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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 24, 2007 14:42:25 GMT
If you're gonna play with swords you need to get your hands dirty and know how to sharpen and service them yourself. Thats how I started with my first swords, and look at my projects now. Just like if you're gonna drive a car you need to be able to check the oil and water and change the tyres.
Personally if you wanted me to spend 3 hours sharpening a sword for you I'm charging $150! DIY baby.
BTW that is a beautiful sword, and I'm goin to play at Brians' house... Cool toys...
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Post by Brian of DBK on Dec 29, 2007 0:57:00 GMT
I sharpened this sword the other night in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. All hand filed, no machine work, or accusharp type devices. It finished off one of my nicholson heavy files, and I had to open a new one. The hardness on DSA blades really is a workout, and takes a toll on your files.
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Post by Brian of DBK on Dec 30, 2007 4:38:35 GMT
Video added, please see first post of this thread.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 3, 2008 4:39:14 GMT
so I'm not the only windless hater
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jan 3, 2008 5:31:43 GMT
Not sure to what you're referring to. Windlass are often hit or miss swords. Get a good blade, like the one on the Fantasy Viking, and you're good.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 3, 2008 5:50:35 GMT
read my review on the manufactures guide
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Post by kidcasanova on Jan 3, 2008 6:10:00 GMT
Rammstein has the only Windlass reviews for anyone in Florida on SMG....
Instead of leading us on a treasure hunt (which I'm sure would provide ample fun), could you just explain why you are a "Windlass Hater"? Like Brian said, it's more of a hit-or-miss on different blades. You find a good model, and you can't really go wrong.
I can't say this from personal experience (my only Windlass being the Fantasy Viking, which I like very much), but through my readings here, I'd take Brian's word for it.
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Post by rammstein on Jan 3, 2008 16:59:41 GMT
My only windlasses are the shrewsbury and sword of war, both reviewed here.
Echoing my statements on both reviews, they ARE worth their money. The shrewsbury is a nifty little hand and a half and the sword of war is an absolute beast. Both are unbelievably durable, but the hilts need 5 minutes of your time to permanently fix. All this involves is 1.) a wrentch for the shrewsbury and 2.) a hammer for the sword of war (it's actually peened).
Did i mention I love windlass? I love gen2 and DSA as well, but windlass is a pretty cool company, but, like any sub $300 sword maker, they've got faults. I dare you to point to a company that doesn't.
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Post by kidcasanova on Jan 4, 2008 2:09:49 GMT
Your reviews are listed on the Sword Manufacturer's Guide as well, Ramm, which is what he was referring to (I'm pretty sure, he did say Manufacturer's Guide...).
I'm with you on Windlass, though. Yes, they have a reputation for whippy blades, but when they get it right, they sure do get it right. The only thing I could say about the Fantasy Viking is quality control (they're having a problem with bent blades), and I wished the scabbard was leather wrapped wood, instead of just leather (it is an extremely attractive scabbard, though. I'd like to get a sword frog from Jason just so I could wear the sword).
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jan 8, 2008 2:19:59 GMT
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