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Post by SwordFan on Jan 4, 2011 17:01:10 GMT
Hi all
Not sure if I'm posting in the right category ,but I came accross it in the KOA ancient section . Has anyone handled the Hanwei Charlemagne Saber ? Iv looked at it more and more of late and I'm considering picking one up as it would be something different to add to my collection .
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 5, 2011 19:25:16 GMT
Thanks , Iv gone ahead and ordered one from KOA ,hopefully it is as good as it looks in the pics .
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Post by Lunaman on Jan 5, 2011 20:37:06 GMT
It's a beautiful sword. I almost bought one a little while ago, but put the money toward a different project instead. Still might pick one up at some point.
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Post by Anders on Jan 5, 2011 20:51:58 GMT
I always thought the Charlemange saber is an gorgeous sword. Hoping for a review when you get it.
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 10, 2011 18:00:49 GMT
Im hoping to receive the saber in the next week or two ,the worst part of international orders is the wait . As soon as it arrives Ill be sure to post some pics .
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 19, 2011 13:28:41 GMT
Just checked with our customs and finally the sword has cleared ,its being delivered to me tomorrow .Cant wait .
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Post by Enkidu on Jan 19, 2011 21:26:04 GMT
Hey swordfan, I too would be interested in a review, pics, first hand impressions / whatever  Let us know when you got it ! |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jan 19, 2011 21:41:46 GMT
Same here. Though it's a little flashy, it looks like a really interesting saber.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2011 2:52:43 GMT
Hate to break it to you buuuut... the worst part about international orders is the chance that they might have damaged the shipment. Of course, that's a risk with domestic orders as well.
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 23, 2011 9:16:25 GMT
Yeah it is always a risk ,but hence I prefer to use FEDEX or UPS rather than USPS . Iv had a couple of orders come via USPS in the past that has been damaged ,luckely minor stuff which I could resolve .My Saber arrived in great condition , love it as it brings something really different to my collection . Ill try posting some pics with it tomorrow . Im going to do a little light cutting with it today (weather permitting) and then Ill take some pics of her once iv given her a good clean .
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Post by MEversbergII on Jan 23, 2011 10:25:11 GMT
Awesome. Looking forward to your thoughts.
M.
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 24, 2011 6:23:05 GMT
Well did some light cutting with it yesterday and wow what a fun sword ,really handles much better than I thought it would . I was a little sceptical regarding the strange shape of the handle ,but it actually turns out to be rather comfortable . As for the rest of the sword , well its really well made , with great fittings , very detailed . The pictures from Hanwei and on most sites do not do it justice at all . I was a little worried that all the gold would be over the top ,but its been dulled so its not all super shiny ,looks really good . Ill try get some pics up today in the sunlight ,provided the rain stops .Otherwise Ill post a couple of quick indoor shots until I can get some better ones when the weather clears .
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 28, 2011 14:40:54 GMT
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Post by Elheru Aran on Jan 28, 2011 15:42:13 GMT
A pretty sword all together.
The way that guard is pinned together there makes it look cheap, though, as does the gap between the grip and the guard. Hanwei could really have done a better job of casting that fitting. The rest of it overall, though, does look very nice, especially the slightly worn look on the engraving. Overall, really, that guard is my only quibble with the whole thing...
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Post by Lunaman on Jan 28, 2011 17:29:05 GMT
The casting could be sharper, but it's indeed a great looking sword, no two ways about it. Do you have a picture of the fuller transition/termination near the middle of the blade? @elheru Aran: I'm not a fan of the pinned guard construction either, but I hardly think it makes it look cheap--- since the original sword is constructed the same way:  |
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Post by SwordFan on Jan 28, 2011 17:34:13 GMT
Hi there , Ill try posting some more pics of the blade and fuller tomorrow . I really am impressed with it as a whole , a really fun sword to cut with as well .
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Post by Elheru Aran on Jan 28, 2011 17:50:28 GMT
*squint* It's kind of hard to tell on your picture, to be honest... It's a personal preference, I think if they'd cast it in a solid piece it'd look better, is all.
I've no doubt it's a nice cutter, it does look like a nice light blade. Any tachikaze when you swing it around? (whistling, basically, from air passing over the fullers, if you're not familiar with the term)
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Post by Lunaman on Jan 29, 2011 3:24:20 GMT
I'm not saying it's clear in the picture, I'm just saying that that is the construction on the actual antique. I couldn't find a clearer picture while posting, but I assure you that's the case.
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Post by Anders on Feb 1, 2011 16:29:57 GMT
So, is it just me, or is the blade on this repro a lot shorter then on the original sword?
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