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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 18:49:04 GMT
Hi i just ordered base model actium from Swords and more and i get it early septemper I am very excited about the sword ;D... Any opinions on that sword ? And is there any review on it??
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 19:16:35 GMT
I think Odingaard has a review on this sword here: /index.cgi?action=display&board=swordreviews&thread=13461&page=1#223984If you are not too concerned with historical accuracy, a great sword for the money. If you are asking my opinion...well... it could be improved upon. Since there is no evidence that the gladius hispaniensis of the Republican era has fullers on blade, it is considered a 'fantasy design' or 'historically plausible'. Not a bad thing of course. Even though fullers were present on the blades of 2nd-3rd century AD sword (example: Albion Decurio), the blade is not waisted. On to the grip, the pommel seems fairly large, the white lacquer on the grip should not be there. Making smaller pommel or shortening the grip a little may improve the handling and prevent the pommel from digging on the wrist. Despite potential shortcoming a great sword for the money if you are not concerned about the fullers or the large pommel.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2010 22:29:50 GMT
I found it on KOA, but it wasn't the base model though. I like it but since the pommel is threaded that means that I would naturally get rid of the pommel for a longer hilt.
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