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Offline Tula

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Hunting swords
« on: July 16, 2024, 08:19:50 PM »
It’s been a busy few months. I finally found time away from customers knives to finish a project I started over a year ago. A dainty little late 17th century English hunting sword. Blade length 25 1/4”, overall length 30”, POB 5 3/8”, weight 496g. Naturally dark stag grip. Fire blued fittings.











Online Daryl

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Re: Hunting swords
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2024, 09:06:27 PM »
That's interesting. I knew the Germans had "hunting" swords as well as hunting Lance's for finishing off stags "brought to bay" by the hounds.
I did not know the English did as well.
Daryl

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Offline Tula

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Re: Hunting swords
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2024, 09:32:38 PM »
The English, French and Germans had them, the history of these spans from the 15th century to the 19th century. I’ve seen a few examples of American swords that fall within this category as well.

Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: Hunting swords
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2024, 10:42:35 PM »
WOW - very impressive 8) ;)
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Re: Hunting swords
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2024, 03:07:26 PM »
Excellent work, I love to see people’s skilled interpretations of hunting swords.