Where are the Ragnell/Alondite replica swords?


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Where are the Ragnell/Alondite replica swords?

by Zach
(Ontario, Canada)

A picture of Alondite close up

If someone made a battle ready Ragnell or Alondite sword from fire emblem: path of radiance, or radiant dawn, I would be ecstatic.

Something about these swords caught my eye, whether it was their detailed hilts or their impressive blades, I'm not sure. All I know is that they are some very unique weapons that I for one would like to see replicated on a high quality scale.

Hopefully I'm not the only one who feels this way.

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Where are the Ragnell/Alondite replica swords?

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Feb 13, 2011
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fe swords
by: john

I'd very much like to see a lot of fire emblem swords but owning ragnell or alondite would be pretty freakin sweet. although I'm not much for big claymores they are gorgeous weapons. a falchion replica would be my top choice. full tang with the sheath, stainless steel blade, and about 37-38". killer blade. sword of seals would be pretty sweet.

May 10, 2010
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ragnell
by: rahul

i also want a ragnell but a real metal one i practiced with a ninja muramasa katana fo rthe aether and i finally got it down i am pretty strong so i like a heavier ragnell but i also want it balanced i am really good at swordsmanship so it matters by the person how the sword should be built. I like my weapon with power. but if you find a site selliong a ragnel;l please tell me and aaron stone from hero rising i agree with you about the fast and stuff but if you are trained in proper swordsmen ship you are an equal fight. like i gladly would take on anyone if you remember fire emblem 9 paht of radiance the character stephan was a secret swordsmaster i am like him powerful and know where to hit so if you will i can almot always land a critical lol. but yeah it matters on the person and their swords play abilities.

Dec 02, 2008
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Holy canoli
by: Zach

Oh wow, Aaron, you certainly know your stuff!

Even as a wall hanger, as long as it's up to par with other battle ready swords (durability wise), then I'd probably still buy one hahaha :p

Alternatively, if some sword smith out there slightly altered the design of the sword to increase its performance to an acceptable level, I'd still be pretty happy about it.

Dec 02, 2008
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Center of Balance
by: Aaron Stone

It may sound a bit silly to comment on a fantasy sword's theoretical performance, but after doing a basic visual assessment of the drawing a number of things came to mind.

First, there is a significant amount of metal (a awkward ricasso of sorts) covering the forte of the blade and running up toward the guard. The purpose for an area like this is to give a maneuvering gripping surface near the blade for balance.

The net effect of this extra weight would be to shift the center of balance of the sword. It would put quite a bit of weight nearer the blade instead of nearer the hand where it acts as an offset for the weight of the blade and might also change the Center of Percussion fto be closer to the hilt, requiring closer proximity and reducing the overall power transfer at the point of impact.

There are three other issues to contend with here. Lack of a fuller may serve to reinforce the blade, but it would also make the blade heavier therefore ungainly and would incur the penalty of loss of maneuverability. The hexagonal cross section blade again is good for strength, but it makes for a lousy deep cut. Naturally tapered (lenticular) blades are better cutters. The tip is spatulate and increases in width near the end. This might make it a good shearing weapon and may even impart some axe like characteristics, but lack of good distal taper limits its use as a thrusting weapon.
The large amount of metal and in the hilt, including the thick guard, would further hamper the performance of this weapon. While the grip itself is built for two hands, it is fairly narrow for the mass attached to it, and I would worry about the effect that repeated direct blows would have on overall tang integrity. The pommel has been left to the imagination but would have to be large to act as a proper counterbalance.

In terms of a wall hanger I would probably agree that this would make an interesting production piece.. In terms of a, if you will pardon the term, "battle ready" weapon, unless you are Andre the Giant (God rest his soul), using this in a consistently controllable fashion would be a challenge to say the least.

If I had to fight a weapon like this with someone large wielding it I would go for thrust and cut. Something with an acute tip, 1/3 double fuller and a lower complete diamond cross section. Preferably over 39 inches with a hand and half grip and a long, but fairly thin guard.

As an example. I once watched a 112 pound man beat a brute of a 320 pound man to a bloody pulp in a street fight. The reason? The 112 pound man moved quick, took his shots and got out of the way, then came in repeatedly until the big man was so bloody he could no longer fight. Big is not always better. Fast and sharp is good. Big is good when you are on a large horse, but with the COP nearer the handle, I would choose an axe as a horse weapon before this sword.

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