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Post by SwordFan on Apr 8, 2011 18:19:04 GMT
Hi All Well a couple of days ago I posted a poll as to which Fable Blade I should get for my second blade from Brendan . Well iv pretty much decided on the Anduril .Yesterday my lovely wife decided that as my anniversary gift she wants to get me a Fable Blade . Knowing that I like both the Excalibur and the Felarof she said I could choose one of them ,the only thing is that I like both , so another tough decision ,ha ha . Which would you choose and why ?What is your take on the completely wooden hilt vs a normal hilt . Iv got to make my decision by the end of today so that we can get the sword shipped in time to reach us , so what say you ? Excalibur:   Felarof:   |
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Post by Talon on Apr 8, 2011 18:25:01 GMT
i have to go for excalibur,felarof just doesnt do it for me,i think its the wood guard and pommel :? swords are a very personal thing ,but that just isnt ticking my drool boxes excalibur on the other hand  thats just sex in steel |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Apr 8, 2011 18:27:16 GMT
Difficult choice, but I say Felarof. I don't really care for the flare of Excalibur's shoulders or the bright furniture, but at the same time, the more I look at it, the more I just don't really like the wood furniture on Felarof; the blade, however... The blade shape is just pure awesomeness.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 8, 2011 19:24:53 GMT
Excalibur. No Contest.
I love Brenno's work... but I've told him before I'm not a fan of the wood hilted swords.
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Post by 14thforsaken on Apr 8, 2011 19:31:02 GMT
Excalibur. That is probably one of the best version of Excalibur I have seen.
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Post by SwordFan on Apr 8, 2011 19:40:23 GMT
Hi Sean , any particular reason as to why you are not fond of the wooden hilts ? Structurally it seems pretty sound especially after watching Brenno's video with the Felarof taking a beating against that large plastic drum .
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 8, 2011 19:46:00 GMT
Even tho my swords don't see real blade to blade combat... I want them to be able to do so if needed. The wooden hilt wold get jacked up in such a situation. Also... I just don't like it to be honest. I LOVE a natural wood grip and scabbard with carvings... but I want my pommels and guards to be metal. Personal taste issue that is... but the durability issue mentioned above is a point with me as well.
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Post by chrisperoni on Apr 8, 2011 20:05:10 GMT
unless it's traditionally supposed to be wood, like a gladius, I'm not normally a fan of wood guards (there are exceptions of course)
For this reason and more I would choose Excalibur- both have great looking blades butI like the shape on Ex better, and the construction and design quality are just awesome- I think that sword actually has potential to increase in value given that it is such a great representation of a historicesque design.
Now, if I understand right you are getting Anduril as well....2 Fable Blades at once...on top of other Fable Blades you already own... :mrgreen:
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Post by chuckinohio on Apr 8, 2011 20:23:04 GMT
Fableblade hoarder, leave some for everybody else. :lol:
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Excalibur man, Excalibur.
Felarof is cool, but Excalibur is quite simply Excalibur. Outside of the Albion Discerner, you will look long and hard to find an Excalibur copy in the same league as Brennos version.
Draw forth from the stone, the sword that is the symbol of your power, and go forth to meet your destiny.
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Post by Alexander on Apr 8, 2011 20:39:25 GMT
Oh boy it would be Excalibur in heartbeat. Short of getting the Albion version ( only because its two handed). This is the nicest historically accurate swords ever.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 8, 2011 20:40:26 GMT
i choose excalibur because that version is the BEST excalibur ive ever seen and it looks amazing, as for the wooden hilt, i love a good natural wood handle, but the pommel and guard...not so much. on a gladius yes. its still a beautiful sword, ust not my cup of tea. im sure its structurely sound tough
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2011 21:00:19 GMT
The wood hilt on the Felarof is the deal breaker for me. I'm with Chris on this one. It may stand up to use, but the sword was born for war, not bottles. I'd go for Excalibur.
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Post by Deepbluedave on Apr 8, 2011 21:29:33 GMT
Felarof seems more unique, as to the wooden guard, it worked well for the roman gladius and this looks to be of a similar style.
I think you will be well pleased with either SwordFan as the are both great.
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Post by Orion on Apr 8, 2011 22:03:44 GMT
My choice would be Excalibur. Felarof has an artistic beauty all it's own, but as Chuck said, "Excalibur is quite simply Excalibur".
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 8, 2011 23:30:38 GMT
I actually like Brenno's Excalibur better then the Albion one... because I always thought Excalibur should be a single handed sword.
Brenno's Excalibur is the best one I have ever seen.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Apr 8, 2011 23:43:31 GMT
I.m the oddball I guess , I like Felarof better....
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 8, 2011 23:45:26 GMT
i always saw Excalibur as a 1 hander as well, wielded paired with a shield. ANd i love the ultra shiny/silver white theme of the sword. it truly looks like a weapon forged by magic rather than by hammer and anvil.
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Post by dylanholderman on Apr 9, 2011 2:32:01 GMT
felarof i just never liked any excalibur sword design that i have seen and i just love the wooden hilt on felarof one of my favorites that brenno has done  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2011 3:46:35 GMT
Get Caledfwlch. It's SOOOOO much better, obviously. Look! It's shiny and gold and... shiny! Felarof doesn't look good at all! Not at all! No, I'm not saying this because I want Felarof! Of course not! Why would I do something like that? Get Caledfwlch! Owning it will obviously give you the ability to fly and even raise the dead! Order now and we'll give you a free iPad! You like iPads, don't you?! IPADS!!! :lol: You, sir, have an awesome wife. I'm jelly (jealous). It may be a little late to post this. It's only a few minutes until tomorrow.  Either way, I don't think you can go wrong, good sir. *Insert joke about having wood [handles] in one's hands here* :roll: |
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Apr 9, 2011 7:54:27 GMT
Get felarof if you intend to so some cutting without ripping of your arms. Excalibur looks amazing but its weight isn't. Unless you're Arnold Schwarzenegger you'll have a hard time swinging a single hander that weighs 3lb 5oz.
For display purposes or just because you loved the movie, Excalibur is awesome but like I said, depends on what you want to do with it.
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thats just sex in steel
Herron's Flight by Brendan of Fable Blades
Either way, I don't think you can go wrong, good sir.
