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Post by RicWilly on Mar 2, 2011 19:14:34 GMT
Checky, checky. I am cautiously optimistic.   Discriptions here. |
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Post by Enkidu on Mar 2, 2011 19:40:27 GMT
Rick... I saw them a while ago on MRL's site and this is the first time i'm interested into roman era blades.
But being movie based swords... i'm like you and wonder...
But they look very good dont they ?
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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 2, 2011 21:03:21 GMT
Nice looking swords though
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Post by RicWilly on Mar 2, 2011 21:28:53 GMT
Yeah, Enkidu, I'm not real big on movie swords either but my experience with Windlass hasn't been bad really. I have their Mainz and it's a good enough sword tho I don't care for the plastic grip. I think these may be good but I'd like the price to come down a little. We'll see what happens when KOA gets them. I don't think there available until May or so anyhow. I do like the look of those two, Joe. They have another new one that I'm not sure if I like or not.  |
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Post by Enkidu on Mar 2, 2011 21:44:44 GMT
I happen to also like the celtic longsword... not sure about the ''antiquated'' finish, but its hard to find a celtic style sword at an affordable price.
Same here, i'll wait until KOA stocks them, they'll surely come up with a more interesting price, something under 200$ at least.
You probably have more experience than me with windlass stuff anyway, but i'll surely look for those in May.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2011 0:48:19 GMT
I think these swords look amazing, and I usually cannot stand movie replicas. If they're as durable and well-made as their appearance, then these will be the roman swords to get. I really hope they didn't sacrifice quality for looks. If they are in fact well-made, then price isn't too bad at all, considering the amount of work that's gone into aesthetics and the scabbard.
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Post by RicWilly on Mar 3, 2011 10:03:54 GMT
True enough.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2011 10:58:42 GMT
Boy I like the look of these swords. Can't wait to see if they are as good as the pictures.
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Post by Elheru Aran on Mar 3, 2011 14:57:51 GMT
That one with the eagle hilt, I think, is a spinoff of late Roman era swords. Around, let me check, the Tetrarchy of 295-309 at least, on the statue of the Four Emperors, each Emperor holds a spatha-type sword with an eagle-headed hilt. This is obviously an art designer going "hey here's this, looks cool, why don't we knock that off with a gladius"...  |
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Post by RicWilly on Mar 3, 2011 16:14:45 GMT
Elheru Aran, Windlass had something like that a while back (with the eagle head). I really didn't care for it then. This new one I might like if it's constructed well. I'd have to know more about how it's put together.
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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 3, 2011 17:15:35 GMT
They look good alright but I thinkthe price is inflated because they are "Officially licensed from the Focus Features film The Eagle™", and have "Full color Certificate of Authenticity" -which for us wouldn't really matter. If it's sharp enough to cut the certificate, then I think that is authentic  I wonder how it's all held together |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2011 21:44:40 GMT
"If it's sharp enough to cut the certificate, then I think that is authentic" Haha, exactly. I just hope it's well constructed and balanced. If they are, then they'll definitely be awesome (if you like Roman swords). I just have this feeling that the 'offical license' BS is going to ruin it  |
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Post by SPQR on Mar 4, 2011 16:48:09 GMT
Ick. More Hollywood "Roman" stuff.
Dammit, why won't they make an authentic Pompeii or Fulham version?!
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Post by Elheru Aran on Mar 4, 2011 23:05:13 GMT
"They" being? Albion makes gladii that are pretty much as historically accurate as you could like, and these swords aren't *that* bad, I don't think. What's your issue exactly? The first two swords Ric posted looked fine to me, a little bit of a mix between hispanieus and Mainz types but otherwise okay.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Mar 4, 2011 23:21:40 GMT
I agree; even the third is okay if you can get past the ridiculous hilt.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2011 2:57:08 GMT
They look awesome. Who cares if they aren't 100% historically accurate. As long as they're well made, cut good, they're balanced, then it's win. Not to mention the great job aesthetically. Yes, we all know Albion is excellent. But I'd be more than happy to get non-Albion. I have higher end blades - Katana. But there's tons of great blades aside from the 'Elite' brands.
If these are at least as functional and well-built as Gen2, then I'm sold personally.
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Post by joeydac on Apr 22, 2011 17:44:20 GMT
i agree the all metal hilt makes me cautious
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Post by SwordLord on Apr 22, 2011 18:04:25 GMT
I'd just as soon get the Kris Cutlery Gladius.
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Post by joeydac on Apr 25, 2011 0:31:55 GMT
true if they can keep them in stock
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Post by SwordLord on Apr 25, 2011 13:10:44 GMT
They'll be available again in June or July according to Cecil. It's a fast seller and you've gotta grab it when you can.
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I wonder how it's all held together
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