Cold Steel Gim - First Impressions
Aug 13, 2009 23:02:27 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2009 23:02:27 GMT
I can't justify a review after having this blade for less than a single day, but some first impressions are in order. Pictures will be added later.
Upon first seeing it, the scabbard struck me as, well, stunning. It's a great red-brown color with a smooth wood grain. The fittings are pegged on with little brass nails rather than glue as I've read used on others. Fittings are also a lot less vibrantly gold than they look in pictures. There is a nice, blackish background, but not as prominent as in the "floral" model. I think it looks sort of antique-like, but still very classy.
The pommel is good-sized and helps to balance out the blade. There are a few spots of rust in the blade that bug me (anyone know how to get rid of these without hurting the metal?) and after I chopped some flying cabbage missiles (those things come out of nowhere!) I've got some dirty spotting I can't seem to get rid of with a simple sponge and soap? Should I use steel wool or sandpaper or something? Aside from that the blade was as shiny as a mirror and had a good flex to it without being wobbly.
The sword is nicely balanced and feels solid without even a hint of rattling. I don't care for the cord attached to the scabbard, but it looks like it'd be a pain to get back on if I ever wanted to, so I'm leaving it for now.
It's a bit heavy--more so than I thought it would be, being used to light, useless wallhangers. My arms tired out pretty fast--faster than I thought--but with practice I'm sure I'll tune into it.
I'm not sure if I could have picked a better first sword...
Upon first seeing it, the scabbard struck me as, well, stunning. It's a great red-brown color with a smooth wood grain. The fittings are pegged on with little brass nails rather than glue as I've read used on others. Fittings are also a lot less vibrantly gold than they look in pictures. There is a nice, blackish background, but not as prominent as in the "floral" model. I think it looks sort of antique-like, but still very classy.
The pommel is good-sized and helps to balance out the blade. There are a few spots of rust in the blade that bug me (anyone know how to get rid of these without hurting the metal?) and after I chopped some flying cabbage missiles (those things come out of nowhere!) I've got some dirty spotting I can't seem to get rid of with a simple sponge and soap? Should I use steel wool or sandpaper or something? Aside from that the blade was as shiny as a mirror and had a good flex to it without being wobbly.
The sword is nicely balanced and feels solid without even a hint of rattling. I don't care for the cord attached to the scabbard, but it looks like it'd be a pain to get back on if I ever wanted to, so I'm leaving it for now.
It's a bit heavy--more so than I thought it would be, being used to light, useless wallhangers. My arms tired out pretty fast--faster than I thought--but with practice I'm sure I'll tune into it.
I'm not sure if I could have picked a better first sword...
