UK vendors of medieval swords? Beater wanted.
May 13, 2011 10:21:11 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 13, 2011 10:21:11 GMT
Hi, I collect Japanese swords and while I am nowhere near an expert on them I know FAR less about European swords.
I would like to buy my brother a medieval sword for his birthday. I bought him a 'battle ready' longsword off eBay a few years ago. This atrocity can't even be swung as it has spikes on crosspiece and pommel that dig into the wielder's hand! I nearly removed the pommel yesterday to check for a rat tail tang but stopped as i decided it was already worthless anyway. I haven't told him yet that his favourite ornament is only fit to be just that.
I want to replace it with a functional medieval sword and I would like to tap into the knowledge on this forum so that I don't repeat my previous mistake.
Can anyone recommend any UK vendors?
Out of these vendors can anyone recommend any tough beaters for under £150? I want him to be able to swing the sword and backyard cut without damaging it through poor technique.
Thank you for any help you can give.
Phill
I would like to buy my brother a medieval sword for his birthday. I bought him a 'battle ready' longsword off eBay a few years ago. This atrocity can't even be swung as it has spikes on crosspiece and pommel that dig into the wielder's hand! I nearly removed the pommel yesterday to check for a rat tail tang but stopped as i decided it was already worthless anyway. I haven't told him yet that his favourite ornament is only fit to be just that.
I want to replace it with a functional medieval sword and I would like to tap into the knowledge on this forum so that I don't repeat my previous mistake.
Can anyone recommend any UK vendors?
Out of these vendors can anyone recommend any tough beaters for under £150? I want him to be able to swing the sword and backyard cut without damaging it through poor technique.
Thank you for any help you can give.
Phill
i do tend to go with ninja daves recommendation for koa though,i've only dealt with blades uk in england (exellent service) southern sword's does look like a very good site,but even with the custom's tax buying from the us tends to save a few quid
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nasty castings very bad edge ,pretty shoddily built really,so unless he's drastically improved his quality control (doubtfull) i'd avoid any of his work,there's much better quality and useable sword's to be had
