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Post by hjorhrafn on Oct 7, 2010 16:49:38 GMT
I'm going with the Hanwei/Tinker Fullered Bastard. Fittings are plain-jane, but the blade itself is comparable to ones costing three times as much.
This is the Euro I recommend to newcomers that want a workhorse and aren't concerned about frills. As long as they buy it from someplace that will put an edge on it, I don't see my recommendation changing anytime soon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 22:50:19 GMT
I love my Mortuary Hilt sword~ picture borrowed from sword nation edit: I forgot the why; it feels good in my hand. It's light and fast and I cut pretty well with it.  |
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Post by Cold Napalm on Oct 7, 2010 22:57:54 GMT
Does a custom piece count if it costs less then 300?
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 8, 2010 1:24:01 GMT
I should think so... as long as the guy who made it is still around and could make another like it for someone else for under 300.
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Post by Aaron on Oct 8, 2010 1:45:43 GMT
Could go either way, Cold. I agree with what Sean said, but Jon heavily implied in the OP that the sword has to be a production piece. I think posting a custom would go against the spirit of this thread.
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Post by Odingaard on Oct 8, 2010 2:02:46 GMT
Hmm...
I tell you what. I'll bite on that, if it can still be made by the same guy for sub-$300 - i.e. someone could order the same thing today if they wanted. Post what you got, broheem...
Truthfully, I am interested in seeing what it is. If I had to guess, I'd say that only Scorpion Bows could make something custom for that inexpensive.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Oct 8, 2010 2:04:51 GMT
What about Hauwei? Not saying I'm a huge fan or anything, but there are such things as sub $200 Hauwei customs. As for my answer... Wow, there are at least half a dozen tied for #1. I'll give it some thought and post my response tomorrow.  Good thread, Odingaard!   -Slayer |
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Post by Aaron on Oct 8, 2010 2:54:28 GMT
I've seen some of Chris Fields' stuff at Sterling Armory go for less than 300.
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Post by Cold Napalm on Oct 8, 2010 5:49:20 GMT
In that case I'll have to say it's my H/T longsword bareblade that I am getting a custom hilt made for  . |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 8, 2010 5:58:05 GMT
Who is making the hilt? Are they also making you a new grip, or are you using the stock grip?
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Post by Cold Napalm on Oct 8, 2010 6:06:14 GMT
Ardenwood forge. It's a historical forge in a historical farm park in Fremont. I have just the bareblade so that cost is for the whole hilt. I'm also gonna shorten the hilt from the longsword so I can get it peened with a peen block. The hilt design is pretty simple one tho. Slight curved guard, wheel pommel. I'm redoing the finish and edge myself tho.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 8, 2010 6:10:20 GMT
Duh, that's right, you said you got the bareblade... no grip. :oops:
Sounds like a good deal... would they do more like that? I'll look forward to seeing yours and, if I dig it, that would be an interesting idea. I might go for something like that.
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Post by Cold Napalm on Oct 8, 2010 6:13:37 GMT
Yeah he would. It was one of the ideas that I posted for the SBG western sword. Course the wait time can be a while as the blacksmith usually has several irons in the fire at any given time. He is learning to make historical horse bit and bridle right now for instance.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 8, 2010 6:34:44 GMT
Wait time is not a huge issue... its just awesome that there is someone who is able and willing to forge functional hilts for the Tinker Bare blades, and peen them as well. The best part about the Tinker swords is the blade... so that's a good way to go it seems.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 8:18:58 GMT
If I had to choose, out of the ones I own, is between my raptor unobuki zukuri or my ronin dojo pro, but I'm thinking when I get my munetoshi matsu it will blow them out of the water...
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Post by Tomius on Oct 8, 2010 8:39:27 GMT
I got two favorite sub 300$ swords and they are quite opposite sword styles.. Another is Kuramono and here is why.
Kuramono is the best katana for its price range.. I had owned several katanas including several hanwei models and several cheness models and includin one Last legend katana (mikusa).. And i have to say that i have never earlier seen this kind of quality for in this price range swords(katana´s).. The blade it self are very very well made and the fittings are high quality... Swords cuts very well and it has already lasted several foul cuts( stand hits) and blade is still for same condition than when it came to me and nothing is loose everything still tight as new... Paul´s customer service and quality controll is also class of its own to my opinion best of the entire internet. I highly recommend SBG pro swords to anyone who wants a really good katana for in relation to quality very cheep prize, I know katanas that are prized to 500$- 1000$ expensive than this and still quality are same or even weaker... Im very thankfull to Paul that he has arranged for people such opportunity...
And my another favorite is Actium and why? because it too have very well made blade(and overall whole packet is very well made), good tempering, it´s sturdy very battle ready and it´s have look of the much expensive sword...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 23:50:37 GMT
I'd have to go with my Greek hoplite. It's the one I can cut best with. There's something about a quick, light, sharp one-hander that makes for a fun cutting session. I can understand why RicWilly likes his gladii so much!
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Post by Pogo4321 on Oct 10, 2010 6:20:53 GMT
My current favorite is my windlass Pirate Captain Hanger. It's light and fast--a slick little cutter. And it's got a little style. My other fav is my Windlass Pirate Companion Sword. A bit heavier that the hanger but just as fast and effective in the cut. And you can get both for under $300. |
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Post by chuckinohio on Oct 10, 2010 6:31:47 GMT
Aaarrggghhhh, every time I read one of these threads, I start thinking(yeah therein lies the problem) maybe I ought to give that a try, or that, or that, and ohhhh what about that.
Anyways, my vote is for the H/T fullered bastard.
If bang for buck is any consideration, then it is the hands down winner for Euros.
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Post by Travis Nicko on Oct 10, 2010 6:56:42 GMT
I feel because of its solid mounting, custom blade dimensions/characteristics (custom hamon, geom. yokote), sharpness and cutting ability, my Huawei custom ($296 shipped) is the most bang-for-my-buck katana I've ever owned. I've got another on the way as well as a custom sinosword jian (which was under $200) so we'll see how those turn out.
As far as euros are concerned I really like my Gen2/Legacy Lucerne...great edge and temper as well as a long grip, excelent balance and peened construction.
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