Criswell swords - length?

[TheMightyGoat]

http://www.plazacutlery.com/CriswellMain.htm

Are the lengths listed the length of the blade, or of the entire sword? I checked various other sites too but I couldn't find any that specified.

 

[Steven Roos]

Those measurements are blade length. I haven't ever measured the handle length, but I have over three hands worth of grip on my 28" katana.

BTW, if you want a Criswell, order from here:

http://www.rjcutlery.com

Tell them Steven sent you.

 

[TheMightyGoat]

Thanks, and I'll do that... assuming I actually manage to save that much money.

Do you know the people who own that, or something?

 

[Steven Roos]

Originally posted by TheMightyGoat
Do you know the people who own that, or something?

Yea, I do. The manager is a good friend of mine.

 

[Win Heger]

Rob catagorizes his swords by blade length, but because they are custom, the lenghts can vary a bit. I have people ask for the longest 28" or the shortest 7". Handles lengths can also vary, but be assured the balance is always near perfect. Rob is a heck of a sword maker!!

Rob has a new Bowie out, that is amazing!! I'll try to post a picture in the Gallery, later today.

Win Heger

 

[Steven Roos]

Originally posted by Win Heger
Rob catagorizes his swords by blade length, but because they are custom, the lenghts can vary a bit. I have people ask for the longest 28" or the shortest 7". Handles lengths can also vary, but be assured the balance is always near perfect. Rob is a heck of a sword maker!!

Good point. These are handmade, so there will be slight variations.

 

[Hawaiian]

Originally posted by Win Heger
Rob has a new Bowie out, that is amazing!! I'll try to post a picture in the Gallery, later today.
Win Heger

Please, I would love to see this one.