think. The second piece doesn't work so well once you get into the mid 13th and beyond.
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Re: sword more appropriate ?
« Reply #2 on: 2010-07-19, 12:26:43 »
I agree. The first one is more appropriate for the timeline you're going for.
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