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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 18:57:57 GMT
I had pretty much settled on an Atrim two-handed sword until I saw "Deadliest Warrior" last night. That two-handed claymore is awesome. I remembered it from watching Braveheart several times; but seeing it cut off 3 heads was impressive. Any opinions on getting the Scottish two-handed Claymore? What about the issue of most of them not coming with scabbards?
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 19:10:05 GMT
You have to take that show with a grain of salt; yes, it went through three necks in a row, but just about any sword can do that if it sharpened and wielded by someone knowledgeable enough to know where to strike precisely.
Having said that, what do you plan on doing with the sword? Is it for show, renn fairs and the like? Or do you plan on doing some backyard cutting? Or maybe some SCA-style fighting?
Those questions, when answered, will help narrow down the search for what you're looking for. I've handled a claymore, the Windlass one which is about 47" in length and about 6lbs in weight. It is very nice to look at, but I couldn't carry that thing into battle and wield it competently, its way too huge for me.
As for a scabbard, if you plan on carrying it ala William Wallace, you'll want a baldric- there's one for sale on here that is modeled after the one in the movie - ah, here it is, HR's selling it:
/index.cgi?board=selling&action=display&thread=10111
You better hurry though, I've been eyeing it for a while. Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 21:36:05 GMT
6lb is way too heavy for a 47" sword. My 48" Del Tin 2142 warsword is under 4lbs.
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Post by enkidu on May 27, 2009 21:51:56 GMT
At this lenght, weight is definitly becoming a serious issue, and depending on the model they are some substantial variatons. I would stay away from the ones over 6lbs. Personaly having handled it i would go for the Hanwei one, relativly ''light '' and quite affordable. Unless you prefer the Wallace look that might be your best choice. If the Wallace look is indeed what you crave then try to find info on the G2 version if the Del tin is too pricey for your tastes... but they tend to be a bit heavier... Oh and check the Hanwei lowlander too, there's a review somewhere of this one.
As for the scabbard i dont find it to be really an issue, but they are some baldrics available that might fill the gap.
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Post by alvin on May 27, 2009 22:04:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 22:57:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 23:20:55 GMT
I recently bought the Hanwei Scottish claymore. Check out the sword reviews page for my video and pictures. /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=10081
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 23:23:44 GMT
a friend and fellow sword guilde member has an older Del-Tin with a Krupp Steel blade and it is an utter beast......4 ft razor blade is more like it and just a wee bit over 4 lbs. Yes, depending on what you wish to use it for should have some bearing. (i've got an old India made wall-hanger 2 handed Claymore I'll sell real cheap cheers, Bill
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2009 3:24:53 GMT
I'd go with the Atrim I love claymores A@A may make the best one out there but it will cost you but you will have more fun with the Atrim two hander
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2009 16:11:52 GMT
Thanks for these responses. I am thinking more and more about the atrium as a result. Especially some of the comments in the great review from Morpheus about his wrists hurting after periods of handling/cutting. He has bigger forearms than me, and the last thing that I need is sore wrists.
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