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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2009 5:14:48 GMT
I've heard lots of people say that Hanwei's Scottish Backsword handles well, but I like the look of the Glasglow basket gaurd on their Scottish Broadsword better. I've heard one person say this sword (Broadsword) handles good, but I've heard a few more say it is blade heavy and does not handle all that great... I would more than likely never really cut anything with it, but does anyone here have any opinions on the handling of this specific sword?  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2009 15:28:50 GMT
Best to just get one and try it out yourself- you will find that your opinion may not always mesh well with others. If you don't like it, put it on the Classifieds and someone's likely to pick it up from you, if they've an interest.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2009 1:51:29 GMT
It is a bit blade-heavy, but it's not terribly clumsy, in fact it's manageable, and with practice can build up some speed. The grip is a bit skinny for my tastes, I wish it was thicker, and shaped differently...
The backsword is much nicer, in terms of handling qualities. I know, it's actually based on an English design, but who else would know...
(BTW I know the ad copy describes the basket as a "Glasgow" style, but it's really not... the bars are too thin. I'd lean toward it being a Stirling-style -- Stirling might have a reputation for some pretty imaginative designs, but they also made some fairly "standard" looking hilts too. Anyway, MHO, my $.02, ymmv, etc....)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2009 4:41:09 GMT
Hmm, I thought it was a glasglow because it resembled a glasglow I saw in a book, although I'm just judging it based on the heart cut-outs... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2009 22:35:27 GMT
Also, I just thought I'd ask two more things for anyone would would answer, how flexible is the blade on this sword, and does it have a 2nd bevel on the edge? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 1:14:38 GMT
It's got a pretty good flex (not sure of the exact degree). There's no secondary bevel.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 5:42:18 GMT
I've handled one in a dry run, its blade heavy but not an unbearable overall weight, it is so attractive in the antique finish, I would likely yank the basket padding out
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 9:04:36 GMT
Nice sword ! "wields" well, balance OK ... what concerns esthetic's ... the baldric suspension hook is placed the wrong way around (placed at the side that shows the leather sewing on the scabbard), something Hanwei seems doing on several (if not all!) sabers ... I know this "detail" has been mentioned before but Hanwei seems persistent in glueing them the wrong way around   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 14:17:30 GMT
I have the backsword and I must say that that sword is incredibly nimble (if a bit long but I'm shorty). So if that is any indication then I'd reckon the broadsword is also a good buy. The grinning face on the backsword is a really nice detail though. I call mine Edward.  |
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