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1930's soviet era knights are very striking.
Which chess set has, in your opinion, the best looking Knight?
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I think I'm gradually getting more and more boring...at this point there's no more beautiful knight to me than a Chavet. My love for the Staunton Castle reproduction knights grows each time I use them!
I have always been fond of these knights...
May 7, 2021
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Brynmr wrote:
PineappleCheezeIt wrote:
How about the Wellington?
The Wellington knight is possibly my favorite. I like this one too though the trimmed hair style on the forehead (with holes) spoils an otherwise stunning design.
Wow, I've never noticed those holes there in previous images until your pointed them out. So glad you did, because ultimately that is a deal breaker for me too!!
May 7, 2021
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Hands down, all these fancy knights would get run off the board by these bad boys!
May 7, 2021
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ICMateN3 wrote:
I have always been fond of these knights...
Hastings, right? One of my favorites as well.
'GrandPatzerDave' "Hastings, right? One of my favorites as well." You are correct sir.
This knight is from a set I bought from India about 30 years. No name, or brand markings of any kind, but a nice knight none the less.
May 7, 2021
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ICMateN3 wrote:
'GrandPatzerDave' "Hastings, right? One of my favorites as well." You are correct sir.
Hahaha, the rook helped! 
May 8, 2021
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I have the Reproduction Dubrovnik 1950 from Staunton Castle and the knight design is just right for my taste -- smooth, simple design and easy to hold with the solid feel (actually all the pieces are).
sound67 wrote:
Philippine knights are among the cutest:
Yeah.. I bought one set off eBay, no label, the seller doesn't know what set it was but it has a unique Knight (this one above) and the King has a sharp cross finial. It was only after I bought it, that I saw a pic somewhere of a similar set but that set was identified as a PH set. 
BlackEngkanto wrote:
I have the Reproduction Dubrovnik 1950 from Staunton Castle and the knight design is just right for my taste -- smooth, simple design and easy to hold with the solid feel (actually all the pieces are).
Whoaaa how can I missed this? Very nice done mister black! This forum has many talented carvers!
This is the best knight piece I've come across. Supposedly quite old, the knight is even of the pre-plate style wearing chain and an older flat-top great helm. The unsheathing of the massive broadsword, with shield slung over his back, adds a real sense of movement.
May 15, 2021
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Vlandian_Knight wrote:
This is the best knight piece I've come across. Supposedly quite old, the knight is even of the pre-plate style wearing chain and an older flat-top great helm. The unsheathing of the massive broadsword, with shield slung over his back, adds a real sense of movement.
Astounding! We've seen some amazing knights but I do believe that you win! I cannot imagine the time and skill it took to carve that piece.
Much appreciated. I do want to commission the piece to be reproduced in wood from a local carver, simply need to save my florins.
May 15, 2021
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Vlandian_Knight wrote:
Much appreciated. I do want to commission the piece to be reproduced in wood from a local carver, simply need to save my florins.
That would be amazing! How tall is it? Are there any other pictures from different angles?
It is the only picture I have, and the dimensions are not known. The thread where I found it, gone, and reverse image search did not find it. Not to worry, have more to share.
This from 1250 may interest you: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464233
Made from walrus ivory.
As well as these wonderful knights:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27389
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/466114
I'm more of a fan of the modern knight. These two are my favs.
