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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2007 20:40:24 GMT
The first one I posted has the same kind of langets. It says you attach them to protect the handle against edged weapons.
So does this quality make it a WLO? Could I possibly make modifications to keep the head on more securely?
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Post by rammstein on Aug 4, 2007 20:41:55 GMT
Not true. Langets are in place the the head doesn't fly off. If they were there to protect the shaft (and I'd like to see a sword cut through that much hard wood...) then they would just be glued in place. Why bother imbedding them with rivets?
edit: I'm not qualified to say. These are all just my opinions and interpretations. Modifications can always be made, but how far you're willing to go to get them...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2007 20:43:59 GMT
You misunderstand. I know what the langets are for. Its just the site apparently doesn't, cause it lists them as protective.
Although its not completely useless, it'll reduce scratching and chipping of the handle.
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whats the most basic way I could reenforce the head without drastically changing the warhammer's appearance?
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Post by chakobsa on Aug 5, 2007 23:54:39 GMT
I've had my eye on that Cold Steel hammer for a while. I think that like their tomahawks this would make a great basis for some really easy home custom work. As far as I can tell, these Cold Steel weapons are robust enough, just ugly as sin.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2007 13:56:14 GMT
War hammers came in so many shapes sizes etc.(just go to a castle armoury in Germany you'ld be amazed) that calling something historically inaccurate is somewhat difficult, cold steel makes no claims to it being historical, but my question would be what do you want it for, do you want it for historical value or to bash things to bits? ? Cold steel's would be a excellent basher but but probably wouldn't fly with hard core re-enactors... I've known a lot of people on other forums who have the if it ain't historical it's crap attitude (these tend to be the same if it ain't custom it's crap kind of people) but you know what, if YOU like it who cares. Figure out what you want, why you want it, and get it...just don't make the mistake of assuming that quality can be had for nothing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2007 20:15:25 GMT
I've known a lot of people on other forums who have the if it ain't historical it's crap attitude (these tend to be the same if it ain't custom it's crap kind of people) but you know what, if YOU like it who cares. Figure out what you want, why you want it, and get it...just don't make the mistake of assuming that quality can be had for nothing. Ain't that the truth. I agree wholeheartedly buddy!
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Post by rammstein on Aug 31, 2007 21:02:16 GMT
I have the "If it aint historical it's not for me" attitude. Note that I never said it was crap.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2007 4:19:38 GMT
I have the "If it aint historical it's not for me" attitude. Note that I never said it was crap. Wasn't talking about you rammstein, just making a observation...most people will tend to go for historical pieces if they collect long enough, tastes do change over time, but you have to hold onto the "thats cool"part of sword collecting too...I know a lot of new collectors that have been turned off completely because their early love of non-traditional weapons was scorned...
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Post by rammstein on Sept 1, 2007 12:47:05 GMT
I know, I just wanted to show that I'm not as elitist as I may sometimes come off.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2007 15:57:19 GMT
elite is OK, high standards is great...historical is great, some of the historical pieces I have seen blow away any fantasy piece you could imagine...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2007 16:00:01 GMT
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