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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2009 21:51:24 GMT
I'm pretty sure a spatulate tip is the norm on a type XIII...they're almost pure cutting swords, somewhat lacking in thrusting potential.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2009 23:52:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2009 12:44:45 GMT
Now THAT"S a sword. LOL
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2009 16:45:09 GMT
Alright then...I have a sword with a spatulate tip that I'd classify as a Type XIIIa- not as long as this one but it seems to fit that particular typology rather well. This tho, is one hell of a sword.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2009 18:57:19 GMT
If it was a little bit longer and a tad wider I think that it would resemble William Wallace's claymore very much, with the exception of the pommel.
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 21, 2009 21:37:38 GMT
If it was a little bit longer and a tad wider I think that it would resemble William Wallace's claymore very much, with the exception of the pommel. If I were a little thinner and a little more buff I would resamble someone attractive.
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 21, 2009 21:59:57 GMT
If I was twenty years younger, I'd be twenty years younger.
I used to be enamored of the movie Wallace sword, not so much now as I realize how hard it'd be to wield. This one would need a leather ricasso to really resemble that one, is that really even a good idea knowing what we do about leather against steel?
I think I like this one better, still I like a more pointy blade these days.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2009 22:07:16 GMT
I'll second you on the pointy blade......err...point, there, Ric. But that's a beast of a sword, for sure. What with these being dismountable and all, someone could really make a sweet Wallace sword out of this if they were so inclined..... *edit*Oh, and I'm sure zeclaymore would have a field day with this one: If it was a little bit longer and a tad wider.... Just sayin'.
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Post by ShooterMike on Nov 22, 2009 16:22:00 GMT
If it was a little bit longer and a tad wider.... Just sayin'. Ditto. Can't count the times I've had that exact sentiment. I really like the lines on this sword. The spatulate tip is perfect, to my eye. I much prefer that tip profile on a power cutter. When sharpened really well at the tip you can do some amazing cutting with just the last 2-3 inches of the blade. The tip slices through targets with practically no resistance. Nice to have that added reach, and just ignore the CoP. Great set of photos, Szabla.
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Post by wiwingti on Nov 22, 2009 19:07:33 GMT
cool review man
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 22, 2009 19:19:45 GMT
I really like the lines on this sword. The spatulate tip is perfect, to my eye. I much prefer that tip profile on a power cutter. When sharpened really well at the tip you can do some amazing cutting with just the last 2-3 inches of the blade. The tip slices through targets with practically no resistance. Nice to have that added reach, and just ignore the CoP. Agreed. This thing is built for cleaving, not poking.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 20:35:51 GMT
is the scabbard leather only anyone has an answer?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 20:40:57 GMT
is the scabbard leather only anyone has an answer? I'm really, really, really sorry. It's not only a letter.The scabbard is stiffed with something inside I don't know what it is. tomek
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 22, 2009 23:13:39 GMT
My bet is its a fiberlgass scabbard with leather on the outside... thats how Hanwei does most of their scabbards.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 0:22:10 GMT
My bet is its a fiberlgass scabbard with leather on the outside... thats how Hanwei does most of their scabbards. and that is why I am all of the sudden discouraged from ever buying this sword...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 0:27:43 GMT
My bet is its a fiberlgass scabbard with leather on the outside... thats how Hanwei does most of their scabbards. and that is why I am all of the sudden discouraged from ever buying this sword... Why?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 0:31:59 GMT
because I am pretty sure they did not have fiberglass when when these swords were using... it's like buying a sword with a fiberglass blade (does that make sense?), it could be more durable and not need maintenance, but it's so far away from the genuine stuff it feels wrong...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 1:04:43 GMT
Well, it does it's job well enough. If you love the sword and it bugs you that much, you can always make your own scabbard.
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Post by genocideseth on Nov 23, 2009 1:45:03 GMT
If it was a little bit longer and a tad wider I think that it would resemble William Wallace's claymore very much, with the exception of the pommel. If I were a little thinner and a little more buff I would resamble someone attractive. LMAO!! +1 Howler!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 2:34:08 GMT
because I am pretty sure they did not have fiberglass when when these swords were using... it's like buying a sword with a fiberglass blade (does that make sense?), it could be more durable and not need maintenance, but it's so far away from the genuine stuff it feels wrong... It's going to be difficult to you to buy sword using such a criterion , not only scabard but steel for blade, process of production its tottaly different then in older times...\ szabla
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