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Post by Neil G. on Nov 3, 2011 19:56:53 GMT
I'm definitely pretty disappointed. I've been looking forward to these blades since they announced them and I figured they were a great alternative to having to shell out thousands for an Albion or Raven Armoury blade... but alas.
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Post by chuckinohio on Nov 5, 2011 14:30:21 GMT
Alas indeed.
Dare we still hold out some hope that the Valeria sword will at least be usable I wonder?
Assuming that he would touch it, maybe the Windlass Atlantean would be a candidate for some new shoes from BrotherBanzai?
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Post by jhart06 on Nov 5, 2011 15:14:52 GMT
I just had him quote me on something that would have been a less intensive mod, furniture wise, and.. Unless that blade is the same quality as a high end albion, I don't see the price as being feasible or worth it.
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Post by chuckinohio on Nov 5, 2011 15:46:33 GMT
With that said, the Windlass effort appears to be a candidate for the SBG Epic Fail award.
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Post by jhart06 on Nov 5, 2011 15:55:54 GMT
Dont get me wrong, BB's work would be worth what he charged.. But it'd be like wrapping a turd in the Crown Jewels... Doesn't make much sense..
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Post by chuckinohio on Nov 5, 2011 16:02:14 GMT
That was exactly the way that I interpreted your post.
If the cost is that close, it makes no sense to tie BBs hands with a blade of questionable worth.
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Post by ecovolo on Nov 6, 2011 4:18:51 GMT
My question also. So far, it looks like the Windlass Atlantean is a bust . . .
But what about the other two (read: The Valeria sword and Conan's Father's sword)?
--Edward
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Post by chuckinohio on Nov 6, 2011 10:22:53 GMT
Seeing how the Atlantean was constructed, I am very leery of taking the plunge on any of them until photographic evidence of their respective construction methods surfaces. I still hold out hope that the Valeria sword at least has the pommel threaded onto the tang, instead of just epoxied onto the end of the grip like an after thought. I'm assuming that the Fathers sword is done like the Atlantean, but perhaps it is threaded onto the tang at least? Damn it to hell, but this is a bummer. I guess thats what we get for pie in the sky wishing eh?
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Post by jhart06 on Nov 6, 2011 13:22:26 GMT
Looking up close at the pics of valeria, from Kult Of Athena, something looks odd about. Cant put my finger on it, but the size looks a bit bigger than needed. Or than the promo pieces.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 6, 2011 13:58:49 GMT
ughhh....ill never buy a WIndlass Sword after seeing thing, even if its a quality one. Im no fan of false advertising....that thing is constructed exactly like id expect a 49.99$ Sword Like object from Taiwan. F.U. Windlass
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 6, 2011 15:37:39 GMT
It is a bummer that these turned out like they did but from looking at the cost when they were advertised, it was pretty obvious that they were not going to deliver much as far as quality of construction and fittings were concerned.
KOA Listing:
Hand-forged from 1085 high carbon steel and tempered to 52 HRC for strength, this sword has been expertly reproduced by the master craftsmen at Windlass Steelcrafts, as an exact replica of the sword used on screen in the classic Conan the Barbarian. From the intricate details on the guard and pommel, to the deep runes on the powerful blade, this is truly a masterful reproduction.
MRL Listing:
Hand-forged from 1085 high carbon steel and tempered to 52 HRC for strength, this swords has been expertly reproduced by the master craftsmen at Windlass Steelcrafts®, as an exact replica of the sword used on screen. From the intricate details on the guard and pommel, to the deep runes on the powerful blade, this is truly a masterful reproduction.
I did not see any indication of materials used other than the blade and that it is threaded from the main vendors.
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Post by garbarian on Nov 6, 2011 18:31:44 GMT
My expectations were not that high. I did not expect them to be as bad as they are though; planned on getting one and doing some modifications but there are too many flaws. I backed off. I feel for those who did receive one and I hope that if they decide to return it all goes well. KOA is very good about returns/cancellations. Shameful work from Windlass, IMO :x FYI; I was just reading through the magazine article posted. It mention the fittings being made of brass at least twice, ( difficult to make out).
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 7, 2011 4:35:35 GMT
Yeah - whatever magazine that posted the review needs to crack down on the reviewer of the swords. He could have been given the original prototypes which might have been made differently, but I doubt it. I usually just go with the description listed by KOA or MRL and ask them if I have questions. When I saw the prices for these swords, I knew they were not going to be that great.
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Post by Isshogai on Nov 7, 2011 16:45:06 GMT
So sorry to hear this. Using substandard material can claiming it's brass is shocking. I mean how do they expect to get away with that. Have you been able to return it?
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Post by kaiyo on Nov 7, 2011 21:38:09 GMT
sad sad, was hopinng that they are any good wanted to order them, now i will save the money
thanks for the review !
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Post by joeydac on Nov 7, 2011 23:37:18 GMT
to everyone interested in this review I would like to say thank you and hope it saved some people money in the process as stated in the magazine it said the fittings were made of brass as well as a email that I sent them regarding them as for the windlass quote I have a real problem with them being called battle ready or a masterful reproduction when the pommel is held on by a rubber shim and the handle is hollow thin metal and the thickest part of the blade is thinner than most folding knives I own I personally would not swing it around and as far as tge return kultofathena was great with the way the handled it I would also like to leave you all with this pic and you can decide is this a sword that should be deemed a masterfully reproduction m1106.photobucket.com/albumview/ ... 4.jpg.html Also I wold like to add I'm not here to bash windlass or any other vendors just trying to promote sword safety and savings to other members ias I own a fairly large collection with a number of older windlass and would not consider this piece a fully functional weapon
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 8, 2011 0:07:33 GMT
Crom laughs at your Windlass Steelcrafts....Laughs from His mountain, as he casts them out of Valhalla along with Jason Momoa and his "conan LARP sword"
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Post by leoghan on Nov 24, 2011 19:19:24 GMT
Cimmerians didn't believe in Valhalla that was the Asier and Vanir. Cimmerians after life was the endless gray mists . the new swords may look like crap but the character was way closer to who and what conan is than Arnie ever hoped to be.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 25, 2011 2:25:22 GMT
i respectfully disagree, it was poor acting at best, and his lines were pretty lame. Arnold Shall forever be remembered as the "real" Conan in my book, and Many Many others.
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Post by leoghan on Nov 25, 2011 2:30:40 GMT
then you must not have read any of Robert E Howards stories. and sense he created the character ill stick to his as the REAL Conan.
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