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.
Should I buy a Patton sword?
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Mike OTDP
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
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JAG2955
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
It's a neat vestigal arm. A cool what-could-have-been, in the military world.
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Greg
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
At times recently I have been sorely tempted to buy a halberd.JAG2955 wrote:It's a neat vestigal arm. A cool what-could-have-been, in the military world.
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Darrell
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
I think this belongs here: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.
https://youtu.be/Q_RpbaUU7NI
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Old Grafton
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
The wire sticking out of the rubber hand at the wrist was the best part.Darrell wrote:I think this belongs here: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.
https://youtu.be/Q_RpbaUU7NI
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HTRN
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
Well, fhere goes using it to saber champagne bottles.Mike OTDP wrote:They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
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Windy Wilson
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
Could I do that with an el Cheapo Chinese or Pakistani Saber or would I have to spring for something more government issue?HTRN wrote:Well, fhere goes using it to saber champagne bottles.Mike OTDP wrote:They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
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HTRN
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
I've heard of it being done with lawnmower blades.Windy Wilson wrote:Could I do that with an el Cheapo Chinese or Pakistani Saber or would I have to spring for something more government issue?HTRN wrote:Well, fhere goes using it to saber champagne bottles.Mike OTDP wrote:They're good swords. But remember, they are primarily thrusting weapons.
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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Rich Jordan
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Re: Should I buy a Patton sword?
Alton Brown recommends a curved blade for champagne ops but did mention lawn mower blades as well...