Major, Cory J.~
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on Apr 30, 2010 2:14:03 GMT
Ok, so after taking my swords over to my brothers place (as he assumed that swords were just boring pieces of steel that you can't have fun with ) to cut up some water bottles, he became a "believer"! However, as he likes to use his own "toys" and not to borrow so much (as he is afraid of damaging mine I think), during our cutting sessions he will spend most of his time using his little $25 machete. It has a great edge to it (Which I had to put there, because the factory one.... lets say...... BLEW CHUNKS!). He loves using this thing and has lots of fun, however, seeing the videos of his cutting, I notice that most of his misses (there is quite a few) is because he is cutting TOO short and not stepping into his cuts. It looks like he should have about 10-15 more inches on his blade. You may say "Tell him to take a step forward to the stand!", but we actually don't cut off of a stand very often anymore.... we like to toss the bottles near the cutter, as they cut them out of the air. Very fun indeed! We even like to toss them from different angles and locations to get more fun out of it Here's a teaser from my next cutting video as well as a before shot of the "victims" before we started. (That is my brother who almost falls on his ass too ) The only swords that he likes (he doesn't have internet and hasn't seen what we have access to) are movie ones. Most particularly the 300 "Spartan Swords". I mentioned to him that Windlass Studios makes such a sword, but I have no Idea of to its quality. What I am here to ask (Gosh, bout time Cory! SHUT UP INNER BRAIN!!! Sorry bout that some crazy just pooped out a bit.) does anyone here have any experiences with this sword? kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=881010 By Windlass NVM: This one is a SLO, not what I want. or this one by an unknown (to me at least) kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=49202or do you have any suggestions which may fit his love of a machete type sword? I ask this because his B-day comes in late September, and I kinda mudged up and missed it last year . I would like to get him an actual sword for the gift, and not another machete (as he does horrible things to his machetes ). (I think I may have even converted his wife too!)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 2:30:31 GMT
the second one is NOT battle ready (kultofathena has a red label with those who are)
Other than that, a great machete sword/knife is the Scorpion Strider knife (you can check my review of that, it's called a knife, but it's 20 in long and it cuts like a friggin buzz saw)
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Post by Kilted Cossack on Apr 30, 2010 2:47:52 GMT
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Major, Cory J.~
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on Apr 30, 2010 3:02:58 GMT
1. I didn't even know about this dealer! 2. My wife said the same thing I was thinking, "The hilt furniture looks awfully thick."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 3:03:47 GMT
lol, good point KC, I had forgotten about that one...
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Apr 30, 2010 4:16:22 GMT
if he likes machete like blades but wants something with more flair that is a great weapon try this place: traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/Sandata.htmlI reviewed one of their swords I got for my wife (she loves it): the Laring. they have excellent stuff the quality of materials and workmanship is far higher than I am accustomed to seeing at the prices they ask.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 5:23:33 GMT
2. My wife said the same thing I was thinking, "The hilt furniture looks awfully thick." You could ask him if he can make it thinner, he makes the stuff himself and the furniture being wood it should be easy adjustable for him.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 6:47:10 GMT
you crazy canucks ........
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 8:23:29 GMT
Maybe if he like machete he would like a nice cross between machete and sword. Also it really could push him closer toward the sword end but feel he has a machete. The Banshee – Hanwei’s Burmese Dha www.sword-buyers-guide.com/banshee.html
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Post by YlliwCir on Apr 30, 2010 9:03:37 GMT
Cory, here is a review of the Windlass 300 Sword.
Take note, that last pic is of Brian's custom job on the grip. It don't come like that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 10:05:50 GMT
I have the Banshee, and its a great cutter.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 11:15:00 GMT
I have the Banshee, and its a great cutter. ShooterMike actually shoots his in the review. Trying out that sword vs bullet thing. "To cut a long story short, I shot .45 ACP caliber bullets directly into the edge of this sword (as if the sword were cutting the bullets) at a distance of about 10 feet. All bullets that impacted on the blade were severed cleanly into two pieces and the damage to the edge was negligible."Sounds like a fun review to me. I have considered the Banshee quite a few times, and have heard a lot of good stuff. It sounds like a sword that really can be used as a machete with little worry but also still has a great look and can be admired. My personal thinking would be to get Cory's brother away from the movie props and into more real functional stuff. This I think would fit that idea very well. How can you not love a blade that beats a bullet! ;D
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Major, Cory J.~
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on Apr 30, 2010 13:57:12 GMT
Update* After being pointed towards the traditionalfilipinoweapons.com website, I have decided to put this one alongside the contenders of gift ideas. This blade slightly resembles the 300 "Spartan" sword and still has that machete feel that my brother loves. traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/Gayang.htmlBut with a total length of 2', will this be long enough to meet his needs?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 15:34:02 GMT
As much as I'd hate to say it, remember that KoA has a no questions asked return policy. Buy the thing now, and when it arrives, test it's temper, it's balance, hell even cut some bottles. If you don't get a good vibe from it, send it back.
Edit: After watching the review on it... I kinda want to get one now. It looks solid. The only point that would concern me would be the heat treat on it. But Windlass isn't know for shoddy heat treats.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2010 15:35:29 GMT
ineffableone beat me to it.Hanwei Banshee.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Apr 30, 2010 15:41:27 GMT
My wife's Laring is about the same size and it cuts like mad. bamboo, tatami, bottles, nothing stops it. and it is beautiful to look at and all that sexy hardwood. . . mmmmmmm any way, I can't think of anything he should cut that he couldn't cut. right? no steel poles, rocks, other swords, heavy/hard lumber. being short makes it very easy to control and so it is great for beginers.
I just realized I didn't link to my review of the Laring. tell you what, instead of gushing about how much I like the sword I'll let my review do that.
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in short I think a TFW sword could easily cut anything your brother might want to cut so long as it wasn't an abusive target. the only draw back is that they are rather short and some people just want a longer blade.
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Major, Cory J.~
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on May 1, 2010 1:00:12 GMT
Great review Tom!
Now, over the next month or so I have show my brother each of these 3 different swords, and see which has the largest spark in his eye!
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Post by Kilted Cossack on May 1, 2010 1:32:29 GMT
Cory, if you go the TFW route, be sure and let us know what you think. I've followed Pepperskull's writings on Filipino weaponry with enthusiasm, and they're certainly attractive.
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on May 1, 2010 3:31:48 GMT
Well, even if my brother doesn't like the TFW, I am liking that one blade of theirs (the one I showed on the previous page) more and more, and as I would like to to more camping over the next few years (while I'm young and not falling apart ) I would like a slick "machete" (if I can even call it that. ) to take with me on trips. So either way I will "borrow" my brothers blade and do a review on it. AFTER I give it to him!
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Post by Kilted Cossack on May 1, 2010 4:38:51 GMT
I've got a sick fascination with curvy Near Eastern blades like the yataghan. They're scarcer than an honest politician in our market---you either go antique or custom. Many's the time I've looked at the Sansibar (and a few other TFW blades) and thought, "You know, if I squint, that looks like a yat."
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