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RE: Test cutting with my sharp medieval sword
You gotta have a licence for a sword? Wow. Insane law! Here I can order and have it shipped here without an issue.
So what kinda sword? And maker?
Definitely need to get me a HEMA sword one day. I had a Katana that was super Spendy but that's not my style really. Should have traded for a European sword.
And actually the edge geometry is what cuts and makes the European swords so effective
Yeah we do need a license, to own swords, not that i ever heard of anyone being prosecuted for owning one without a license, and I know for a fact that there are a lot of unregistered swords out there, in particular because the law actually goes for any bladed weapon above 12 centimeter blade length. Tools and household utensils are exempt though, so it is technically legal to own a japanese maguro bōchō without a permit.
the sword is an Oakeshott type XII and the maker is me. I made it to be a compromise cut-n-thrust so the blade is not super cutty, but still fairly effective. it is one of only 3 sharp sword that I have made so far. I did a post about it a while ago. You can see it here. And yes edge geometry is important. I think it was Peter Johnson who said. geometry decides if it is sharp, steeltype and heat-treat decides if it stays sharp
Wow. Impressed! And I love edged weapons. Awesome I'd love to have you on my show sometime. That's killer. Need to start a sword group some day! Already doing a ton though.
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I'm just reading this post now, 2 months late.
A sharp sword is a thing of beauty, and requires some skill of the operator to use properly.
I have a couple of inexpensive swords that are more long knife than sword. I doubt that the steel is as good as a wall made sword usually is.
Absolutely want to get one of these soon but it is absolutely gorgeous and congratulations on making it to the maker.
I was just teaching swordsmanship yesterday
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