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Posted: 4/5/2017 4:51:37 PM EDT
Whenever I go traveling abroad, I like to pick up traditional weapons of the region--either good quality reproductions made by local smiths (not tourist junk) or antiques. For example--handmade rapier when I was in Toledo Spain and hand made basket hilt when I was in Scotland . Looking for fully functional weapons, of course, not SCA stuff.
The question is, since the next trip is to Ireland, what is a traditional/representative blade for that region and does anyone know of excellent craftsmen in Ireland who make said blades? |
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If I recall my Bede correctly, the Irish liked very large axes.
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You can take a day long class and make a knife
http://www.calnan-anhoj.ie/blade-smithing-q-a |
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After some Celtic bronze weapons, not a ton stands out as uniquely Irish.
I would look into a Gallowglass axe, perhaps. There are some swords with peculiar pommels (ring and exposed tang) associated with Ireland, but they weren't widespread and tend to be Ren Faire oriented now (in terms of repros). |
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Here in the states, that device had its very own name. It did growing up in Baltimore anyway. |
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"Better come clean with ya now, sweetheart. That was an outright lie I was giving ya about me revolver being wet. You see, I'm not too fond of shooting. It's my preference to blow things up. Once you blast the roof off a pub, and see all the parts flying off people, a little bang-bang's never going to match the sight of that. And here I am with all these fine grenades, and such a sweet beauty of a remote. But it's my knife I'll be doin' you with."
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"Better come clean with ya now, sweetheart. That was an outright lie I was giving ya about me revolver being wet. You see, I'm not too fond of shooting. It's my preference to blow things up. Once you blast the roof off a pub, and see all the parts flying off people, a little bang-bang's never going to match the sight of that. And here I am with all these fine grenades, and such a sweet beauty of a remote. But it's my knife I'll be doin' you with." View Quote |
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"Better come clean with ya now, sweetheart. That was an outright lie I was giving ya about me revolver being wet. You see, I'm not too fond of shooting. It's my preference to blow things up. Once you blast the roof off a pub, and see all the parts flying off people, a little bang-bang's never going to match the sight of that. And here I am with all these fine grenades, and such a sweet beauty of a remote. But it's my knife I'll be doin' you with." |
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GET OUT OF MY HEAD! lol. "Basketball American Knife"? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Here in the states, that device had its very own name. It did growing up in Baltimore anyway. |
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The irish never got around to making any cool weapons. They intended to, but they got drunk instead. That's one of the reasons the English always kicked their asses
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Maybe a replica of the county Limerick sword seen on page 28 in "Swords Of The Viking Age" by Ian Peirce Its kind of unique in its construction. Or a replica of the Ballinderry bog sword. This one was a +ULFBERHT+ sword. Its on page 63 and the hilt is the cover picture. As mentioned above the ring pommel swords are usually found in Ireland. The Albion Kern is a good example.
ANS17 - Albion Kern Sword - $1,295.00 |
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Double handed long sword http://kultofathena.com/images/ip0012_1_l.jpg and a short sword http://traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Celtic-Dress-Sword-2.jpg View Quote Also what time period OP? |
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Ah, so the consensus seems to be the cool axe or typical swords with specific hilts? Here's the basket hilt I got in Scotland. Hand made and very sharp. https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-0/p526x296/17834254_10211384382379004_587914118156744000_o.jpg?oh=5910796243957e08b5755a16bdd925e5&oe=594D2570 View Quote |
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Nobody prefers axes. Here's celtic swords. Very similar to Roman ones. Celtic http://www.trueswords.com/images/prod/ts-celticwarp.jpg https://traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Celtic-Dress-Sword-2.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e0/0f/bf/e00fbfc4fdaeb2853cbb5814be56c0e0.png View Quote |
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As far as how early celts were equipped it was very similar to Romans. In armor, weaponry, etc.
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Traditional as to when?
Sword technology was constantly changing in Europe, as was armor. |
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The bludgeoning force alone could break bone. View Quote An axe is far cheaper and easier to make than a sword, it's just more economical, it's hard to fuck up. Most axes picked up by peasants were their tools. Pros and cons of axes compared to swords |
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And more than likely if you're being armed by a large standing army you'll get a spear or polearm.
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Spears are hands down the easiest to use and cheapest weapons to produce.
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A warhammer or a mace would've been preferred. An axe is far cheaper and easier to make than a sword, it's just more economical, it's hard to fuck up. Most axes picked up by peasants were their tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN7s1Uh8rhc View Quote I have one; it's pretty cool. and yes, the peasantry brought their agricultural tools to war; axes, bill-hooks, flails, hammers. |
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