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Post by WMicke on Oct 22, 2010 13:07:23 GMT
There seem to be a lot of opinions out there about the various different Gladii on the market, but has anyone done a review of some of the different Spatha's that are out there?
There aren't a lot of choices, but I'd be really curious to hear from anyone who owns one (or more) or has even just had a chance to handle one. Which model has to the best combination of appearance, function, and (historical) accuracy?
With the exception of one each from Albion Arms, Del Tin, and Darksword Armory (which I admit is the model that I'm leaning towards, even though I have reservations about it's historical accuracy), all of the other Spatha models on the market seem to come from Deepka, and I've heard some mixed (but usually unfavorable) reviews of their products.
Anyone know of some nice models that I might have overlooked?
Thoughts anyone?
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Post by chrisperoni on Oct 22, 2010 14:14:01 GMT
not sure if you saw these reviews as you did refer to some of these swords above, but have you tried the search tool from the old forum- checks SBG, MyArmory, SFI: the link below will take you to an old forum page and start downloading it for you sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... ost=263618 |
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Post by WMicke on Oct 22, 2010 14:57:13 GMT
Thanks guys! Eques - That Armamentaria Spatha looks beautiful! And from my (admittedly limited) reading/experience the peened pommel will really make a difference in the long-term durability. However you called it a weapon that was "designed for reenactment" does that mean that the blade is not sharp and/or made of poor quality steel? Chrisperoni - Thanks! Reading those reviews WOULD be helpful... unfortunately it doesn't accept by (new) forum login when I follow that link, and it says that "guests" are unable to download attachements... So, I created an account for the old forum (for some reason I'd hoped that they'd use the same account info... guess I was wrong)... but now THAT account is listed as "pending"... So I guess I'll read them if/when I ever get "approved" However, if that forum is no longer being used, it might be a while before a moderator clears my account for access.  |
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Post by WMicke on Oct 22, 2010 15:14:49 GMT
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Post by chrisperoni on Oct 22, 2010 15:31:50 GMT
PM a mod or admin or yeoldgaffer for the link?
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Post by WMicke on Oct 22, 2010 17:42:09 GMT
Well the probelm I see right away is that if it hasn't been heat treated and tempered already (even if it is blunt)... it's going to be awfully hard to do (if not impossible) given that the pommel is peened to the blade... which to my (admittedly limited) understanding means that the blade cannot be dissasembled.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2011 3:09:13 GMT
Just my opinion, but be very wary of this sword. Mine came in from the UK yesterday. The pommel is crooked, the blade is canted to one side and sits noticeably closer to one end of the guard than the other. I'll try to post some photos, but a personal email with bring photos if I have trouble posting. I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much and knew it would be very blade heavy, but was hoping for at least a good display piece. Since it too poor to display, I will try to improve the finish on the blade, then maybe grind peened off and see what happens. I though Del Tins were blunt! fruitcop@frontier.comPlease don’t invest your money in this item. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2011 3:12:46 GMT
Oh Yes,
Next to impossible to sharpen or thin the blade. Del Tins are my favority lower priced swords. They come blunt but are a breeze to sharpen. Not this hunk of steel. It is so thick that you will have a huge secondary edge.
Robert
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