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	Schiavona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Schiavona is one of the most beautiful of all the basket-hilt swords.
		Originally used by the Slavic Mercenaries hired by the Doge of Venice, the Schiavona proved to be such an effective and attractive sword that it was soon in use all throughout Europe.
		The Schiavona, like its contemporary, the Claymore, was a cut and thrust sword, and although used alone, frequently a light buckler or target was also employed.
	www.silvermane.com /swords_schiavona.html (139 words)

	Antique & Replica Sciavonas
		In this (short) summary, Bull suggests that the use of the schiavona was confined to the late 1600s and early 1700s.
		A fine schiavona, with a pommel of brass and semi-precious stones, and a guard that is less complex than the Del Tin reproduction, is shown in Frederick Wilkinson’s book "Arms and Armour" (page 94, 1996, Chancellor Press, London, England, ISBN 85152 957 8).
		Given the development of the schiavona sword summarized by Fulvio Del Tin, this is a reasonable and historically acceptable difference in style.
	www.thearma.org /essays/schiavona.htm (1747 words)

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		I awarded Schiavona with an enchanted robe dyed in the fashion of the Disciples of Thel and, although she did not admit as much, she felt its power.
		Schiavona called forth the flames and was scorching the second as it came in.
		Schiavona fired blast after blast of fire but found that the Director's armor and hide were very hard to burn.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /ekrug3/whitewolves/events/tepok.html (1769 words)

	myArmoury.com: The Schiavona and its Influences (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This translation is interesting in that it suggests that the naming of the weapon follows the habit of referring to a sword as a "she." Regardless, the common definition for schiavona cited in many texts specifically meaning a "hired soldier" is likely incorrect.
		Other than the distinctive pommel found on these swords, the full development of the schiavona hilt is defined by a common design that, for the most part, incorporates a construction methodology unique in the realm of the basket-hilt.
		The schiavona has its principle bars all attaching at the ends of the crossbar and traveling up to the knuckle-bow in a diagonal manner, askew to the plane of the blade rather than parallel as on other basket-hilt variations.
	www.myarmoury.com /feature_spot_schia.html (2767 words)

	Schiavona - Windlass Steelcrafts - Battle Ready Swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Some of the blades were so thin it is hard to believe, and back up the fact that this is a deadly cutting sword.
		The swordsman, armed with a schiavona and buckler, would be hard to stand against, and woe to an opponent armed with a rapier.
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	www.swordsofhonor.com /greatsword/schiavona.html (364 words)

	The Schiavona
		This sword combined the full hand protection of a deep basket hilt made up of a number of connecting iron bars, and a very efficient blade that allowed both cut and thrust.
		Fitted with a long blade, it became the favourite sword of the heavy cavalry.
		I had the opportunity to handle the “schiavona”, and I can tell you that it is certainly not only a sword maker masterpiece, but also a magnificently well balanced and efficient soldier’s sword which certainly deserved its wide popularity among the 17
	users.skynet.be /euro-swords/schiavona.htm (333 words)

	Schiavona, Custom Swords, Phoenix Metal Creations
		The name Schiavona is short for 'Spada Shiavona' which means Slavonic sword in Italian.
		There is a very in depth summary of the development of the Schiavona in Oakeshott's European weapons and Armour with too much information for me to effectively summarize here.
		This Schiavona is based off an example from Claudio's page, pictures 4, 5, and 8 for the pommel, with intentional differences.
	www.phoenixmetalcreations.com /schiavona.html (223 words)

	Venetian Schiavona Broadsword, ca. 1620-1650
		According to Oakeshott, the cross hilt sword with distinctive cat’s head pommel originated in the 14th Century in Slavonic Europe.
		It was quite common for Schiavona hilts to be fitted with earlier blades.
		These early Schiavonas are getting hard to find and commanding top prices at the European auction houses.
	www.antiqnet.com /detail,venetian-schiavona-broadsword,893289.html (274 words)

	Schiavona Swords
		The Schiavona was basket hilted (often with imbedded quillion for an upper guard) and double edged.
		The Schiavona is often considered the antecedent to other cage hilt swords such as the Scottish basket-hilted "broadsword".
		Our Schiavona swords can be used for display or for battle re-enactments, each reproduction is created to the specifications of the original.
	www.medievalcollectibles.com /Schiavona-Swords.aspx (435 words)

	Schiavona - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The schiavona was a renaissance sword that became popular in Italy in 16th and 17th century.
		Stemming from the 16th century sword of the Venetian Doge guard, the name came from the fact that the guard consisted largely of Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni).
		This page was last modified 13:28, 20 Oct 2004.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Schiavona (177 words)

	HEN.M.296 & A-1933 \| schiavona \| Unknown \|
		From the mouth of the scabbard, on the outside under the leather covering is a sharp ridge to hold the belt-fitting in place and to prevent it from slipping.
		Many of the Schiavona hilts have troop or actual numbers engraved upon one of the back-guards, as does the example here.
		It is not possible to believe that the 'date' of 1561 can apply to one of these late Schiavona hilts; but the matter is finally resolved by the fact that the 'date' on the Solingen sword is 1909.
	www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk /opacdirect/19123.htm (555 words)

	Sword Forum International \| swordforum.com
		` The Schiavona came from the 16th century sword of the Venetian Doge guard which largely consisted of Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni).
		During the 17th century, due to the trade with northern Italy, the Schiavona won a wide popularity in other European armies as well.
		I had the opportunity to handle the Schiavona, and I can tell you that it is certainly not only a sword maker masterpiece, but also a magnificently well balanced and efficient soldier’s sword which certainly deserved its wide popularity among the 17th century cavalry.
	swordforum.com /articles/ams/the-schiavona.php (365 words)

	A VENETIAN SCHIAVONA C.1650
		This fine example is illustrative of the schiavona in its earliest fully developed form.
		The typology for the schiavona is best set forth by Oakeshott who identifies this form as type 1.
		It is characterized by its elegant leaf form bars, including three lower bars, the tips of which rest on the lower cross bar.
	www.trocadero.com /faganarms/items/424545/item424545.html (88 words)

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		He knocks politely on the door at the top, and after a muffled response from within, enters the room and motions for you to follow.
		Schiavona's gaze lingers on the flames for a moment, watching them with a fondness most would reserve for a favorite pet or even a loved one.
		It didn't much matter to me. I knew that Paladins had a habit of finding trouble, and where there was trouble, I could call the flames," Schiavona says, smiling.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /ekrug3/whitewolves/members/schiavona.html (1422 words)

	Sword Forum International - Original Schiavona 17th century
		I have a small collection of antique swords, one was a Victorian Scottish presentation sword with the officers name and regiment engraved on the side, I tracked this mans Gx5 grandson down and he bought this sword off me.
		This Schiavona's hilt is identical to the one shown on this web site - http://swordforum.com/articles/ams/the-schiavona.php - however it's blade is much wider - 50mm at widest point compared to the 34mm one shown on this site.
		I have read somewhere that the early Schiavona's where double edged and developed to single edged, and that the double edged variety are dated early 1600's.
	forums.swordforum.com /showthread.php?s=9d83458151f964565b1c7b833a544caa&threadid=47541 (330 words)

	Windlass Steelcrafts - The Art of The Sword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		We have named this Italian war sword of this battle as it is of a type that would be in use by members of the league.
		It was typically fitted with a double edged blade made for swordplay that utilizes the cut as the main combat tactic.
		The swordsman, armed with a schiavona and buckler, would be hard to stand against, and woe to an apponent armed with a rapier.
	www.windlass.com /swords.htm (999 words)

	Wizards.COMmunity Boards - Schiavona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Schiavona: Medium Martial one-handed melee weapon, 35 gp, 1d8, 19-20/x2, 4 lbs, Slashing and Piercing.
		even though a longsword with a basket hilt and a schiavona are entirely different weapons, they'd carry the exact same game statistics (like a knife and a dagger, or a longsword and a sidesword).
		IMHO, the schiavona would be an uncommon weapon, but not so different from a longsword that you need an EWP for it.
	boards1.wizards.com /archive/index.php/t-277356.html (1427 words)

	myArmoury.com - Broken Hearted: DT2170 Schiavona
		Del Tin has come up with a new, better Schiavona, the DT5173 - see Nathan's pictures of it here - http://www.myArmoury.com/swor_dt5173.html Also, look at my avatar.
		Guess the "rustic" look of the 2170 is was has such an appeal me. I've only recently started researching and studying the Schiavona more.
		I've spied the A-C Schiavona a few times as well, almost went for that instead of the Mortuary, but based on I've really wanted the A-C Mort.
	www.myarmoury.com /talk/viewtopic.php?t=1338&highlight= (712 words)

	Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Article: Notes on development of modern sabers - Role of Eastern Europe ...
		On the Schiavona: I dug further into files and find that you are most correct in the Eastern European attribution for these distinctive swords.
		We may be reasonably certain therefore of the original meaning of the term 'spada schiavona'".
		More interesting is discussion by David Nicolle (Military Illustrated #134, July,1999, p.36, "Last Roman Elite") where he notes this particular term was first seen used in a Dalmatian will of 1391, and it described blades of light slashing form exported to Balkans and hilted locally.
	www.vikingsword.com /vb/showpost.php?p=1424&postcount=19 (704 words)

	Swords \|\|\| [TDL]
		Most of what I've amassed so far are fantasy pieces and replicas, but as I've matured so has my tastes in swords.
		I am dead-set on my next purchase being a period Venetian Schiavona, but I fear that's a ways off.
		Other swords only appearing in dreams of my future collection are a 17th century flamberge rapier, a Scottish basket hilt, a hanger (so sue me, I like hangers), a nice kukri, and generally any authentic Japanese blades including tachis, katanas, wakazashis, and hopefully someday a full daisho.
	www.geocities.com /amtgard101/swords.htm (425 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		a gold-edged schiavona engraved with a regal lion along the blade
		You are certain that the schiavona is fairly balanced and is fairly suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.
		You are certain that the gold-edged schiavona is moderately strong, and is in pristine condition.
	drfuturepast.com /DRealms/furnitur/k/items/v/vbrges.htm (57 words)

	Sword Forum International \| swordforum.com
		A study of the historical swordsmanship and warfare practices of the Scottish Highlanders.
		The Schiavona came from the 16th century sword of the Venetian Doge guard which largely consisted of Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni).
		This article focuses on the methods used to conserve antique and military swords, a must for the collector of period arms.
	swordforum.com (327 words)

	myArmoury.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This complex Schiavona consists of a single-edged Angus Trim Swords backblade with a long single fuller mounted to a complex hilt forming a basket.
		The bars of the basket, arms of the hilt, and thumb ring all connect to the crossguard, which is the only contact point between the guard and the blade itself.
		The solid-cored scabbard, covered in leather and finished with decorative steel bands, throat, and chape is styled after many surviving schiavona scabbards.
	www.myarmoury.com /swor_pmc_schi.html (238 words)

	MUSEUM 1846. - 1996. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The catalogue description is partly taken from Marija Sercer, from the catalogue Macevi, bodezi, nozevi, Zagreb, 1976.
		Schiavona is a type of sword worn by the personal guard of the Doge of Venice.
		Members of the guard were recruited from Dalmatia.
	public.srce.hr /hpm/p0181003.htm (151 words)

	Encyclopedia: Schiavona
		FACTOID # 14: If you like kids, then Uganda might be the place for you.
		There is a wide range of blade styles found on Schiavone in general; some of this seems to be due to the fact that there were both regimental issue swords as well as personally purchased swords, which tended to be of better quality as well as partially customized.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Schiavona (408 words)

	There Is No Best Sword
		When I suggested he try it with a couple of his knives, he got the idea.
		I once had a guy pick up one of my swords, a schiavona.
		I warned him that it was quite sharp, but he assured me that he was quite familiar with swords and actually was quite expert in their use.
	www.thehaca.com /essays/nobest.htm (4141 words)

	MSC's Redoubt Enterprises Renaissance Catalog!
		R 143- firing, skirted sajone, schiavona sword, barbuta.
		R 528- Light crossbowman, sajone, schiavona sword, barbuta helmet.
		R 538- Studded jerkin, barbuta helmet, schiavona sword, boots, gun on hip.
	www.miniatureservicecenter.com /msc-redoubt-ren.htm (5010 words)

	Sword Forum International - My hypothetical proto-schiavona design
		I was thinking of a backsword style blade at first, sort of a grosse messer/ swiss saber meets schiavona.
		I originally had the pommel canted slightly like some of the sabers I've read about.
		I really like the idea of a backsword blade, but the initial concept I had was of a 15th century schiavonesca style broadsword rehilted to a more early-mid 16th century german/swiss style pre schiavona semi-basket hilt.
	forums.swordforum.com /showthread.php?threadid=7202 (443 words)

	schiavona Artwork & Posters - Compare Prices and Reviews - Shop Smart at Shopzilla!
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	Fencing Archive - Promoting drills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		For beginner fencers, lessons from the Community Rec Center are as good as those from Buckie Leach.
		But, it is necessary to understand your limitations, like Schiavona seems to.
		For us lower level (Div II/III) type coaches, it is important to recognise when the student has learned what they can from us, and let them pass on.
	www.fencing101.com /vb/history/topic.php/13260-1.html (6129 words)

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