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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2009 19:32:31 GMT
I see that, thanks folks. In that case, since he's brand new, why not start with a Windlass? Some of them can be had pretty cheaply what with the Last Chance sale still going on. Or seemingly, its all in the catalog.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2009 23:52:11 GMT
*brain explodes* Thanks guys, I couldn't have asked for better feedback, even if I am now completely confused. It's all too much for us Japanese sword boys to handle, don'tchaknow, our blades pretty much just get longer and shorter (and ditto our tsuka). Ya gotta use small words, like you're talking to a three year old. ;D I think I'm leaning towards the Bristol as an intro to single-handers, it sounds like it's nice and maneuverable to ease me in. No Windlasses for me, my sharpening skills aren't up to it. Plus, with international shipping, it's not cost effective to buy too cheap. Now I just have to convince my wife.
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Post by shadowhowler on May 22, 2009 0:26:08 GMT
The Bristol is a good sword... and a GREAT package deal, if you want not just sword but also awesome scabbard and a belt as well. Alternativly, if you ONLY care about the sword itself, take a look at some of the atrim offerings. The Bristol will not disapoint, tho.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2009 14:48:09 GMT
Psychochink, I know you may not be up for it just yet, but when you are- you just happen to be living in the same country as one of the up and coming bladesmiths on this forum, Brenno. You've seen his stuff at fableblades.com? Awesome, awesome stuff, if you're into the fantasy type stuff but I think he could make anything. That's as local as it'll get custom-wise I think. I dunno...anyone else?
And yea, I think the Bristol's a sweet sword to start with.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2009 1:46:52 GMT
Euro longswords tend to work better at greater range since they generally have longer blades. Since it is two sided, most of the cutting power is around the center of precussion right around the middle. You can still cut at the tip but not as nearly as well as a singled sword. Now again, I mean this casually speaking. If you have a wide bladed XIIIA, it will cut the whole way through the length of the blade. Of course, a thin lenticular sword like that also won't thrust well. Also the grips are much different on european long swords. Where as Katana grips tend to be blocky, a good euro sword will have a heavily waisted rounded grip that allows for faster transition changes from ward to ward. Longsword fighting is much different than that of a Katana. Think of it as a sabre versus a sword. Where as the sabre is great for cutting and not great for thrusting, a straight double edged sword is okay at cutting but great for thrusting. I don't know about Italian longsword but German longsword focuses on winding and deflecting your oppenent's weapon at the bind. Those cross guards are wide for a reason; are that way so you can trap his point in your cross while you thrust into his abdomen. Where as with Japanese sword fighting blade contact is not prevelent, the exact oppisite is true for German Sword fighting. There are a lot of good youtube videos out there to give you an idea as to what I am writing off. Check out this one in particularly. It gives you a really good idea of what the German longsword fighting method is about. Honestly, I think you should look later than what you are looking at. The pinnacle of longsword development was around the fifteenth century. I think an XVIIIB, XVIIIA, XVIA, or XVA would probably be best. I'd recommend the Tinker Longsword. Gen 2 Lucerene would be good too and KOA has it on sale right now for $210. www.kultofathena.com/product~item~IP0772~name~Generation+2+Lucerne+Sword.htmIf you are willing to spend, and self sharpen, look at Del Tins on KOA too. They are a bit weighty but still handel well and cut superbly when sharpened right. I would tell you to buy the 5157 but they are out of stock right now. I own one and love mine. It is a bit pricy, sure. However for $340-$390 before shipping for something that is peened and has good heat treat with decent hilt componenets made in a first world country, well that is hard to beat! Honestly, if you want an XIIA or an XIIIA also consider the Del Tin 5143 www.kultofathena.com/product~item~DT5143~name~Del+Tin+14th+Century+Hand+and+a+Half+Sword.htmIf I didn't own an Albion Squire Line Greatsword, which is extremely similar, I would have bought that instead. Yes it is true they don't come sharp but neither do windlass swords either and if you know how sharpen you will be fine. Del Tin's only come with a 1 to 1 1/2 mm edge which is really easy to get right.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2009 4:05:29 GMT
I'd recommend the VA ATrim Arming or Longswords. They have the most bang for the buck and the scabbard/grip can be easily customized to your liking. ;D
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2009 8:09:41 GMT
I made it to the KoA showroom about a week ago, and the best two-handed sword I handled was the Windlass Braunstone. Just a very solid, attractive piece, and the balance was very good both single and double handed. The only thing I didn't like was the texture of the grip, and you'd obviously have to sharpen it. But it was nice, I probably would have bought it if I were looking for that particular style(/had money, lol). www.kultofathena.com/product~item~500866~name~Braunstone+Sword.htm
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2009 8:46:09 GMT
If you want similar to a katana then you want a type XIIa or XIII/XIIIa. However such has it´s own share of pitfalls as it´s close...but it´s only close enough to cause problems in execution . Going for something completely different the atrim bristol is a good choice.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 19:14:26 GMT
I made it to the KoA showroom about a week ago, and the best two-handed sword I handled was the Windlass Braunstone. Just a very solid, attractive piece, and the balance was very good both single and double handed. The only thing I didn't like was the texture of the grip, and you'd obviously have to sharpen it. But it was nice, I probably would have bought it if I were looking for that particular style(/had money, lol). www.kultofathena.com/product~item~500866~name~Braunstone+Sword.htmI think that's the sword tested by MRL in the catalog...looks like its a decent sword. I have been ogling the Orewin sword, I just like the triple fullers on the blade.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 21:29:41 GMT
Orewin is a good sword. I have handled it. If you like it, buy it. If you don't mind that it's just a little blade heavy.
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