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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 19:56:35 GMT
Hello SBG,
I'm new to sword buying but have been a long time lover of swords, so hopefully the 'Beginner' forum is the best place to start with a few questions (it generally seems like the right place to me). I've been doing a substantial amount of reading to educate myself and reduce the obvious 'newbie' element - but I still am so please be patient (gentle?).
I'm not Compressed so-much as Diffused (pun intended) about a few things and would love to bounce a few questions out... As a first sword, I'm finding myself drawn to DSA's Scottish Claymore but from all my reading it appears that;
:arrow: DSA swords are generalized as being 'heavy' but by comparison (based on posted spec's) their Claymore seems in-line or even lighter than than some other Claymores (this includes Wallace's, Bruce's, etc) that I've looked at, (understanding the sword/blade length is shorter, which might explain some of the difference)
:?: Is this a 'hangover' feeling based on older swords? Anyone currently or recently own a DSA Claymore and willing to comment on whether this falls into that category or about it generally? The old board has a LOT of great reviews, but nothing on this baby - if I've missed one, kindly let me know.
My second choice is the Hanwei Claymore, but reading up has me thinking this is more commonly bought and, honestly, makes the DSA that little bit more desirable to me.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by Sébastien on Sept 28, 2011 20:52:28 GMT
Hello Mickey !
First of all, welcome to SBG, feel free to hang out here and have a good time !
About DSA ; I haven't handle any of their products, so what I will say is mostly repeating word-to-mouth rumors on SBG mixed in with some DSA sword owners comments. So, take what I will say with some salt ....
Older DSA products were often rumored to be more heavy and less balanced than other, similar products from other sellers. Not necessarily much heavier or much worse than Windlass product, but not much better. Recent DSA designs tend to be lighter and more appreciated than their predecessors. As to theur Claymore, I don't know anything about it, nor remember having read anything about it, but I'm sure some of my fellow forumnites will have more to say on that blade.
Hope this helps, see ya on the forum man.
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Post by chrisperoni on Sept 28, 2011 21:32:45 GMT
Hello, I have no firsthand knowledge so instead I would suggest messaging Darksword Armory and asking them if the specs on their website are up to date. Or you could try calling them contact page
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2011 17:20:43 GMT
** Just and update Eyal confirmed that the spec's are up-to-date/correct, so weight-wise this looks to me (in my limited experience) to be comparable to other Claymores. Put my call in to order mine Thanks for the help!
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Post by ChrisA on Sept 30, 2011 18:46:39 GMT
There is more to how heavy a sword feels in hand than the weight. Just going by the weight alone will not tell you much at all. A 3 pound bar of unshapened steel will feel far heavier than a properly made 3lb sword.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2011 21:16:28 GMT
Oh absolutely! I was hoping somebody who had experience with the (DSA) Claymore could share their thoughts on how it handled. Once mine arrives I'll do my best to share my impressions, as limited by experience they are, with a post.
Cheers
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