alexxe
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Post by alexxe on May 2, 2024 14:54:05 GMT
So in this video, we dive into the world of European arming swords, comparing two swords from Swordier. We examine the differences between a spring steel blade and a pattern welded steel blade, exploring their weight, blade thickness, flexibility, and balance.
Specification Comparison:
Spring Steel Sword:
Weight (without sheath): 1500g Blade Thickness: 6mm Blade Width: 7cm Blade Length: 70cm Hilt Length: 11cm Flex Strength: 16kgs Point of Balance: 10cm from crossguard
Pattern Welded Steel Sword:
Weight (without sheath): 1200g Blade Thickness: 5.5mm Blade Width: 7cm Blade Length: 70cm Hilt Length: 11cm Flex Strength: 14kgs Point of Balance: 6cm from crossguard
Video as attached here:
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Post by mrstabby on May 2, 2024 16:05:01 GMT
1500g is too heavy (at least for me on an arming sword), is it 6mm all the way to the tip? Then adding some distal taper would definately help, like 6mm to 3mm 5cm from the tip, it will make the sword feel much better. I'd say 1200g is good. 1300g with 6cm PoB works. I need to ask about the "Latex" grip, do you really mean plastic/rubber (probably TPU) or do you mean synthetic leather?
And how did you measure the 16/14kg strength? Bend to a certain degree? Or is it tip down on a piece of wood and add weight to the pommel?
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Post by pellius on May 2, 2024 22:39:18 GMT
Is this a re-upload? I feel as if I saw this video a while back.. (Not a problem or anything if it is; just wondering)
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Post by nddave on May 3, 2024 4:17:46 GMT
1500g is too heavy (at least for me on an arming sword), is it 6mm all the way to the tip? Then adding some distal taper would definately help, like 6mm to 3mm 5cm from the tip, it will make the sword feel much better. I'd say 1200g is good. 1300g with 6cm PoB works. I need to ask about the "Latex" grip, do you really mean plastic/rubber (probably TPU) or do you mean synthetic leather?
And how did you measure the 16/14kg strength? Bend to a certain degree? Or is it tip down on a piece of wood and add weight to the pommel?
That one has the same material as the 15th century Type XIV I reviewed. It's is more rubbery latex. Not un wieldable but slightly odd at first. It kinda grows on you but not as comfortable or nice looking as leather.
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alexxe
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Post by alexxe on May 4, 2024 13:08:43 GMT
Is this a re-upload? I feel as if I saw this video a while back.. (Not a problem or anything if it is; just wondering) No, and I am sure of it because I personally running this account in SBG.
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Post by metinemre on May 16, 2024 5:51:51 GMT
1500 gr is usually the weight of a bastard or a longsword. Arming sword at that weight with only 27.5inches length will probably feel and handle like a sharpened crowbar. Especially with the spring steel qualities it should be around 2 maybe 2.5lbs max at this length.
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alexxe
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Post by alexxe on May 16, 2024 6:21:35 GMT
1500 gr is usually the weight of a bastard or a longsword. Arming sword at that weight with only 27.5inches length will probably feel and handle like a sharpened crowbar. Especially with the spring steel qualities it should be around 2 maybe 2.5lbs max at this length. thanks for your advice, we will work on it for sure.
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