Flamberg Two-hand Swords, late 16th-Early-17th Century

Greybeard · 18th April 2012, 08:36 PM

Thank you, Michael. This answers an old question of mine when looking at Flambergs in museums and comparing them with my kerises (although these two types of edged weapons cannot be compared in any way, of course). Best regards, Heinz

Dmitry · 19th April 2012, 02:41 PM

These swords are very expressive, in my opinion. Very large, wavy blades, huge hilts add to the mythology of the knights (even though they had nothing to do with the knights]. That's the main reason the museums love them, I think.
Given a chance and an inexpensive price, I'd gladly buy one. Or two. I guess I'm not a serious collector.

They display beautifully.

Matchlock · 19th April 2012, 02:47 PM

The two items you posted are 19th to 20th century copies!

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Dmitry · 19th April 2012, 06:21 PM

I'll take 4 then.

19th April 2012, 02:41 PM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	These swords are very expressive, in my opinion. Very large, wavy blades, huge hilts add to the mythology of the knights (even though they had nothing to do with the knights]. That's the main reason the museums love them, I think. Given a chance and an inexpensive price, I'd gladly buy one. Or two. I guess I'm not a serious collector. They display beautifully. Attached Images

19th April 2012, 02:47 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The two items you posted are 19th to 20th century copies! m Last edited by Matchlock; 19th April 2012 at 03:01 PM.

18th April 2012, 08:36 PM	#1
Greybeard Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 124	Thank you, Michael. This answers an old question of mine when looking at Flambergs in museums and comparing them with my kerises (although these two types of edged weapons cannot be compared in any way, of course). Best regards, Heinz

19th April 2012, 06:21 PM	#4
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	I'll take 4 then.