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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 13:06:15 GMT
I've been collecting swords for a while, since I was fifteen or so, and have quite a few that are wall hangers, so now that I know a lot more about swords and I want one that is something I can actually use for cutting and swinging around, and not be scared of it flying apart. I've heard good things about Cold Steel, other than some people saying that they aren't very historically accurate, or that they are too heavy, but historical accuracy isn't what I'm most concerned with. So basically, I'm looking at the Cold Steel line of sabers, namely the "1904 Austrian Saber". I've been looking all around "Kult of Athena" for various swords, and browsing Sword-Buyer's-Guide for reviews, and I'm pretty sure about buying a Cold Steel sword, simply because they do a large amount of testing to prove their steel is combat ready. So, can anyone give me advice on whether to buy this sword or if I should be looking for something "better for the money"? Thank you for any help
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 13:10:39 GMT
cold steel are good swords, just not so historically accurate and they tend to be a bit heavy. you shouldn't believe anything they put in those ''proof'' vids, but they are still(so far i heard) quite sturdy.
i think it will make a nice first sword.
welcome to the the forum btw
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 13:20:45 GMT
Thanks
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Post by wnydel on Dec 21, 2011 14:14:41 GMT
I have 3 Cold Steel's and have no complaints at all. You will see differing opinions on them, but they are not a bad choice IMO. And welcome, good to have you here.
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Post by Dr. Whom on Dec 21, 2011 14:17:36 GMT
I would get an Albion sword. It is only money, you will make more
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Post by S. Thomas on Dec 21, 2011 14:35:44 GMT
I`ve been drooling over this model myself for months. It`s very handsome. I own the 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre, and it`s quite nice. Buy a sword you like the looks of; after all, it`s YOU who`ll be handling/cutting with it, not someone else. That being said, it IS a good idea to do your homework. This forum, particularly the archives and Sword Review pages, are a wealth of information. Perusing these pages may save you from making a costly mistake-like buying a dud sword that is poorly put together or handles poorly. Forum member Dave Kelly has this sabre and has posted some information about it HERE: forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5413&p=65017&hilit=1904#p65017Best wishes with whatever sword you decide on.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 15:01:35 GMT
Thanks for the help Wyndel and S. Thomas, and as for buying an Albion, in my dreams . lol
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Post by Don Boogie on Dec 21, 2011 22:56:04 GMT
i bet you will not regret in buying a cold steel sword:) check out there various promotion video clips of how they test they're swords tobad i dont got their job
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Post by MOK on Dec 21, 2011 23:26:07 GMT
Cold Steel "proof" videos only prove three things: that their blades have functional cutting edges, that their weapons are solidly built (with very few notorious exceptions), and that they take themselves waaaaaayyyyyy too seriously. As a general thing, CS makes powerful and durable but overweight swords with highly variable degrees of historical accuracy - they're strong cutters, but somewhat awkward as fighting weapons. Some of their models are better than others, of course, and then, some people prefer unusually beefy swords for whatever reason. Ultimately, it's just a question of what exactly you're looking for.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Dec 21, 2011 23:28:11 GMT
Hi: Always a pleasure to see someone coming to the sword market with an interest in the underclass world of modern euro swords Historicity of weapons is important from a technical standpoint, because different nationalities do often adopt stylistic attitudes reflected in how they prefer to use and balance their swords. East european school of thought tended to stay with a cut heavy/percussive bladed temprament. This often means that their swords will have higher Center of Balance numbers allowing grater leverage in the cut and more force delivered in the blow. Your 1904 and the famous Civil War M1840 heavy saber are of this type of sword. Western schools tended to place greater emphasis on the use of the point and faster blades with smaller CoBs that sent the majority of the weight back on the hand; enabling better control of the point. The 1904 is a nose heavy, percussive saber. The so called CS 1830 french saber is actually an Napoleonic Light Cavalry Saber ANXI (1803). A pretty fast and maneuverable weapon. Hope this helps. Lots more to consider. Atlanta Cutlery has a showcase of Windlass's modern sabers. Many of them are fairly inexpensive and are in fact very acceptable cutting weapons, you don't have to be afraid of failing with. ( If KOA doesn't have one of these in stock Ryan Whitlager will get it for you. Just email him. )
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Post by Don Boogie on Dec 22, 2011 1:43:22 GMT
to mok,you have to admit:) there video's are funny!
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Post by MOK on Dec 22, 2011 8:35:13 GMT
Well, yeah, absolutely.
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