Should I buy a Patton sword?

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Should I buy a Patton sword?

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I was at a coin shop, turning paper money into gold, and the proprietor had a Patton sword for sale, 1914 manufacture, for $450. The knucklebow may have been re-welded to the pommel, is the only thing that could be wrong with it. I'll have to get a better look. No tent peg scabbard, and the blade was in good condition.

I like historical stuff, and a Patton sword is the cheapest way to get a "real" sword, in my mind. Plus, it could be fun to get drunk and go swashbuckle in the backyard.
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They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
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It's a neat vestigal arm. A cool what-could-have-been, in the military world.
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JAG2955 wrote:It's a neat vestigal arm. A cool what-could-have-been, in the military world.
At times recently I have been sorely tempted to buy a halberd.
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JAG2955 wrote:I like historical stuff, and a Patton sword is the cheapest way to get a "real" sword, in my mind. Plus, it could be fun to get drunk and go swashbuckle in the backyard.
I think this belongs here:

https://youtu.be/Q_RpbaUU7NI

:lol:
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Darrell wrote:
JAG2955 wrote:I like historical stuff, and a Patton sword is the cheapest way to get a "real" sword, in my mind. Plus, it could be fun to get drunk and go swashbuckle in the backyard.
I think this belongs here:

https://youtu.be/Q_RpbaUU7NI

:lol:
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Mike OTDP wrote:They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
Well, fhere goes using it to saber champagne bottles.
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HTRN wrote:
Mike OTDP wrote:They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
Well, fhere goes using it to saber champagne bottles.
Could I do that with an el Cheapo Chinese or Pakistani Saber or would I have to spring for something more government issue?
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Windy Wilson wrote:
HTRN wrote:
Mike OTDP wrote:They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
Well, fhere goes using it to saber champagne bottles.
Could I do that with an el Cheapo Chinese or Pakistani Saber or would I have to spring for something more government issue?
I've heard of it being done with lawnmower blades. :mrgreen:

Ideally, you want to use something with a sweeping blade, but if you have a machete about, it will probably work fine, just remember, the trick is to get it ice cold, hold it by the punt, then swing along the seam. Also, you might want to use the back edge of the blade, so you dont damage the cutting edge.
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Alton Brown recommends a curved blade for champagne ops but did mention lawn mower blades as well...
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