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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2010 19:07:21 GMT
Overall, what would you say is Windlass' best longsword style sword for the money? I think the Verneuil looks good, although they have quite a few and I was wanting some more opinions. (I don't really want the tinker longsword, it seems to have excellent distal taper and handling, although something about it seems a bit plain/modern to me, plus I'd rather have an unsharpened windlass without a bevel, since I probably wouldn't actually use it very much at all.)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2010 19:17:22 GMT
honestly, the best windlass have been discontinued. What do you want it for, does it have to be historicall inspired?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2010 19:40:16 GMT
People are generally satisfied with Erbach, 15th century longsword (I had this one, quite a good sword), Verneuil and discontinued German Bastard Sword. One 15th century longsword is for sale on myarmoury for a good price if you like that one.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2010 20:03:23 GMT
I was mostly wanting more for display, so I'd prefer it equate to something historical. Would you say the Verenuil is reasonably accurate overall for a later period longsword? (I understand a Windlass will not be 100% accurate, I'm not to critical of small details.) Windlass typicaly seems to be truer to the originals than a lot of other swords in it's price range, which is why I'd prefer something from them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2010 23:42:49 GMT
Yes, it does seem that all the good one's (for the most part) get discontinued. The Verneuil is a beautiful sword, the 15th c. is nice also. I have 4 discontinued Windlass swords in my collection (Scottish back sword, Type 2 schiavona, Verneuil, and late European bastard. The last one (late European b/s) imanaged to get the last one that Ryan @ KOA had. A pic of my double ring hilts from Windlass....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2010 6:52:15 GMT
for display I would go for the 15th century
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2010 6:32:23 GMT
Take a look at thier new English Two-Hand Sword, I think it looks really good. No reviews on it yet, but it seems like most of the newer Windlass stuff is pretty reliable.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2010 22:54:11 GMT
Just my opinion but I would go with the 15th cen. The German Bastard is nice but you might not find one. I have the English 2 hander. That one may disappoint you. It is not that attractive up close and it's functionality is questionable. I have read a lot of positive comments about the 15th.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2010 23:01:44 GMT
The Erbach was the first 'real' sword I ever got. It looks nice and cuts nice. However I wouldn't want to do anything other than very light cutting. After seeing someone customizing theirs over at myarmoury, the ease with which they removed the peen is a tad disconcerting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2010 23:04:00 GMT
If I wanted a windlass LS for display, I'd go with the 15th century. That's really just based on the looks, but I've heard people are pretty satisfied with it.
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Post by alanschiff on Jan 16, 2010 0:30:16 GMT
My brother has the Erbach and it is a really nice sword, IMO. Although it's pretty big, it feels very light. I personally have the sword of Roven and would recommend that as well, although handling isn't quite as good as the Erbach, but it's longer too. Another one which you can find on ebay right now is the guardian sword (LOTR ranger sword). That was my first real sword and still hangs on my wall. It's pretty good, but some people may think of it as being too flexible. Just as a comparison, my A&A Bohemian broadsword feels the same when cutting and has the same 'flexiness' in the blade. I've also heard very good things about the 15th century longsword, although I have never personally handled it.
Hope that helps, Alan
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