#i33

I need some help identifying the book where these came from. The illustrations are pretty sweet! EDIT: it's "The Martial Arts of Medieval Europe by Ryuta Osada" 中世ヨーロッパの武術 (by 長田 龍太) https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/%E9%95%B7%E7%94%B0-%E9%BE%8D%E5%A4%AA/e/B08JVK5R9W/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

In this plate, the Cleric has struck the Scholar so hard, he’s dissolving from the buckler up.

“ Pleased to announce that following a period a consultation with ourselves The Royal Armouries are about to launch The I.33 Sword in collaboration with Albion Swords. Per orders should be opening next week. In a limited edition of thirty swords and presented in a handcrafted bespoke case complete with a copy of the I.33 Facsimile, this sword has been forged with the historical European martial arts community in mind by the Royal Armouries and their partnersAlbion Swords Limited LLC. The I.33 sword is inspired by those found in one of the Armouries most prized treasures – The MS I.33 Manuscript, otherwise known as the Tower Fechtbuch or Walpurgis Manuscript. Based on Oakeshott-type XII swords from the Royal Armouries collection, the I.33 Sword exhibits the look and handling characteristics of the swords used in the manuscript and at the time it was created. Featuring numerous period and manuscript correct improvements over any other commercially available I.33 style sword, the I.33 has been designed with a historically accurate peened construction, traditional leather covered grip and a cross guard echoing those found in the manuscript. Total length: 96.3cm Blade length: 79.4cm Blade width (at widest point): 5.1cm Crossguard width: 15.2 “

At Feile na Gaiscigh in Dublin. Entered Sword and Buckler for a laugh, won Gold. Slightly alarmed at my own perfectionism...