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Post by Elheru Aran on Dec 15, 2010 13:24:23 GMT
Hello,
I'm looking for recommendations for good swords of ANY type-- longsword, bastard, jian, broadsword, claymore, what have you-- preferably from personal experience but secondhand is okay as long as it's reliable. Oh, and keep it at $200 max including US shipping if you don't mind-- but if it wouldn't be *much* more, give it a shot. I prefer to lean towards the $120-150 range though... I just bought the Renaissance Side Sword from Hanwei-- pretty sword, but feels VERY grip-heavy due to the weight of the fittings... that's something I'd rather avoid with the next sword I get.
So to sum it up -- ANY sword, 200 and under, 120-150 preferably, not too grip-heavy, plus where it can be got for that price...
Thank you!
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Post by chuckinohio on Dec 15, 2010 13:30:14 GMT
Look at Wiwingti sword supply- www.wiwingtiswordsupply.com/ Look at the Hanwei Tinker line of blades and decide which one suits your fancy. You can get them at Kult of Athena also Very good value for your money. Don't be put off by Marc at Wiwingti being in Canada, your stuff will ship from inside the US and Marc is great to deal with. He is a collector and cutter, not just a business. |
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Post by Elheru Aran on Dec 15, 2010 13:48:54 GMT
So which Tinker swords would you specifically recommend? The Longsword, Bastard, EMSHS, Great Sword, Viking...?
EDIT: Also, is the Hanwei Bastard any good?
How about the Windlass swords?
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Post by LittleJP on Dec 15, 2010 13:50:33 GMT
Depends what are you looking for, two hands or one hands, heavy or light, short or long.
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Post by RicWilly on Dec 15, 2010 14:12:00 GMT
I got a Hanwei Antiqued Bastard. It's a mixed bag. I like it but it has it's issues. It don't come sharp enough to cut well with for me. Also the grip has gotten a bit loose with use, a common failing of this model it appears.
However I like the look of it and I can deal with these problems.
I have a H/T LS and it's a nice sturdy piece and I like a plain looking sword. It too didn't come sharp enough which is an issue with all the H/T line I hear. But if your up for sharpening them they are excellent swords for the price.
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Post by chrisperoni on Dec 15, 2010 14:24:59 GMT
KOA, Sword Nation and True Swords all have shop by price options if ya like. You can narrow down your choices by price and then put up a list of what looks good to get some opinions- just a thought on another way to figure out what suits your needs.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Dec 15, 2010 19:01:57 GMT
ALL of em.
Heres the deal... in the under 200 pricerange you can not beat the H/T line of swords if you want swords that are balanced, weighted, and perform like SWORDS. If you just want pretty things to hang on your wall... there are better options... but if you want something for USE that's as close as you can get in that pricerange... the Hanwei/Tinker line is your ONLY true option. All of them can be had for under 200, and all of them are good.
They will have minor issues to address.... the scabbards on most of them are crap and sometimes need to be modified to not hurt the blade... the grips are very plain, and the edges are very hit and miss... mostly miss... and will likely need to be sharpened. That said... the quality of the steel and the balance of the swords is beyond anything else in the under 200 dollar area. If there is a style of sword that you like in the Tinker line... get it. Do it soon, before they are all gone... they might not make more.
Also... be careful with that Hanwei Sword you got... its got a hollow plastic grip and I believe its unsafe for true use.
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Post by Elheru Aran on Dec 15, 2010 19:28:02 GMT
Oh, I'm aware of the grip, believe me. I almost got the longsword, but there just wasn't enough free money for it. I don't really plan to do anything significant with the side sword (apart from the obligatory poking a few boxes!) until I've replaced the grip.
The Viking sword is interesting me... is that pommel peened or threaded/hex-nutted, and are there any reviews of it that I could check out?
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Post by chrisperoni on Dec 15, 2010 19:35:30 GMT
hanwei tinker viking pommel is peened
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Post by Elheru Aran on Dec 15, 2010 19:43:21 GMT
Okay, so I guess it's a little harder to mod then should the desire overtake me. You guys are a horrible, horrible influence, you know... already I'm envisioning putting a spatha/Celtic-ish grip on the sidesword... couldn't you have left well enough alone with all the modding  |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Dec 15, 2010 23:10:53 GMT
Heh...
The H/T line is all hex-nut construction, except for the Viking sword and the Norman Sword... those two are the only ones that are peened.
Not sure why it worked out that way...
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Post by johnapsega on Dec 19, 2010 5:59:18 GMT
What this is a disaster what do you mean they might not be making anymore.
and as to the OP. I agree with everyone else I love my H/T fullered bastard.
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Post by chrisperoni on Dec 19, 2010 8:03:38 GMT
Also, I have to throw in the Hanwei Tactical Wakizashi as a nice sword in the desired price range- I've just placed an order for one with a final price including shipping of $130.
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Post by Sir Tre on Dec 26, 2010 0:04:50 GMT
while i cannot attest to the HT bastard sword (non-fullered) itself, i did purchase the replacement blade and after turning it into a jian was extremely pleased.
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Post by Greg on Dec 26, 2010 19:36:30 GMT
I personally own the H/T GSOW. It came with a secondary bevel as is customary with the H/T lines. But After I've fixed it and given it a more customary edge, it's extremely fun to cut with.
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