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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2008 2:52:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2008 17:04:55 GMT
Very nice review my friend. I've looked at this sword many times before, but I always thought that it looked way too delicate for my tastes. However, after watching you thrust it through that plastic container. You definitely put my worries to rest. ^_^ good job! +1
~Jesse
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2008 20:55:53 GMT
Very nice review my friend. I've looked at this sword many times before, but I always thought that it looked way too delicate for my tastes. However, after watching you thrust it through that plastic container. You definitely put my worries to rest. ^_^ good job! +1 ~Jesse Thanks. I think the sword is quite sturdy. I'm going to try to dig up some more challenging items to test it with. If any thing happens I'll post the results. That's quite a brief review but it gives a good impression of the sword, especially with all those excellent photos. Well done. Thank you. BTW: I would love to get some tips from the more experienced reviewers. It's a bit heavy, you say? Hah, what else was to expect from Cold Steel... those guys are too heavily built and and seem to have a disturbing affinity to crowbars. However, I don't know how much a few grams more or less matter on such a thrusting weapon? It wouldn't make much difference as far as thrusting, but it will slow the weapon down. That will make your parries more difficult and make it easier for your opponent to parry your attacks. It also opens up the possibility of an opponent grasping your sword. Seems quite decent overall. I have had an unusual boost of interest in light thrusting weapons lately, though I guess that a smallsword is a bit too delicate for my style. A decent rapier would be nice, but it seems there are only Windlass and Hanwei in the sub-300$ range and the blades on theirs are reported to be rather wobbly. Hmm... Unfortunately Hanwei and Windlass do seem to be the only choices. Ah well...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2008 23:03:27 GMT
Nice review man, thanks for writting it. +1
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2008 14:56:38 GMT
Ok, if you ask I'll try to give you some thoughts. Of course it may always be helpful to look at already existing review in order to get inspiration on what might be a good idea to include. On the other hand there's a fine line between giving a useful high amount of information and writing a simply too large, exhausting text. You could for example write about how comfortable the grip feels, what materials were used for it (if you know that), how secure or maybe slick the surface is and how the grip is shaped (e.g. round, oval, rectangular). There are a lot of other questions that you might want to address, too. How tightly do the hilt parts and the blade fit together? Is the tang threaded or peened (if you can find out)? What could you say about the blade finish, is it highly (mirror) polished or is it rather a dim satin polish, or even a bit scratchy? How durable is the blade? Does it get scratched or nicked with use? How flexible is it? Those are just some suggestions, I have no intention of writing a whole guide or playing wise owl. And I hope you don't take it as criticism... I mean, it's your own fault, you asked for it. ;D Oh, and by the way, I forgot to give you a karma for writing the review. Here you go. Excellent. Thank you very much. +1
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Post by admin on Nov 10, 2008 6:24:38 GMT
Brilliant review there Charles! I've also been very close to buying that particular piece several times, but always found a reason to put it off - now I think I'll have to add it to my own personal 'to buy' list. Looks like a lot of fun, and the review was top shelf +30 review points and +1 karma from me.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2008 20:07:29 GMT
Thanks Paul. I appreciate it. I have taken the liberty of adding a few bits of information to the review, after contacting Cold Steel.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2009 3:53:57 GMT
How does the Cold Steel compare to the Hanwei? I have the latter and as a fencer, I find the blade of the Hanwei very heavy. However, the fencing version with the double wide epee blade is far too flexible. I've been looking at the Cold Steel and even the Del Tin as a possible replacement.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 15:36:59 GMT
How does the Cold Steel compare to the Hanwei? I have the latter and as a fencer, I find the blade of the Hanwei very heavy. However, the fencing version with the double wide epee blade is far too flexible. I've been looking at the Cold Steel and even the Del Tin as a possible replacement. The Cold Steel is much lighter and faster than the Hanwei. Unfortunately, no practice blade is available for it. I don't have any information on the Del Tin. The lightest, fastest smallsword I have handle is the one from G. Gedney Godwin. www.gggodwin.com/CartGenie/prod-7.htm
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 1, 2009 18:06:47 GMT
Good review, Charles. That's a good lookin little sword. +1
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2009 2:39:46 GMT
I've always wondered about this sword having seen it many times in the Cold Steel catalog. Seems like a nice blade!
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