Here it is, the first pictures of the prize for the Tournament.
We are very appreciative of Mr. Benjamin Bowles for supporting the American Smallsword Symposium by providing the awesome prize!
It is described as a :
Presentation French foil mounted with a hand-carved cherry wood grip wrapped in Italian lambskin, twisted brass and steel wire, a steel pommel precision lathed in California and a forward facing "figure 8" guard inspired by the weapons depicted in "Lecons d'Armes par Cordelois" of 1873. Built by Benjamin Arms of San Francisco for an exact fit and traditional handling.
We are very appreciative of Mr. Benjamin Bowles for supporting the American Smallsword Symposium by providing the awesome prize!
It is described as a :
Presentation French foil mounted with a hand-carved cherry wood grip wrapped in Italian lambskin, twisted brass and steel wire, a steel pommel precision lathed in California and a forward facing "figure 8" guard inspired by the weapons depicted in "Lecons d'Armes par Cordelois" of 1873. Built by Benjamin Arms of San Francisco for an exact fit and traditional handling.