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Macdonald Armouries: For Sale
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Dusacks of Distinction
A graceful new product from Macdonald Armouries. Hancrafted C16th style Dusacks made in MDF wood shaped in two distinct blade styles as researched from contemporary fencing treatises. These are finished in a black gloss overall and embellished with complementary scrollwork detail in gold on both sides of the grip faces, also running along the knucklebow and for the full length of the spine. A unique and distinctly stylish addition to any armoury or weapon collection.
Standard dimensions are 27" long by 3 1/8" to 3 1/2" wide (depending upon model) by 3/4" thick. Dimensions can be tailored according to personal preference if required. Custom lettering or scrollwork is also offered.
Models available:
The Meyer: Reproduced from the unique dusacks as depicted in detail in German fencing master Joachim Meyers` treatise from 1570, this model has a raised thumb support to assist grip and strength of cutting actions. Also features a short clipped back edge, arriving at a point where it meets the true edge (point is rounded and `edges` are approx. 3/8" thick for contact use)
The Sutor: A finely proportioned reproduction of the dusacks as illustrated in Jacob Sutor's treatise and similar contemporary dusack illustrations from the C16th. Slightly wider than the Meyer version and with a more distinct blade curvature overall.
Cost:£60 or$100 per dusack, excluding postage.
Serious Singlesticks
For the serious connoisseur and practitioner of backswording or singlesticking, Macdonald Armouries are happy to offer perhaps the finest singlesticks available on the market today. These training weapons are ideal for C16th-C18th back/broadsword, C18th-C19th military cavalry and infantry sabre and for C19th sporting singlesticking, where blows were restricted to the head only.
Blades are hand cut and drawn to appropriate dimensions and section from only the finest sourced natural ash. This is regarded as the tempered steel of the wood world and the most ideal for repeated contact practice, traditionally used for centuries as polearm shafts and training blades. The baskets are individually handcrafted in quality leather hide, shaped and hardened for maximum hand protection, strength and longevity by Irish master leather craftsman, Tony O`Connor.
Available at £70 each complete excluding postage costs.
Leather baskets only: £60 each. Ash shaped and dowelled sticks only: £10 each.
The standard dimensions offered are 33" blade length, approx. 39"-40" overall. Maximum blade section diameter is 1". Blade lengths may be cut to custom lengths if required. Baskets may be used either left or right handed.
Custom leatherwork on baskets is also offered. Please enquire directly as to costs, which are variable according to detail and amount of work involved for each piece.
Daggers
Handcrafted traditional C17th - Early C18th Highland Dirk. High Carbon steel blade, hand carved wooden handle with inlaid brass wire and studs. Brass hilt and scabbard fittings. Complete with belt attachment. £300
Swords
Accurate reproduction 18th century smallsword. Hilt cast from original, brass and copper twisted wire grip. Made to order, £200 each.
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