09-12-2017, 01:22 PM
Quote:It doesnt mention a fuller of any kind and the cross section given is not much help other then to suggest a flat blade.
Matt Bunker has seen it in person, it's fullered.
Quote:It gives several potential reconstructions of the grip based on period swords, though I think theres better info available now, the grip itself has been identified as red deer antler probably.
It is. The Guard and Pommel belonged to the Germanic-Type 1 Spathae. Its closest parallels are probably actually going to be Gold hilt and Osterburken-Kemathen swords because of the Octagonal grip.
Quote:"The strap-holder which appears to belong with the sword was found in 286, a layer of rubble and rubbish in the frigidarium ."
According to Matt Bunker the "Strap holder" is completely unrelated. Besides it looks nothing like contemporary scabbard sliders.
Quote:Are there other versions sold online?
Off the shelf? No. Commissioned swords? Yes. Although if you're gonna go for a commissioned blade there's other finds than the Feltwell. Any of the Osterburken-Kemathen Spathae are great for Early 5th.
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