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Post by emporerpants on Oct 13, 2010 17:15:17 GMT
I'm not talking about wall hangers, I mean actual swords. Also, why was it the worst?
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 13, 2010 17:17:10 GMT
I was gonna say... We could go back and forth on terrible wallhangers all day, like the one in my closet. However, wouldn't this be more appropriate for the General Discussion?
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Post by emporerpants on Oct 13, 2010 17:47:10 GMT
Good point. Is there a way to move it there?
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 13, 2010 17:54:13 GMT
I believe a mod can do so, but I'm not sure if one is currently online.
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Post by LittleJP on Oct 13, 2010 22:06:35 GMT
Most likely my Windlass 1840 Sabre.
The whole thing feels dead in the hand.
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Post by Odingaard on Oct 13, 2010 22:20:54 GMT
Topic moved: I am moving this to General Discussion because many of the worst swords out there may not be only Medieval European ones, but those from other cultures as well. Especially considering the number of badly-made Highlander katana replicas out there.  For me, the worst sword was:  The Deepeeka Saxon Long Sword(Photo linked from Kult of Athena)Vastly overweight, untempered, and impossible to handle. The thing weighed about 6 lbs (even though it is supposed to weigh around 3). Since it was labeled as being combat-ready - I tried and finally managed to lay an edge on it. The very first time I cut a 2L water bottle, the blade took a set. The second cut broke the thin wood grip off. After I replaced the grip a few days later, another cutting session broke the pommel free of the wimpy tang thereby making it a total loss. I threw it into my garbage bin and haven't heard from it since. :lol:
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 13, 2010 22:29:36 GMT
That's a real shame, Jon, 'cause I think she's kinda purty. But then again, I think Kult of Athena lists Deepeekas as being combat ready only by virtue of the steel they're made from, yet they have really thick edges and seem to be mostly for reenactment.
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Post by Wes on Oct 14, 2010 0:01:49 GMT
I agree. A shame to hear about the Deepeeka  For me I don't think I've ever really had a disappointing "Real" sword in my hands. Perhaps the Hanwei Orchid? But that's only because I felt the price point was much too high for the quality of the sword itself. Overall it's a great sword. I suppose the Windlass Irish Ring Bastard Sword held a slight disappointment for me, but only because the grip felt so small in my hands. *shrugs* Guess in retrospect I've had a really good run of quality swords. I wish I could say it was all due to careful planning and research, but I think it would be more accurate to chalk it up to dumb luck  |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 14, 2010 0:07:28 GMT
I've handled some pretty god-awful 'Frankenswords' from MRL's yearly super sale...
However... of the swords I have owned, I'd have to say the worst was handling one for me was the Gen 2 12th Century Sword. The sword itself was solid, its a strong well built blade... the problem for me was the size, weight, and grip.
It was WAY to big and heavy for me to use single handed... but the grip did not have nearly enough room to accommodate both my hands... I just could not find a way to make the sword comfortable.
Now... I have had many MANY FAR worse swords in hand, but that was the worst one for me, personally, as far as handling for me goes.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2010 0:20:27 GMT
Won't say who made it but it was billed as a competition katana. This thing was more like a big knife with a secoundary bevel and hollowground! Not balanced in anyway and just wanted to put it down as soon as I held it. gave it to a smithy friend of mine for the steel. It is probably a couple of fine knives by now,lol.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 14, 2010 0:27:09 GMT
Why would you not say who made it?
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 14, 2010 0:29:57 GMT
Sean, this has all the hallmarks of a Ritter Steel blade.
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Post by Falcon576 on Oct 14, 2010 0:37:58 GMT
Probably a Glamdring being sold by MRL about 20 years ago. Was a single-hander with little half circle cut-out "blade catchers" low on the ricasso, right above the crossguard. Made the actual forte about an inch wide.
Balance and movement to point wasn't that bad, but the grip was. Really blocky, with almost 90-degree angles. Smooth leather glued on. No risers, cord marks, nada.
It broke in that forte area during some stupid, young-minded, no-thought-for-safety steel-on-steel sparring. Thank go mym partner was FAST.
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Post by ineffableone on Oct 14, 2010 0:41:26 GMT
I have to say I have had pretty good luck with all the real swords I have handled. There have been a great number of SLO's I have had the misfortune of handling but the real blades have all been pretty good. Some not my personal liking but still quite good blades for what they were.
If I had to say the worst sword I have handled, it would be an antique katana that was worth over $20k. The sword itself was magnificent but the value on it made me more worried about hurting the sword than to be able to truly appreciate it. I would have loved to really enjoy the sword but having something so valuable in my hands I just was worried about some accident rather than really spending the time enjoying it.
So oddly the worst sword I ever handled was probably also one of the best. Go figure.
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Post by ineffableone on Oct 14, 2010 1:12:08 GMT
Yes that was my problem too. I couldn't afford a $2K sword muchless a $20k one.
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Post by RicWilly on Oct 14, 2010 9:52:31 GMT
I don't know who made Bushidoblade's "Competition Katana" but Ritter Steel made mine. You called it Vincent. BB's right it's not a joy to handle but I like playing with it sometimes.  The old school Valiant Armoury Viking sword is worse and my personal least favorite,  It's a heavy awkward poc and the grip is just way too big around. |
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 14, 2010 11:35:15 GMT
Think it would be the Windlass Viking Sword. Very heavy and thick. Still have it and 2-3 of their other viking swords that are pretty good.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Oct 14, 2010 13:07:12 GMT
Had to be a swept - hilt rapier... maker unknown, weighed about 6 pounds.
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Post by Insane on Oct 14, 2010 13:26:01 GMT
For me it's the Rittersteel Competition Katana.
I love the way it looks, a kind of western katana look to it.
But the handeling is terrible, it's very blade heavy. The finish is none, awfull secondary bevel and a hollow ground.
And still i have a weakness for this blade and when i have the time i'll be reshapping the blade to take some weight of and put on a proper edge.
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Post by Enkidu on Oct 14, 2010 18:03:26 GMT
Carbon Steel Ultraviolet sword.
The blade is long and heavy and the pommel is in plastic... ( or wood ...)
Its crap.
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