Sep 23, 2019 · My CS Jade Lion Jian might be on the heavy side for a jian but I see similarities to a spadroon. Straight double edge cut and thrust blade, fast and nimble. Usually a jian is praised for t

Dec 1, 2020 · They seem similar on paper, both are cut and thrust swords, around the same weights and lengths, similar POB, both referred to as more of a dueling/gentlemen's weapon. Is this in line with real

Jul 17, 2024 · These are both carved ebony wood and the style of carving is called reeding. Quite unintentionally (or at least not expected) I adopted another pair of swords. They are possibly a good bit earl

Jul 30, 2023 · Hello, I recently purchased this spadroon and had a couple of questions for the experts. I have seen the late 18th century 5 ball spadroons that look similar to this example. Mine of course does not

Apr 15, 2024 · ANTIQUE DISMOUNTED SERVICE SWORD: Next, an antique sword made for dismounted service by cavalry officers during the napoleonic era. They were more of a dress piece for self defense rather than bat

Jan 25, 2018 · What's the difference? Size? If so, where is the size cut-off between a smallsword and a spadroon? Is it the blade shape - smallswords have a triangular blade, while spadroons have a more traditional

Feb 17, 2022 · Hi, I recently acquired this German Ewald Cleff sword. There are 2 other markings on the sword, "eisenhauer" on the blade and the number 1 on the hilt next to the guard. I would very much like t

Feb 24, 2021 · Hello all! Does anyone know where I can purchase or commission a quality reproduction (I’m not looking for antiques) decent high carbon, spring tempered, and generally ready to use spadroon?

Mar 12, 2021 · tsmspace Member Posts: 655 Are spadroons superior swords?? Mar 10, 2021 0:32:07 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostBack to Top Post by tsmspace on Mar 10, 2021 0:32:07 GMT I have a Windlass 1840 union nco sword,,, it retails for about 120$. I sharpened it myself. So far I have to say it is wildly outperforming my expectations. I certainly did not expect it to rank so highly in my ...

Jan 1, 2016 · Here endeth the famous saga of the French Cavalry. What can I say about that? Nothing much. It is the way this world works. So let us see what Monsieur l'Hoste has to offer. The M1896