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    Swords.....

    I'm sure these have all been seen. But, I was taking some new photos. So for the hell of it.....

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    We may lose and we may win, but we will never be here again.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trooper224 View Post
    I'm sure these have all been seen. But, I was taking some new photos. So for the hell of it.....

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    I want a sword

    10 points if you wear it during the famine and civil strife that follows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by breakingtime91 View Post
    I want a sword

    10 points if you wear it during the famine and civil strife that follows.
    I can outfit the whole family.
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    Love those photos!

    I have long been a fan of swords and ancient/medieval weapons in general. I have a very small collection too.

    I’ve been tempted to buy a Falchion on eBay that is absolutely beautiful. I realize that it is probably crap and has a very good chance of arriving looking completely different than advertised - so I just look.

    I’ve thought about one of Albion’s Falchion but it’s just out of my price range so my crappy Windlass from MR will have to do……
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suvorov View Post
    Love those photos!

    I have long been a fan of swords and ancient/medieval weapons in general. I have a very small collection too.

    I’ve been tempted to buy a Falchion on eBay that is absolutely beautiful. I realize that it is probably crap and has a very good chance of arriving looking completely different than advertised - so I just look.

    I’ve thought about one of Albion’s Falchion but it’s just out of my price range so my crappy Windlass from MR will have to do……
    You had me at “Falchion.”

    The must-have ‘boog accessory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Totem Polar View Post
    You had me at “Falchion.”

    The must-have ‘boog accessory.
    So that’s the one I have!

    It looks good but it won’t be the first sword I grab when I doff my Hawaiian shirt!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Totem Polar View Post
    You had me at “Falchion.”

    The must-have ‘boog accessory.
    Falchions differ from traditional long swords how? They look awesome

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    Quote Originally Posted by breakingtime91 View Post
    Falchions differ from traditional long swords how? They look awesome
    They tended to be a heavier blade optimized for cutting instead of thrusting. Some (like the two shown) have a point that can be used for thrusting. Others are very similar to a machete. They were more useful against lightly armored opponents and were common among the Sergeant Infantry although not uncommon for knights to be armed with either.

    While curved it is thought to be of European origin instead of an adaptation of the Asian scimitar.
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    If you're going Falchion, go reverse Falchion.

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