DSA Anduril - Cross/ Pommel materials ??

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Svadilfari
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DSA Anduril - Cross/ Pommel materials ?? Aug 14, 2011 21:45:52 GMT

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Post by Svadilfari on Aug 14, 2011 21:45:52 GMT

I recently purchased the DSA Anduril that was advertised in the Stromlo Swords closing down sale advertised here. So far, I've not had a chance to try anything with it for one reason or another. But yesterday, on re-visiting the DSA site and re-reading the Anduril's specs, I noticed that the cross and pommel are listed as "Mild Steel"..when I checked mine, they were totally non-magnetic

On closer inspection they appear to be some sort of cast metal, finished dark greyish, and feel heavy and "dead" .

My question is, have other Anduril owners noticed something similar ? Were there different 'models' of this sword from DSA ? I'll try and post pics later, when I get them off my camera

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DSA Anduril - Cross/ Pommel materials ?? Aug 15, 2011 0:47:26 GMT

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Post by jhart06 on Aug 15, 2011 0:47:26 GMT

I just got advice on the DSA 17th century saber, and was told they often use pot-metal for casting the fittings... I'd email them directly, or Stromlo, or both (probably start with Stromlo first) and let them know. It may be the upgraded the fittings and advertisements, but Stromlo still had an old pot metal one about.

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DSA Anduril - Cross/ Pommel materials ?? Aug 15, 2011 16:32:07 GMT

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Post by StevenJ on Aug 15, 2011 16:32:07 GMT

I have tested four DSA swords a new Medieval Knight sword, a King Henry V that is two years old, a Medieval Bastard sword, and a Norman Dagger. All four of these were magnetic. Some of their stuff use zinc alloy cast parts but most of the traditional medieval swords do use mild steel fittings. The saber should be mild steel I wouldn't worry about it. Buy it, test it when you get it and if you're not happy Eyal does except exchanges and refunds.

Svadilfari Member Posts: 428	DSA Anduril - Cross/ Pommel materials ?? Aug 16, 2011 21:02:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Svadilfari on Aug 16, 2011 21:02:30 GMT I did contact DSA directly, it seems they did intend to make the guard and pommel from mild steel, but had problems, so they used a zinc based casting. They will try to amend the description in the catalogue.

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DSA Anduril - Cross/ Pommel materials ??

Post by Svadilfari on Aug 14, 2011 21:45:52 GMT

Post by jhart06 on Aug 15, 2011 0:47:26 GMT

Post by StevenJ on Aug 15, 2011 16:32:07 GMT

Post by Svadilfari on Aug 16, 2011 21:02:30 GMT

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