The Bastard sword, aka Hand and a Half Sword, that is. This was another ebay score - $24.50 with free shipping. It only took a week to get here. Here are the specs from the listing:
Mirror Polish Stainless Steel
Overall Length: 42 Inches
Blade Length: 33.5 Inches
Blade Width: 1.75 Inches
Includes: Genuine Leather Sheath, Belt Loop
I beat the other bidder by only .50 cents - I bet the guy was bummed. I waited until about a minute was left and put in a bid of up to $30.00. Apparently the other bidder only bid the listed starting bid of $24.00. Anyway, it's a sort of tactic I've used to good effect on ebay in the past.
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| Note the extended grip for use with the other hand. I saw a video showing the secondary hand should only hold the pommel area, and not with a tight two-handed grip. This makes for more articulated movement. |
The sword is fairly light and well balanced. The edge is semi-sharp; that is, not razor sharp, and only from the middle of the blade to the tip. As I intend to use it as a practice/training sword, I don't want it sharp anyway. I may file the edge down a bit to make it blunt - that is if some hedge trimming doesn't dull it first.
Anyway, it's a fine addition for the price of about two or three decent lunches. To compensate I ate off the dollar menu most of last week.
Great looking sword Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it really is nice. Regards, Dean
DeleteAWESOME!
ReplyDeleteLol! Thanks, Nate. Regards, Dean
DeleteVery cool Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fran. Have to keep those Normans at bay :) Best, Dean
DeleteFantastic stuff Dean! Looks cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rodger. I was surprised at how well-made it is - from the price. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThe Bastard Has Arrived? I thought for a second you were talking about me Dean! :o))
ReplyDeleteGreat collection you have here!
all the best,
Cheers,
Lol! Thanks, Phil. Best, Dean
DeletePhil, you are hilarious!
DeleteYou ready for battle, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan! Even peaceful people need a sword or two sometimes. :) Warm regards, Dean
DeleteOh my word, this is getting really serious Dean, great sword Sir.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. I may have to answer the door like this sometimes - it might reinforce the "No Solicitors" sign. :) Best, Dean
Delete24 dollars incl. shipping is nothing less than a bargain! Looks really well made too. Very cool addition to your collect.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Soren. I was very surprised to have won it - I had put in $30 as my max bid as I didn't want to invest too much into it. Regards, Dean
DeleteThis 1:1 scale model thing could lead to being an expensive hobby. How many of you do you need in a unit? :-) Great gear Dean, that sword looks a beauty.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
Lol! Players only need one figure per side, but it must be fully painted and based. :) Warm regards, Dean
DeleteImpressive sword
ReplyDeleteI would concede any rules dispute to you with that!
Thanks, Miles - the sword will be sheathed during gaming, for safety's safe :) Best, Dean
DeleteThis is the inevitable result of scale creep. It starts with moving to54mm, then bam! Your all the way up to 2000mm . nice buy, and the armor piece is nice as well.
ReplyDelete2000mm, I wish! I'm closer to 1650mm - sort of like comparing a BTD 28mm to a Minifig 25mm :) Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLol look at that smile your trying to hold back on your face! I think that pretty much says everything.:-) Great looking sword of course and congrats!:-)
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher. Yes, you're right - like a kid in an armor & weapon store :) Regards, Dean
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