CAS has commissioned Michael
‘Tinker’ Pearce to design a line of swords that will satisfy both
the sparring and cutting needs of Western Martial Arts practitioners.
Great Sword
Long Sword
Bastard Sword
The
Tinker Great Sword of War is designed and crafted purely as a cutting
sword and, weighing in at a little less than four pounds, it is built to
excel on heavy targets. The 11” grip provides excellent leverage and
static and dynamic balance are to Tinker’s demanding standards. The
blade is again forged in 5160 and mar-quenched to HRc50-52. The hilt is
retained by Tinker’s signature recessed sleeve mounting system,
providing secure retention and easy hilt tightening, using the Allen
wrench provided.
Our
Tinker Long swords provide the WMA practitioner with a fast,
well-balanced pair of swords that will perform beautifully in skilled
hands. The demi-fullered sharp blades exhibit a quick profile taper with
a diamond section out to the tip, providing the necessary stiffness for
the cutting stroke. The flattened scent-stopper pommel (Type T-1) forms
a natural extension of the double-hand grip and the square-section guard
provides solid security. What others are saying about the Tinker Pearce
Longswords: "I had the opportunity to handle the prototype Tinker
Pearce Line Longswords by CAS/Hanwei, and they are beautiful,
well-balanced, quick-handling swords at an excellent price. The sharp
and blunt versions handle almost identically in cuts, thrusts, and quick
posta (guard) transitions. These promise to be the mid-priced training
weapon of choice for long sword studies." Sean Hayes, Maestro
d`armi,Northwest Fencing Academy and University of Oregon
Our
Tinker Bastard swords are based on the Oakeshott Type XVIIIA and is
designed so that both the sharp and blunt versions will perform
identically in the hand, offering the possibility of sparring and
cutting with swords that feel and respond in exactly the same way. The
sharp blade is produced in two slightly different versions - this
version is diamond-sectioned throughout its length Wheel-type pommels
are sized to provide a grip for the second hand when required, and the
straight tapering cross provides excellent hand protection.
Overall:
47"
Blade Length: 35"
Handle Length: 12"
Weight: 2lb 14oz
Point of Balance: 3 1/2"
Point of Harmonics: 21 3/4"
Width at Guard: 2 1/8"
Width at Tip: 3/4"
Our
Tinker Early Medieval Swords are single-hand Oakeshott Type XII pieces,
with sharp and blunt versions with identical handling characteristics.
The sharp is fullered for about two thirds of its length, with a
flattened diamond section out towards the tip. The cruciform hilt is
attractive and functional
While
not a direct copy of any particular sword, the Tinker Viking sword
design was inspired by historical examples from the early 9th Century,
most notably finds from the area around Trondheim, Norway, where the
circular indentation hilt decoration was popular. The scabbards are
provided with suspension points and a period chape, giving the sheathed
sword a very attractive appearance. The construction of the Viking
"pair" differs from other swords in the Tinker series inasmuch
as they are tang-riveted (peened) in period fashion at the pommel,
primarily to satisfy Viking re-enactment requirements. However, as with
the other swords in the series, replacement blades are available. The
breadth of the Sharp makes for an efficient cutting profile.
The Tinker Norman sword
pair, with their distinctive cruciform guards and brazil-nut pommels,
are similar in weight and static balance and offer virtually identical
handling characteristics. Both are harmonically balanced, optimizing
cutting ability in the case of this sharp version. The blade is forged
in 5160 high carbon steel and mar-quenched to HRc50-52, allowing
superior edge retention. The grip is wood-cored and leather-covered over
a cord wrap.
We also offer Medieval weapons, Japanese swords, Samurai
swords, Antiques, old swords, tantos and Naginata. Mantis swords is known for
its large selection of Chinese knives, Oriental swords and Martial Arts weapons. You will find many sword parts
such as tsubas, silk bags, sword stands and cleaning kits on our site. We also offer sword cleaning kits, cane swords, Tachi long swords, Scottish swords, Celtic swords, Japanese katana, Japanese samurai swords,
folded steel swords and Tai Chi swords. You will find a wide array of Japanese
helmets and samurai armor. We have many ninja items such as shuriken, throwing
stars, shaken, throwing spikes, manriki gusari, ninja swords, ninja katanas,
ninja books and practice wooden shinai. All of our Japanese weapons are battle
ready and may be used for cutting mats. The Oriental swords have all been
sharpened. however, the medieval weapons, Celtic, renaissance and European weapons
and swords have no edge. Our swords have been custom hand-made in traditional
ways. The Oriental swords and medieval weapons blades are clay fired to produce a true temper line. The samurai
swords and Japanese swords have true hamon lines from the clay firing process.
If there is any medieval weapons, Japanese swords or samurai swords that you do not
see on our site, please email from the link below. Our medieval weapons,
oriental swords and martial arts weapons are of the highest quality
The phone number is 888-660-9673
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As with all weapons specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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