Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 15:55:51 GMT
Hello all,
I've been eying the classic medieval sword from windlass fro a bit now and given the track record of that company have been hesitant to pull the trigger. It's a type X according to their description and is a peened assembly. Does anyone here have any experience with this sword? I know they tend to be hit or miss so I'd like some opinions on it before I spend my hard earned clams. Thanks in advance.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 16:53:30 GMT
Ask yeoldegaffer...he's done some mods on his, made it truly fabulous. It is one of Windlass' better models. Besides, its on sale so you really can't go wrong. Also, check out the review of it on the Reviews section of SBG.
|
|
|
Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Aug 17, 2009 17:02:10 GMT
type x? I thought it was a type XIV. you got a link to help clear things up?
if it is the type XIV then go for it I've seen one and it really was realy nice.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 17:39:23 GMT
type x? I thought it was a type XIV. you got a link to help clear things up? if it is the type XIV then go for it I've seen one and it really was realy nice. Tom, If you go to my page here: www.yeoldegaffers.com/project_grip_2.aspand then scroll all the way to the bottom. The first sword is the Type XIV arming sword, the second is the type X classic sword. -gaffer
|
|
|
Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Aug 17, 2009 18:18:15 GMT
ooooooh ok. thanks gaffer I didn't know about that sword.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 18:59:32 GMT
Yea, Tom, the Windlass Classic Medieval is a Type X; naturally, the other is a Type XIV, mistakenly called IV by MRL.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 21:08:07 GMT
I had one a few years back. I found it blade heavy and unresponsive.
M.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 1:07:28 GMT
I like the looks of that type X.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 1:20:31 GMT
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 12:17:35 GMT
Have one, Love it. Handles a little blade heavy, but feels good for the type. PoB is about 5 inches out. I've had mine for 2 and a half years and everything is still tight. It is peened.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 14:14:13 GMT
I had one a few years back. I found it blade heavy and unresponsive. M. Type X, by nature, is going to have more blade presence as it would've had little in the way of distal taper, say, like a Type XII would have, which would move the PoB closer to the hilt. Albion's Type Xs for instance (i.e. Templar, Gaddjhalt) have PoB's at 6" or more...the Gaddjhalt's PoB is something like 8.75" out from the cross...that would definitely feel more blade heavy. I'm thinking they may have improved the model over time...or not.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 23:43:04 GMT
More blade presence means more power in the cut, correct? You see, I am still trying to choose between the Norman, the Medieval, and the Viking swords made by Hanwei.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 0:11:57 GMT
Dude. Jonathan. Just buy something already. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO MAKE A WRONG CHOICE at this point. You've done tons of research; you're only looking at very, very, very good swords at this point. Buy a good sword or two and learn from it. If you find out your assumptions about it aren't really your cup of tea in-hand, then sell it and buy another. But, bottom line, you're never going to pick a "perfect" sword that means you won't want others, and it's pretty impossible now for you to get one that won't be amazing. So just DO it. I'd go with the VA stuff, or one VA and one Hanwei Tinker. Get two that are a bit different, find out what suits you, and love 'em. But you gotta grow a pair, step up to the plate and BUY SOMETHING.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 0:17:55 GMT
I am like Treebeard in a way - I am careful not to be overly hasty when making decisions. The time will come soon enough, but until it does, I shall continue to gather what information I can.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 0:33:23 GMT
I am like Treebeard in a way - I am careful not to be overly hasty when making decisions. The time will come soon enough, but until it does, I shall continue to gather what information I can. I don't think anyone would every accuse you of being overly hasty. I can just see what you're going through and it's sad to see you keep second-guessing yourself. It's a lot like the way I was when I used to freak out before a big purchase. Life's too short to wear tight shoes, man, I just don't wanna hear about you being disappointed when your sword finally arrives and you've over-analyzed everything to the degree that you lose that feeling of wonder and joy that you get with your first sword and you think, "Well, if only I'd have gotten such-and-such sword instead, then it would be better." I want you to be thrilled to have a REAL sword.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 0:43:51 GMT
You are right. My problem is that I am a diverse boy - I like norse swords, crusade era swords, and lord of the rings swords. Unfortunately for me, I can only get two. I don't know if you have any children or not, but think of it like this - you have several children that you love equally, but you are forced to pick two, and the rest will be taken away from you. I don't know what I should do, because it seems like I am going to be sad not matter what. I try to use logics and reasoning to decide which swords are the best, but like you have said, I have narrowed my choices down to swords that are all good, but different.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 0:46:38 GMT
You are right about me having narrowed my choices down to all good swords. My problem is my diversity - I like norse stuff, the crusades, and Lord of the Rings. I can only pick two swords, so it is extremely difficult for me. Pretend like you have several children that you love equally, but you can only keep two of them for some reason. I don't know what to do.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 1:01:24 GMT
I see what you mean. From here, though, I feel like there's no reason you can't get the other children later. Like, instead of selling them off to a home, you're planning out a family to grow from. You get your kids one at a time, and you love them all, but you don't try to have quintuplets all at once or none at all.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 1:06:07 GMT
That still means that I could have to wait years before getting my child back. Translation - these two swords won't be the only ones I will ever own, but they could likely be the only ones I own for what I feel is a long time.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 3:32:19 GMT
I understand where you're coming from, I really do. But I think you'd feel a whole lot better if you reframed the way you were viewing this decision. If we go with the metaphor of the kinds of swords you love being like children you have, then you should probably back up a second and realize you aren't losing any of your children (having them taken away from you) by making a purchase. Because, unless I'm mistaken, you don't have any swords yet. What you are so afraid of losing is the IDEA of owning of this sword or that one, but that is a poor stance to look at the situation from. You are going to be spending your hard-earned money to obtain something that carries very special significance to you and that you have wanted for quite a long time. You are GAINING a sword, TWO even, not losing anything but the paper bills you have chosen to trade for it. You don't have any swords, and as interested in them as you are, it would clearly be better to own some great ones than it would be to own none and continue to worry and worry and worry. Some is better than none, I don't care how many other options and permutations you want to intellectualize of decisions that could have been made instead. Two amazing swords, whichever they may be, are better than none at all. Your other ideas won't be going anywhere or be taken away (why do you think ShooterMike still has a wishlist of swords?) but now you'll HAVE TWO REAL SWORDS. You are building a family, not losing one, and families are built one child at a time. Well, two in your case. And, let's be honest, making the babies is the most fun part in the first place. Each of your sword choices is very very good. There is no wrong decision to be made, only different types of good. It would behoove you to focus more on the good you will be getting with the choice you make than on the good you are "missing out on" with the choices you don't make. You aren't losing anything. You are getting the thing that you have been so desperately wanting. Enjoy it.
|
|