Jul 29, 2025
Thrusting Sword (Tuck), German, 1500-25
From the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Thrusting Sword (Tuck), German, 1500-25
From the Philadelphia Museum of Art
M1896 French Thrusting Sword, ca. early 20th century, from Czerny’s International Auction House.
Estoc
The largest of the thrusting swords. Can pierce an armored knight in one thrust.
The blade is also sharp, allowing slicing as well.
Ricard’s Rapier
A rapier with intricate decorations. Chosen weapon of the infamous Undead Prince Ricard. Ricard's exploits are told in a monomyth. He was born into royalty, but wandered the lands in a fateful ill-conceived journey. He became Undead, and disappeared up North.
An interesting writhen Thrusting Sword, Germany, ca. 1500-1525, from Hermann Historica.
A Model 1889 Infantry Officer's Thrusting Sword, German, ca. post 1889 (obviously,) from Czerny's International Auction House.