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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 16:44:27 GMT
;DHi,
Does anyone here have any experience with Ritter Steel swords?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 17:47:16 GMT
I only know that I have never liked a single sword they have in their lineup. I've only handled one of their swords, the Kings sword I think its called. I barely remember it, that's how awesome it was.
My guess is, they are trying to cater to the stage groups what with their authentics line - which looks like wrought iron stuff if you ask me. Not pretty at all.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 18:43:58 GMT
Thanks thats what I needed to know.
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Post by shadowhowler on Jun 30, 2009 19:10:03 GMT
Don't have any of their stuff.... tho I have thought about picking up there Celtic sword, I love the look of it.
Most of the peices I have looked at from Ritter Steel look a tad overbuilt... a bit heavier then they should be... but I have not had my hands on anything from them yet to judge.
Ric Willy has a couple peices from them, I believe... and he said the same thing... a bit heavy and overbuilt. Tough and functional but not a joy to swing and hold.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 19:52:26 GMT
Sean, if that Celtic is the 'anthropomorphic' variant (I think it retails at or around $69) you do NOT want that. I hate to use the term 'functional' but that thing is the furthest from, if you get my meaning.
Not a joy to swing or hold about sums it up for me. Thinking about that one moment, I remember the ad saying something like 'the beautiful poured brass guard and matching pommel...' - that was about all that was worth looking at and even then, it did nothing for me.
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Post by shadowhowler on Jun 30, 2009 20:22:27 GMT
Sean, if that Celtic is the 'anthropomorphic' variant (I think it retails at or around $69) you do NOT want that. I hate to use the term 'functional' but that thing is the furthest from, if you get my meaning. Not a joy to swing or hold about sums it up for me. Thinking about that one moment, I remember the ad saying something like 'the beautiful poured brass guard and matching pommel...' - that was about all that was worth looking at and even then, it did nothing for me. No... this one: www.kultofathena.com/product~item~2002~name~Ritter+Steel+Celtic+Short+Sword.htm I have two Stainless Steel SHARP SLO's that look exactly like this I bought for one of my RenFaire outfits awhile back... love the look of the sword, would like to have one thats functional. The Kris Cutlery one is close, but the pommel is off... I like the pommel on the ritter steel one better. Also, it's 100 dollas cheaper. However, I've been unsure about it, so have not picked it up. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2009 5:51:03 GMT
I have one of their "katanas". Not too sharp, rough finish, heavy. Took a set on a bad swing against a small tree, put over my knee and it has continued on with no problems.
Do I recommend them to others? No. You can do better for the money, but if they have a model that you really like and that no one else has go for it, just keep in mind you'll likely find finish and handling issues.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2009 18:01:39 GMT
I've handle this one  it would be good if priced around $60 The rest no. |
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Post by ecovolo on Jul 5, 2009 8:46:07 GMT
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Post by Insane on Jul 5, 2009 9:46:31 GMT
I've handle this one it would be good if priced around $60 The rest no. I have this one as well. I bought secondhand at about $130,- I like the general look of it. Most people hate it but i see it as an asian styled western blade, especially with the scabbard. It is pretty heavy blade and doesn't really swing well. But it's a bloody tank. It feels like you can cut anything with it. The blade shouts: forget tatami go straight to trees and lampposts, bamboo is for losers i want to cut massive concrete. I'm planning on doing reviews of most of my blades and i will surely abuse the rittersteel. Then if it holds up i will sharpen an polish it and go cut with it. Because i don't like secondary bevel and sharpness of it. |
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Post by YlliwCir on Jul 5, 2009 12:05:35 GMT
I've handle this one it would be good if priced around $60 The rest no. I have this one as well. I bought secondhand at about $130,- I like the general look of it. Most people hate it but i see it as an asian styled western blade, especially with the scabbard. It is pretty heavy blade and doesn't really swing well. But it's a bloody tank. It feels like you can cut anything with it. The blade shouts: forget tatami go straight to trees and lampposts, bamboo is for losers i want to cut massive concrete. I'm planning on doing reviews of most of my blades and i will surely abuse the rittersteel. Then if it holds up i will sharpen an polish it and go cut with it. Because i don't like secondary bevel and sharpness of it. I have this one also, Insane, I'd be interested in other reviews of it. It was one of my first "real" swords. Here's a review. I recently went over the edge with my HF beltsander. I'm liking the way it cut, I may do a vid. |
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Post by Insane on Jul 5, 2009 13:53:57 GMT
I have this one as well. I bought secondhand at about $130,- I like the general look of it. Most people hate it but i see it as an asian styled western blade, especially with the scabbard. It is pretty heavy blade and doesn't really swing well. But it's a bloody tank. It feels like you can cut anything with it. The blade shouts: forget tatami go straight to trees and lampposts, bamboo is for losers i want to cut massive concrete. I'm planning on doing reviews of most of my blades and i will surely abuse the rittersteel. Then if it holds up i will sharpen an polish it and go cut with it. Because i don't like secondary bevel and sharpness of it. I have this one also, Insane, I'd be interested in other reviews of it. It was one of my first "real" swords. Here's a review. I recently went over the edge with my HF beltsander. I'm liking the way it cut, I may do a vid. I read you review before Ric. Did you feel a differance in cutting before and after the sanding? And you can make the vid and update your review. I'm waiting on one more sword to be delivered but it takes for ever. When it's in i'm making the reviews. I do like the rittersteel Eurotana dough. And when i say i doesn't really swing well. i mean compared to some of my other katana's. But i don't see it as a katana so it comparing apples and peers right  |
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Post by YlliwCir on Jul 5, 2009 14:02:30 GMT
Agreed, it's not a katana. It is what it is. Yeah, it cuts better after using the sander. I can get my blades sharper with the sander than I could by hand. Way faster too. Shaves hair it does, but at the same time doesn't feel all that sharp to the touch.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jul 5, 2009 20:38:50 GMT
Here is a video I made today with the Rittersteel full tang "kat".
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Post by Insane on Jul 5, 2009 21:27:49 GMT
Here is a video I made today with the Rittersteel full tang "kat". Nice one Ric. Now i want to sharpen mine to You wield it pretty fast with one hand, must be the shirt ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2009 10:46:02 GMT
Good stuff, ric.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2009 22:22:01 GMT
The pics of the Ritter Comp. Kat make it seem as though the blade was hollow ground... is that the case? I know it was the case with my braided leather katana.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jul 18, 2009 22:36:15 GMT
Yes, Sam, it is slightly hollow ground. I never really noticed till you mentioned it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2009 22:48:00 GMT
Then it wasn't just a single occurence with my eurotana and knife from Ritter. I wouldn't consider it a katana but if you managed to get yours to cut and it seems durable then cool. Not exactly my thing though anymore. If I want a western blade I'll go for something definitely western... and katana should be more along the lines of traditional katana for me.
I'm glad that someone cut with theirs though - I was afraid to cut with mine as I couldn't disassemble it to inspect the nakago/tang.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jul 18, 2009 22:55:46 GMT
Sam, I don't really consider it a "katana" either. I wasn't worried about cutting with it as the simple constuction looks solid enough. My RS gladius has that slight hollow grind to the blade also, sounds like it might be common to the brand. I recall a thread about the durablity of RS from a while back. Consensus was they were durable enough to be functional if I recall correctly. I'll see if I can find it. Edit - The construction of Ritter Steel tangs was discussed in this review. |
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