Hanwei Scottish Claymore
May 3, 2009 19:30:21 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 3, 2009 19:30:21 GMT
This isn't much of a review, as I have little experience with non-Japanese style swords. So i'll give my impressions of it, along with some pictures and a video.
I had been looking at Western/European arms for a while and really wanted something big. I was originally inclined to buy the Hanwei Lowlander great-sword but after reading a few reviews and watching a few videos I got the impression that the Claymore, although a bit smaller, was built better and was easier to handle. In order to buy it ( I was not in the best situation financially) I sold my favorite katana and placed my order with Wiwingti Sword Supply.
Of course the wait was excruciating, as I was very excited about getting this .
I picked it up at the post office and the first thing I noticed was that Canada Border Services had once again tore open one of my packages and failed to properly reseal the box. The cardboard was crumpled and I made sure I checked that the sword was not damaged before I left the post office.
The sword was double boxed thanks to Marc's shipping arrangements but I noticed that the original Hanwei box, inside the outer shipping box, was very flimsy and the sword was not well secured in the box. Some crumpled paper was in the box as a buffer, but provided little protection. Hanwei needs to package these better.
The sword itself was no disappointment. Huge, sturdy and very solid. It is a fearsome weapon.The edge is not really sharp until you get towards the last 8 inches of the blade, but it is still nowhere near 'katana sharp'. The handle is leather wrapped and feels good in the hands. The pommel is secured by peening the end of the tang, and there is no looseness or rattles.
There is nothing about this sword that would cause it to be confused with a cheap wall-hanger. It is all business, and it's weight of just under 5 pounds lets you know that.
Wielding this sword takes some getting used to, and as I have little experience with western swords I sure picked a monster to start with, lol. It's quite a workout for the forearms and wrists.
I smacked a few bottles with it, with limited success, as I was getting used to the sword and trying to get my edge alignment right, but once I tried it on some double beach mats it cut fairly well, despite the lack of razor sharpness.
I am more than pleased with this sword ( my first Hanwei ! ) and it will be proudly displayed.
I had been looking at Western/European arms for a while and really wanted something big. I was originally inclined to buy the Hanwei Lowlander great-sword but after reading a few reviews and watching a few videos I got the impression that the Claymore, although a bit smaller, was built better and was easier to handle. In order to buy it ( I was not in the best situation financially) I sold my favorite katana and placed my order with Wiwingti Sword Supply.
Of course the wait was excruciating, as I was very excited about getting this .
I picked it up at the post office and the first thing I noticed was that Canada Border Services had once again tore open one of my packages and failed to properly reseal the box. The cardboard was crumpled and I made sure I checked that the sword was not damaged before I left the post office.
The sword was double boxed thanks to Marc's shipping arrangements but I noticed that the original Hanwei box, inside the outer shipping box, was very flimsy and the sword was not well secured in the box. Some crumpled paper was in the box as a buffer, but provided little protection. Hanwei needs to package these better.
The sword itself was no disappointment. Huge, sturdy and very solid. It is a fearsome weapon.The edge is not really sharp until you get towards the last 8 inches of the blade, but it is still nowhere near 'katana sharp'. The handle is leather wrapped and feels good in the hands. The pommel is secured by peening the end of the tang, and there is no looseness or rattles.
There is nothing about this sword that would cause it to be confused with a cheap wall-hanger. It is all business, and it's weight of just under 5 pounds lets you know that.
Wielding this sword takes some getting used to, and as I have little experience with western swords I sure picked a monster to start with, lol. It's quite a workout for the forearms and wrists.
I smacked a few bottles with it, with limited success, as I was getting used to the sword and trying to get my edge alignment right, but once I tried it on some double beach mats it cut fairly well, despite the lack of razor sharpness.
I am more than pleased with this sword ( my first Hanwei ! ) and it will be proudly displayed.