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Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 12, 2011 5:06:54 GMT
Are there any reviews extant for the historical swords made by www.chevalierdauvergne.com/ ? Some of there stuff looks really nice, but considering the prices, I wouldn't want to risk it without hearing a bit about their products first. |
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Post by Dave Kelly on Dec 12, 2011 21:58:30 GMT
Several of us here have talked about taking the plunge, but I don't know anyone ever actually having done so. I was sorely tempted to take a whack at the $1000.00 Grenadier a Cheval that they insist on doing by wire transfer. Just couldn't bring myself to making the outlay without a better understanding of the historical weapon. 'course if you'd like to be the first into the minefield we'd all be ever so grateful...  |
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Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 13, 2011 1:27:00 GMT
Well, if fronted the $ 820 for their Chasseur à cheval sabre, I would be happy to  I had heard some rumblings once on SFI that they are connected to a company which makes modern fencing equipment, which might at least give a hint at how their quality control, overall outlook is. |
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Post by Anders on Dec 13, 2011 18:15:42 GMT
Don't their tangs look a bit thin and rat-tailish, though? Check out their bare blade section. Granted, that doesn't mean they are unsafe, but they definitely could be sturdier.
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Post by MOK on Dec 14, 2011 15:41:30 GMT
Judging by the photos they look like thin threaded rods welded to stub tangs. Personally, I wouldn't trust their structural integrity without a much closer look, at the very least.
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I had heard some rumblings once on SFI that they are connected to a company which makes modern fencing equipment, which might at least give a hint at how their quality control, overall outlook is.
