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Post by demonskull on Jul 1, 2017 10:57:42 GMT
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Post by 28shadow on Jul 1, 2017 14:15:34 GMT
Is that steel butted maile?
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Post by Scott on Jul 1, 2017 15:44:14 GMT
It's butted. Given they suggest keeping it oiled when not in use I'd assume it's steel.
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Post by 28shadow on Jul 1, 2017 15:54:29 GMT
It's butted. Given they suggest keeping it oiled when not in use I'd assume it's steel. Shame. I got excited at the prospect of some cheap riveted mail.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 1, 2017 16:34:07 GMT
It also consists of two different ring sizes making repairs more difficult. The butted mail should not be a big issue in itself if put to occasional light use. It’s certainly not for the re-enactor putting it routinely to hard use.
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Post by demonskull on Jul 2, 2017 7:49:01 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2017 18:37:28 GMT
I need the Windlass Black Sword as the Deal of the Day, again (as well as Conan's sword when in stock ha!). Is there a way to request an item to be a deal of a day? Or is there a way to be notified when a particular item is the deal of the day? Or do we check this thread or the site everyday? Thanks.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 2, 2017 18:57:55 GMT
I need the Windlass Black Sword as the Deal of the Day, again (as well as Conan's sword when in stock ha!). Is there a way to request an item to be a deal of a day? Or is there a way to be notified when a particular item is the deal of the day? Or do we check this thread or the site everyday? Thanks. Go to MRL’s website. www.museumreplicas.com/ scroll down until you see “Deal of the Day”, click.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2017 19:08:43 GMT
That sounds like too much work but I will try...ha! Thanks.
Wow....this thread has more views than any single thread on any forum (swords, trucks, cars, motorcycles, guns, etc.) I have ever seen!?!
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Post by tancred on Jul 2, 2017 23:51:52 GMT
The European Sword really is a good one. I bought a used older model back when this sword had been retired, and it seemed like there was no other hope of getting one other than a used one. I think there are slight differences between the older original model and this updated one. It says its on closeout, so get it while you can if you're interested. Imo, I think the European looks better aesthetically than the somewhat similar Classic Medieval Sword, and its definitely lighter and easier to handle. Blade Runner, either checking MRL's site or this thread is the best and fastest way to keep track of the DoTD. As for me, I'm hoping MRL's Crusader Chopper, Shiavona, Sword of Avalon, and Sword of St. Casilda pop up soon on the DoTD. The latter is on back order, though. I placed an order almost at the same time they sold the last one, and now I have to wait.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 0:17:44 GMT
Tancred, thanks. Will do. Yeah, I'm still waiting for Conan's sword to be off backorder. Could get it eles where but I want this site to get credit as well as ensure I get latest version with tang mods.
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Post by demonskull on Jul 3, 2017 1:11:48 GMT
I need the Windlass Black Sword as the Deal of the Day, again (as well as Conan's sword when in stock ha!). Is there a way to request an item to be a deal of a day? Or is there a way to be notified when a particular item is the deal of the day? Or do we check this thread or the site everyday? Thanks. In answer to your question, MRL doesn't really take requests for the DOD. They pick what they want to promote based on inventory level, popularity of the item and whether they are discontinuing the item or not. This is the best place to check the DOD as we constantly remind members of the promo code. I've known of several members that went to the MRL site first, pulled the trigger on an expensive item and then remembered the promo code later.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 1:16:08 GMT
Thanks for the tip, demonskull. I will do so.
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Post by nddave on Jul 3, 2017 2:57:25 GMT
Tancred, thanks. Will do. Yeah, I'm still waiting for Conan's sword to be off backorder. Could get it eles where but I want this site to get credit as well as ensure I get latest version with tang mods. What's these tang mods you speak of? I'm interested in some tang and hilt modification, might nust make it worth getting one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 3:26:42 GMT
Nddave, the original Windlass version of the Conan Atlantean had a wimpy tang. Sometime around 2014, MRL beefed up the tang. Although, several sources sell the sword, I want to be sure I do not get "old stock". Since MRL is the official Windlass distributor, and actually made the changes to a better tang, I know I will get "new stock" with the new wider and longer tang from MRL.
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Post by demonskull on Jul 3, 2017 7:05:30 GMT
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Post by demonskull on Jul 4, 2017 11:19:34 GMT
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Post by demonskull on Jul 5, 2017 7:58:42 GMT
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Post by nddave on Jul 6, 2017 2:09:33 GMT
Nddave, the original Windlass version of the Conan Atlantean had a wimpy tang. Sometime around 2014, MRL beefed up the tang. Although, several sources sell the sword, I want to be sure I do not get "old stock". Since MRL is the official Windlass distributor, and actually made the changes to a better tang, I know I will get "new stock" with the new wider and longer tang from MRL. Good to hear. Any word on if they changed out the handle too, or is it still a hollow tube?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2017 3:04:36 GMT
It's still a tube. But looks different (trying to post a link of before and after tang mods, but some pics on this site are not working-photobucket issue).
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