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Post by kidcasanova on Aug 3, 2009 3:49:06 GMT
It's been a long while since I've heard any updates on this piece. Last I heard, Hanwei sent the production prototypes to Tinker in April and was going to have them out May-July. I know we're barely into August, but I've been salivating over this beauty for quite some time, and I know Sean has too! ;D Can't wait to get my hands on some GSoW goodness. Edit: Forgot to add a link to Hanwei's site for the piece. Looks like they still have the "number 2" grip color in the pics, but I see no release info. They've also got the listed weight almost a half-pound heavier than the prototype. www.casiberia.com/product_details.asp?id=SH2424
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 9:44:03 GMT
Looks very good. I'm not a fan of purely cutting swords but this I might like. I ordered a longsword blade a couple days ago and currently I'm making a custom grip. I hope it turns out ok.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 11:30:06 GMT
I would be very comfortable using that sword, I think. In fact, I am tempted to wait for its release and buy it instead of my current choice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 13:35:51 GMT
Nearly 4 pounds, eh o.O
Tinker's a great smith and all, but I personally don't have much hope for this product line, I'm afraid :/
For only a little bit more I can get a VA Krieg, which comes with a better looking set of fittings and a belt.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 15:14:31 GMT
True, but don't forget the blunt and sharp swords. It is really nice to have a matching pair of swords for fighting and for cutting. I prefer that over any VA Krieg or Bristol. Also, the replacement blades make this line VERY tempting. So I have MUCH hope for this line of swords.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 15:18:21 GMT
Jonathan, it surely would be a fine choice but still, get the VA practicals. With two swords you can find out what type of swords you prefer. Well, if you can buy the EMSHS and the GSoW it would be at least as good as the VA practicals I think. But, don't forget that you probably will have to resharpen the EMSHS. I hope that the edge on the GSoW will be alright.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Aug 3, 2009 16:39:27 GMT
what is this, a type XIII? kinda looks it to me. it's nice to see some different types offered. I am concerned about the edge on this one as Hanwei European swords have still not figured out how to shape a proper edge. other than that I like it a lot. if I got one I'm sure I'd hate it for about a month until I got the sharpening work done then I'd probably love it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 17:14:16 GMT
what is this, a type XIII? kinda looks it to me. it's nice to see some different types offered. I am concerned about the edge on this one as Hanwei European swords have still not figured out how to shape a proper edge. other than that I like it a lot. if I got one I'm sure I'd hate it for about a month until I got the sharpening work done then I'd probably love it. Lol completely agree with you ;D I've got the Tinker/Hanwei Viking and I hated it with the factory edge and now that I've sharpened its great (my sharpening job doesn't look that great tho but it works)
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Post by brotherbanzai on Aug 3, 2009 18:39:23 GMT
That looks nice. Tinker (and Tinker with Hanwei) is one of the few guys making two handed swords with grips that are actually long enough to use two handed.
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Post by shadowhowler on Aug 3, 2009 20:28:33 GMT
Like Kid said... I have been waiting for this one for awhile now... a REALLY nice looking great sword... I want it. However, also as Tom said, Hanwei, even with the Tinker line of swords, has still not seemed to figure out how to put a decent, facotry out of the box edge on anything other then a katana, and this really ticks me off. I really, REALLY hope they figure that out for this peice... if so, it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 20:38:40 GMT
The great sword of war is a XIIIa. 4 lbs for a XIIIa isn't bad...and it's quite within historical limits for this type. I actually like the tinker line over the VA line because the tinker line has better blades. Yes the edge is good for nothing and the finish is pretty fugly as well...but the blade itself is VERY well done. A little elbow grease and you get a sword that is quite a bit better then the VA ones...course you have to have the skills and tools to do that, so it isn't quite for everyone.
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Post by shadowhowler on Aug 3, 2009 20:41:37 GMT
The great sword of war is a XIIIa. 4 lbs for a XIIIa isn't bad...and it's quite within historical limits for this type. I actually like the tinker line over the VA line because the tinker line has better blades. Yes the edge is good for nothing and the finish is pretty fugly as well...but the blade itself is VERY well done. A little elbow grease and you get a sword that is quite a bit better then the VA ones...course you have to have the skills and tools to do that, so it isn't quite for everyone. I have not handled one of Tinker's Hanwei swords yet... but from what I have heard, that sounds about right. Anyone who HAS the time and talent needed to put a good edge on the swords has been VERY happy with the result. If they DO start getting the edge right out of the box... then Tinker's Hanwei line will be an absolute no brainer for anyone looking for good perfomance blades.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 21:43:58 GMT
Must....Have.....Slicey....goodness....
But in all seriousness, I want this sword to come out, and soon.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2009 23:03:30 GMT
I think I'm gonna cry... They were supposed to be peened but now I see they are with hex nuts... Nooooo!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2009 1:04:38 GMT
Type XIIa and XIIIa swords have always been my favorite. This sword would be a dream come true, but I will probably still opt for the VAs. Still, it's something to consider.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2009 2:00:08 GMT
I think I'm gonna cry... They were supposed to be peened but now I see they are with hex nuts... Nooooo!!! They were never supposed to be peaned to my recollection. This was discussed over at mA in the original thread; they want the blades to be replaceable. M.
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Post by enkidu on Aug 4, 2009 2:53:26 GMT
Hex nuts are better than peened blades, yeah, i know historical blah blah, but seriously, if a 13th century smith had figured this out in his time he would have rock the place.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Aug 4, 2009 3:00:12 GMT
Yeah, like if you spar or cut with your sword weekly, wouldn't you want to be able to inspect the tang before every session to detect any signs of fatigue early? And when it finally did, wouldn't you want to be able to just call for part number XXX to renew it, rather than send it off to a swordmaker for refitting of a new blade...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2009 3:18:15 GMT
I'll take peened any day. The look is cleaner, crisper. The feel is much more solid and tight. Also it means that the tang wasn't shortened and threaded or a threaded rod wasn't welded on to the back of the tang. Sometimes, sticking to tradition is a good thing. I'd go peened any day. All my swords are peened.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2009 3:36:16 GMT
I don't care whether a sword is peened or threaded. As long as it doesn't fall apart (which, with this particular sword I seriously doubt) it's all good.
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