Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 12:49:55 GMT
Hmmm I think I spelt that right  Anyway, has anyone bought/handled this sword? The game was quite the aquired taste and I was wondering if the sword was the same. Cheers guys |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 13:35:39 GMT
From what I've read and heard, the sword is pretty much the same as the game; looks nice when you see it in the pictures, but falls flat when you try it. I doubt that it's downright horrible quality or anything, though. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 14:27:13 GMT
Well, the blade itself looks good, but the wrappings and fittings look cheesy; the suede handle wrap looks very cheap. I LOVED the game, I still play it from time to time just for the swordwork.
I think I may commission a similar sword (as this is very similar to the firangi) but not an exact copy.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 17:28:45 GMT
I liked the fighting when I first played, but then I realized enemies only ever attack you one at a time. -.-
Which then makes the combat "Wait for enemy, press one button to counter".
I just hope the second game will improve it.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 23:40:42 GMT
Well, the blade itself looks good, but the wrappings and fittings look cheesy; the suede handle wrap looks very cheap. I LOVED the game, I still play it from time to time just for the swordwork. As do I my friend, as do I ;D Yup, I had a feeling the grip would be the letdown of this sword. A pity really. I wouldn't mind seeing a review of this sometime just to see it's characteristics. |
|
ecovolo
Member
Review Points: 95
"Ich bin ein Landsknecht."
Posts: 625
|
Post by ecovolo on Jun 27, 2009 18:08:03 GMT
From what I've seen of the design and the materials, its overall purpose is to compliment the costume. Frankly, it's meant to sit in the scabard, period  . --Edward |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2009 11:47:45 GMT
Need reference pictures/links. No, haven't ever handled it so I wont comment on it. That said, I wanna see if it looks any thing real-swordy.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2009 1:06:58 GMT
Need reference pictures/links. No, haven't ever handled it so I wont comment on it. That said, I wanna see if it looks any thing real-swordy. Ask and you shall recieve  www.museumreplicas.com/p-295-sword-of-altair.aspxIt could definately do the business if need be. I just want to see how she handles. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 2:16:36 GMT
My brother bought that sword. He really likes it... however I was less than impressed. Seems like a decent enough sword, but like everyone else is saying, the fittings (esp the guard) seems cheaply done... then again, maybe its supposed to look that way. Looks like a capable cutter though. I'll try to talk my brother into joining the site and submitting a review.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 2:25:04 GMT
Looking forward to it cjwerner. I have a karma lined up for your brother if he does do a review.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2009 16:50:35 GMT
I loved that game for the parkour
also i enjoyed stabbing people in the
face !
|
|
|
|
Post by shadowhowler on Jul 5, 2009 19:54:18 GMT
I almost bought this sword when it came out... I never played the game but I liked the look of the sword, and the Pics at KoA made it look pretty cool. I figured it would be a good sword to review because I know the game is really popular, so people would be interested.
However, I got to handle one at MRL and I was very, VERY disapointed. It feels very flimsy and cheaply made to me... the guard, handle, pommel, all really cheap. The blade is 'meh' but a bit overweight for what it is... and the whole package feels like it wants to fall apart in hand.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2009 22:07:49 GMT
*sigh* a pity really. Good thing i didn't get my hopes up  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 15:18:57 GMT
Yup, gonna have to commission that one...but the one I want is the one you win towards the end of the game (Level 2 Assassin's sword) with the curved/swept brass guard and single-edged curved blade...that one was a beasty.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2009 0:28:44 GMT
I loved the game, but I got to handle this sword and it was very disappointing. The Furniture is all painted instead of polished. It looked accurate to the game model, but I couldn't tell how it was put together.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2009 3:43:26 GMT
Is this the sword that you are referring to?
www.medievalware.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=883015RM
This is the first time that I've seen this blade. I've played the game and look forward to the sequel this November ;D. The retailer says that it's a Windlass Steelcrafts. Is this a reputable manufacturer?
The sword looks nice, and I'm not quite catching onto what many of the others are saying about the wrappings being cheesy. Maybe it's my eyes or the fact that I can usually judge things better when I'm actually holding it
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2009 8:04:16 GMT
Windlass makes some pretty decent stuff, but not always the best, and sometimes you get a lemon. They're pretty cheap though, so you usually get a pretty good value. Both of the swords I have are by Windlass, and I'm quite happy with them, though neither of them is perfect. The next few swords I get will likely be by them as well.
Anyway, yes that's the sword we're talking about. It doesn't really catch my eye but to each their own. My main concern with it would be how it handles.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2009 4:14:48 GMT
So I just got, played, and finished the game and really liked it, and now I'm kinda wanting to buy some of the merchandise, but maybe not the sword. Has anyone handled the knife or seen it in person? KoA says the hilt is cast straight onto the blade, which sounds pretty sturdy, but it doesn't look horribly comfortable. I'm also curious about balance and overall handling. If it turns out to be decent I might pick it up if I can find it on sale somewhere. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2009 11:33:42 GMT
Wait for Assassin's Creed 2, looks so much better than the first one ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by shadowhowler on Aug 30, 2009 17:06:21 GMT
So I just got, played, and finished the game and really liked it, and now I'm kinda wanting to buy some of the merchandise, but maybe not the sword. Has anyone handled the knife or seen it in person? KoA says the hilt is cast straight onto the blade, which sounds pretty sturdy, but it doesn't look horribly comfortable. I'm also curious about balance and overall handling. If it turns out to be decent I might pick it up if I can find it on sale somewhere. At MRL's showroom they have ALL the Assassin's Creed stuff out... they have a dummy dressed up in the whole outfit waring the sword, the whole nine. I didn't handle the knife, so I can't saying anything about it. Stay AWAY from the Assassin's Creed sword tho... it looks cool in pics but up close and in the hand, its a POS.  |
|
.
