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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2010 17:42:48 GMT
Just a fairly straightforward question, I hope it hasn't been asked too much in the past, but I couldn't find anything by using the search function. Would Deepeeka's khopesh be suitable for sharpening so I could do some test cutting with it, I noticed that it comes un-sharpened and wondered if there was a reason for that (not heat tempered, ect.).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2010 18:55:26 GMT
The straight forward answer would be: NO.
At least in my opinion. They are not tempered, don't hold an edge very well, and have tangs that are unsuited for safe cutting. I've seen a number of people sharpen and cut with Deepeeka products, but no have ever seemed to happy with the results.
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Post by jpfranco on Feb 26, 2010 19:10:01 GMT
Also because at close to 5lbs for such a short sword, it would feel like trying to cut using a crowbar.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2010 21:54:47 GMT
Hmm, I didn't think the Deepeeka Kopis was that bad but Kult of Athena only has the Horse Head Falcata at the moment. That is listed as 3Lbs however. Deepeeka's main customers are historic re-enactors. Some groups do not allow sharp weapons so blades made and hardened to modern standards aren't a priority. Ancient swords are a big problem is you like sharps. The Windlass Falcata and new Kopis are worth looking at. The Del Tin is pricey. Those are the only commercial blades I know like this.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2010 0:57:27 GMT
Here's another vote against the Deepeeka Khopesh. As already mentioned, it's heavy and of questionable quality. If you really want an inexpensive steel khopesh-like sword for cutting, Scorpion Bows and Knives makes one. It's not any less accurate than the Deepeeka (remember, the originals were bronze), and it's sure to be hellaciously tough...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2010 18:00:54 GMT
Dwilson, The kopis was made with a steel blade in the Classical period.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2010 21:28:30 GMT
But kopis and khopesh are not the same.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2010 18:10:02 GMT
D'oh. I'm an idiot. Sorry all, and I'll agree, skip the khopesh from Deepeeka.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2010 1:08:45 GMT
Looks like we're all in agreement; as a general rule of thumb, make Deepeeka your LAST look, not your first.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2010 14:20:09 GMT
Looks like we're all in agreement; as a general rule of thumb, make Deepeeka your LAST look, not your first. Heh, alright, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks to everyone who put in their two cents, this could have turned out to be a real mistake for me.
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