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my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - Kai - 10-07-2011
Hello forum,
I thought you might be interested in seeing what Jürgen "XorX" Graßler made for me.
It is a Spatha based on a blade found in Illerup and a (rather famous) hilt found in Vimose. The blade was probably an imported Roman product, pattern welded albeit with a more simple pattern (called Streifendamast in German, no idea what this is in English...), and quite narrow. It also tapers a bit toward the point. However it has no fuller whatsoever. The original blade had a facetted, octagonal cross-section, but as that would have been out of my price-range I settled for a lenticular cross-section, which is aesthetically very pleasing imo. Since we know of such cross-sections I also had little qualms about it.
There is not much to say about the hilt, as it is a 1:1 copy of the original. It perfectly fits my hand, which means it might be a bit small for those with larger hands. However XorX assured me that by putting the heel of hand on the pommel it also works for the larger people.
In general I think this sword has a very attractive simplicity and elegance, but is just me. 8)
Well, these are the specs:
overall length: 926mm
blade length: 743mm
point of balance: about 225mm in front of the hand-guard
blade width: 42 / 27mm (60mm before the point)
blade weight: 660g
overall weight: 740g
Lastly some pics (first three are mine, the others were taken by XorX)
Re: my 3rd century Spatha - caiusbeerquitius - 10-07-2011
Turned out very nice, as expected :-)
Re: my 3rd century Spatha - Virilis - 10-07-2011
Very nice Kai
!
Re: my 3rd century Spatha - Kai - 12-01-2011
Hi Forum,
my scabbard is finished, made by Rene Lucas. It is, of course, with a wooden core, but it is also covered with green leather. The leather is chased with patterns, which are admittedly a bit later, but imo fit rather nice with the Germano-Roman style of the rest of the fittings, the balteus, and of course the sword itself.
The balteus is more conventional, double leather stiched together.
regards
Re: my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - Virilis - 12-01-2011
Very very nice
!
Re: my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - John Conyard - 12-01-2011
very attractive simplicity and elegance,
The SWORD has all three! Congratulatons.
Re: my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - Paul Elliott - 12-02-2011
It's not the sword I like. Its the scabbard and the baldric. I like!
Re: my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - Gaius Julius Caesar - 12-03-2011
Very nice indeed! Who did the baldric?
Re: my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - Kai - 12-06-2011
Thanks all!
Byron, the baldric itself was also made by Rene Lucas (as he was doing the scabbard anyway...). However the fittings are from Markus Neidhardt (http://www.replik-shop.de). They are a little (too) expansive, but the ones I wanted. And they look really fine, so I am happy.
In general, I am really happy with the sword and scabbard, having something unique - but who am I telling this? :mrgreen:
Re: my 3rd century Spatha (now with scabbard) - Flavivs Aetivs - 12-06-2011
A beautiful piece. The simplicity is elegant, and the scabbard is amazing.
Excellent Choice