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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2007 1:39:04 GMT
Is there anyway of reducing it by shimming or packing ? I can understand it must be off putting Mike, even though it's 'safe' atvvb Bill
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Post by ShooterMike on Jan 14, 2007 2:28:45 GMT
That's a good idea, Hissatsu. I actually considered that. However, I was reading an article by Peter Johnsson on the Albion site. He described how Albion hammer peens the guard into the side of the tang to attach the guard solidly, with no rattle. I am thinking about trying to peen or hammer the gap shut. I just need to get that anvil that samsalvati is making.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2007 5:04:02 GMT
mike, has your leather lace re-wrap held up well? and how did you handle the beginning and end of the lace? methinks it's time for some customization...
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 6, 2007 11:04:03 GMT
I have used both a 2mm cotton cord and a 1mm immitation leather cord on my practical Viking, see here (you'll need to scroll right down): /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=1183463660
The immitation leather is cotton which has some funny coating. It comes in 1 or 2mm. Real leather snaps very easily so you have to be carefull not to pull too hard while wrapping.
Start by tieing the cord to the cross guard and pull it in hard and start wrapping. Alternatively tie the cord tight to the top of blade and bring it over the cross.
While wrapping come from slightly below the last wrap to keep each lap hard up against the one before. Be careful not to use too much epoxy as it may come through the wrap. Also It gathers up as you wrap up and ends up thicker and thicker. You'll see what I mean.
When finished hang a 1-2kg wight from the cord and leave it overnight for the epoxy to harden.
Next day trim the two ends with a very sharp knife, and put a dab of epoxy over the cut to avoid fraying.
A 2mm cord can be a bit harsh on the hand. The 1mm is more comfy.
A single hand grip will use 3 to 4 metres of 2mm, and 6 to 8 metres of 1mm cord.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jul 6, 2007 19:22:08 GMT
That's just about how I did mine too. Except Brenno explained it better than I could have.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 20:47:49 GMT
I love the falchion style sword and i cant wait for the prospect of a Generation 2 model. Any updates on that yet. Would you recommend this to anyone or is it safe to say that I should not consider buying the MRL Medieval Falchion.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 21:42:34 GMT
Threadomancy strikes again Johnapsega ; if you like medieval flachions, Valiant Armory will soon sell one, and it will probably kick ass, considering VA's other recent products. I'd suggest you wait a little and save money, MRL/Windlass offer mediocre products, compared to other sellers.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 23:07:45 GMT
Yeah if you can hold out a little longer the Valiant Armoury Falchion is gonna be a pretty sweet piece. It will look similar to the MRL one
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 18:26:34 GMT
Thank you you just saved me what could have been a lot of money wasted lol. I was ready to put the money down right then. I almost bought the Windlass archers falchion but when I went to find it online they said it was out of stock i was crushed lol. I happen to love the look of VA pieces,I have not bought one yet, so now I cant wait. Thanks for the tip guys ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 18:27:28 GMT
I meant discontinued not out of stock oops.
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Post by William Swiger on Jul 20, 2010 18:38:30 GMT
I owned a MRL Medieval Falchion. Gave it to a friend as a present. Just did not like it after receiving it but did keep it for a few years.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 21:28:01 GMT
There were two of them if im not mistaken. The Archers Falchion and the Medieval Falchion both made by Windlass. Which one did you own Glen
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Post by William Swiger on Jul 21, 2010 8:02:23 GMT
The Medieval Falchion.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2010 17:59:39 GMT
What was your take on that cause like the review said it wasn't very good but as far as i can tell it is the lowest cost Falchion on the market. I'm just trying to get as many different views on the sword as can before I consider spending the money on it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2010 8:32:55 GMT
Keep looking on the secondary market for an Italian Falchion, or maybe the Sword of Saint Michael, both by Windlass. In my opinion, they are both better than the Medieval Falchion.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2010 9:16:27 GMT
I owned one for a few years. It's supposed to be based on the Thorpe Falchion, yet it's way off par dimensionally - with the MRL one being about shorter and a good bit heavier. I found it's forward PoB to make it sluggish - the original has 4" more of blade, yet the PoB is 2" less than on the MRL offering - go figure. It just doesn't feel right in the hand. Quality wise, it was on part with other MRL stuff that I have owned - probably in about the middle of the road; neither too cheap or too well made. I'd call the workmanship average from them.
Any route, I sold mine off after doing a regrip and sharpening the false edge. It's not really a bad sword, it just did not fit well with me and how I feel a falchion should perform.
I did not like the Italian Falchion, Archer's Falchion, Foot Soldier's Falchion, or Two-Handed Falchion from MRL either. They still have alot of work to do in figuring out how to make a falchion correctly.
The Del Tin Falchions are ok, but they are pretty pricey for what you get and they have no distal taper - you would spend a month adding taper and putting a proper edge on them. Once sharpened and thinned out, they are pretty decent, offering more function than the MRL ones - but the time you have to invest in them is considerable at their price point.
I am waiting to see how the VA version of the AT Courtrai falchion turns out. It's supposed to be in their Practical Series putting it around the $200-$250ish range, which is fine by me. I know Sean and Mike like theirs alot, so I am equally eager to see how these function when they finally arrive.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 3:39:11 GMT
I cant wait for that especially if its going to be in the Signiture line I love those swords lol better start saving now . What have you heard about the current standard VA falchion. Other than the rather negative review on here i haven;t heard anything else about it especially in a positive manner.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 5:02:30 GMT
The current Valinat offering is a crowbar shaped like a falchion. If it were two pounds lighter, I might give it a try, but it's vastly overweight for it's size - which ironically enough, is about right for a falchion.
The VA offering is supposed to be a practical one, not a signature - at least that is the last I heard a few months back. However, things change frequently at Valiant, so I will only speculate.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 19:50:43 GMT
Ya im sorry I misread what you wrote lol. I can not wait for that to come out I love VA. Do you have any idea when it looks like it is coming out I have not heard anything about this before now.
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