Triton
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Well I went and ordered the thing and it showed up today. First a few pics, then a few stats, then my impressions...
[smallpic]http://tritonworks.com/gmesser2.jpg[/smallpic]
Overall length: 42 inches
Blade length: 31.75 inches
Point of Balance: 4.75 inches from cross
Center of Percussion 21.75 inches from cross
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Pommel type: N/A
Cross type: N/A
Blade type: N/A
I have to say that I am very pleased with this piece. For only 240 dollars I honestly wasn't expecting all that much. I've wanted a Grosse Messer though and thought I would take a chance. When I took this thing out of the box and started playing with it I was pleasantly surprised by how it handled. According to the catalog it weighs in at 4 lbs so I couldn't help thinking to myself (it handles so well one or two handed) it must be balanced well. The balance is decent but when I got it on my scale I discovered it only weighs 3.5 lbs so that mystery is solved. The Gross Messer is balanced as you would expect for a chopping blade towards the blade but not excessively so. I've handled several swords that say "chopper" the Del Tin Falchion or Atrim Flemish come to mind. This one isn't weighted like them. It is a chopper but nimble and hints that you might be able to thrust with it to some degree.
Aesthetically it is decent. The blade is well executed and shows some distal taper towards the point. The slab handle construction is crude by many makers standards but in character for this piece I think. The fittings are also somewhat crude in design, although they are sturdy and functional.
The scabbard that comes with the sword is a wood core, wrapped with leather and has a metal chape and locket. It is nice to look at but mine at least is extremely ill fitting. It is only with difficulty that the blade can be taken in or out. That's okay I know someone who can make me one.
[smallpic]http://tritonworks.com/gmesser2.jpg[/smallpic]
Overall length: 42 inches
Blade length: 31.75 inches
Point of Balance: 4.75 inches from cross
Center of Percussion 21.75 inches from cross
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Pommel type: N/A
Cross type: N/A
Blade type: N/A
I have to say that I am very pleased with this piece. For only 240 dollars I honestly wasn't expecting all that much. I've wanted a Grosse Messer though and thought I would take a chance. When I took this thing out of the box and started playing with it I was pleasantly surprised by how it handled. According to the catalog it weighs in at 4 lbs so I couldn't help thinking to myself (it handles so well one or two handed) it must be balanced well. The balance is decent but when I got it on my scale I discovered it only weighs 3.5 lbs so that mystery is solved. The Gross Messer is balanced as you would expect for a chopping blade towards the blade but not excessively so. I've handled several swords that say "chopper" the Del Tin Falchion or Atrim Flemish come to mind. This one isn't weighted like them. It is a chopper but nimble and hints that you might be able to thrust with it to some degree.
Aesthetically it is decent. The blade is well executed and shows some distal taper towards the point. The slab handle construction is crude by many makers standards but in character for this piece I think. The fittings are also somewhat crude in design, although they are sturdy and functional.
The scabbard that comes with the sword is a wood core, wrapped with leather and has a metal chape and locket. It is nice to look at but mine at least is extremely ill fitting. It is only with difficulty that the blade can be taken in or out. That's okay I know someone who can make me one.
