New Sword from Museum Replicas

**NZ Marty** · 25th December 14, 01:05 PM

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This is my original that is a family heirloom

**Mike S** · 25th December 14, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by NZ Marty

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This is my original that is a family heirloom

Now THAT is a proper basket hilted broadsword. I'll bet it is remarkably light and flexible compared to the modern attempts at a replica too. All originals that I have handled and owned certainly were.

**Dughlas mor** · 25th December 14, 03:25 PM

Very nice indeed. It looks to be in pretty good condition. Thanks for the pics!

**David Dubh** · 25th December 14, 03:39 PM

Congrats on the sword it looks great. But that original is just awesome. Thanks for sharing guys!
Regards David

**NZ Marty** · 29th December 14, 12:03 PM

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This painting of Col. Gordon shows this type of sword much better than the pinch of snuff painting

**Mike M.** · 3rd January 15, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mike S

Now THAT is a proper basket hilted broadsword. I'll bet it is remarkably light and flexible compared to the modern attempts at a replica too. All originals that I have handled and owned certainly were.

The three Armour Class replicas I have are shockingly light in the blade. They handle a lot more like a fencing saber than the iron bars foisted off on buyers as low-end swords.

**MacGumerait** · 4th January 15, 02:18 AM

Greetings Rabble ,

The OP stated that his beautiful replica was based on a sword from Eglinton Castle ... and beautiful it certainly is !

Just thought I would share some info .

The original sword probably came from the Eglinton armory ( pic of around 1890 ) .

Also , a pic of Eglinton Castle from the same time period . ( it's in ruins today )

Sorry , no intetion of getting off topic , just thought I would share a bit of historical information regarding the sword .

Cheers , Mike

**MacRob** · 23rd January 15, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mike M.

The three Armour Class replicas I have are shockingly light in the blade. They handle a lot more like a fencing saber than the iron bars foisted off on buyers as low-end swords.

I have an Armour Class S Hilt and I agree that they are very light in the hand and very well balanced but don't be too quick to dismiss all mass-produced swords. Some of them are pretty well balanced but the biggest problem is their weight - always too heavy. In the case of the basket hilts, as I have said too much already, the baskets on most modern made swords are just too big unless you buy a custom blade.

**RCAnderson** · 28th January 15, 01:03 AM

Those of us with catchers mitts for hands appreciate the incorrectly larger basket hilts, lol.

**woodysjames** · 28th January 15, 06:00 AM

I've been to their facility in Conyers, GA, and it's an interesting place. I bought a Viking tunic several years ago, and got to play around with some things in the shop. Some items are good, while others are poor quality, which being a "replica" and inexpensive, it's obviously for show rather than use. I learned that while playing with a Viking sword that I was given from them. It shipped during a friendly sword fight. Later, I was playing with the kids, and it broke.

I'd definitely be interested in seeing this sword in person. It looks fancy.