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Post by ShortbowShinnon on Sept 11, 2012 20:35:37 GMT
...that doesn't have an anthromorphic hilt.
I've looked at the one by KC, but due to the mixed reviews of them, decided otherwise.
Any suggestions?
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Post by Elheru Aran on Sept 11, 2012 21:08:49 GMT
The KC is a good piece; only caveat about it is it may need a little work. Ritter Steel makes one that is very similar, but I wouldn't necessarily go for that one-- Ritter doesn't have the best rep. Legacy Arms/G2 makes an 'Iberian Falcata'. It's not very accurate, a big heavy chopper of a sword. The Windlass 'brass handled kopis' is a better reproduction, but still not awesome. Honestly I think for a good falcata you would really need to contact someone like Himalayan Imports, since a khukuri is basically a small falcata... Deepeeka has two cast bronze swords. Meh. Del Tin has what I think is probably the best production piece so far... www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... ltic+Sword There are a few out there; for example, Ollin Sword has a 'Legion X sword' which is basically a Romano-Celtic short spatha. Manning Imperial-- pricey but the historical accuracy is good-- make a very few pieces. After this basically you're stuck with going custom... |
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Post by Elheru Aran on Sept 11, 2012 21:13:17 GMT
Almost forgot two options!
Neil Burridge's Bronze Age Crafts are pretty much the best place you can go for authentic cast bronze swords. Supply is limited and they're expensive, unfortunately.
Albion also sells a bare 'Celtic Longsword' blade that you can hilt out yourself; the hilts aren't particularly complex, they just require that you be a decent woodworker with some skill at metal, and of course if you request a heat-treated blade you'll have to clean it up and sharpen it yourself. Beside that though, good deal at $175 heat treated! It is only 28" long though, but this isn't unreasonable; the Del Tin above is the same.
Hope this all helps...
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Jan 30, 2013 1:16:37 GMT
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Post by Luka on Jan 30, 2013 9:55:27 GMT
This should be a bronze sword. But it does look nice.  |
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Post by Arwyn on Feb 4, 2013 23:26:32 GMT
Depends on what kind of Celtic sword. If your looking for the shorter, earlier blades, and the some of the Irish/British swords, they are actually pretty well represented from a blade perspective. For the longer 4th Century continental La Tene style blades, its either the Del Tin, or you can get the blade blank from Albion and pay a cutlerer to mount if for you.
I am going with the later option, will by buying the blank and working on a complete mounting and scabbard.
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Post by Kyuubi on Feb 19, 2013 19:15:25 GMT
Hi! I'm just a newbie here and I'm looking forward to know more about swords and what kind of sword fits me..
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 28, 2013 14:28:03 GMT
I can attest to the quality of the Albion celtic longsword. It is actually stamped with the LaTene monicher. I ordered the non HT option so as to etch and engrave before hand, but aside from being a little short, it's a lightning quick little thing, and compared to my other euro's it's light as a feather. I cant wait to get mine finished up.
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Post by joeyPop on Apr 2, 2013 10:50:15 GMT
Good for you sir. You are more comfortable using it I guess. I hope I can own one celtic longswords.
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 2, 2013 11:31:25 GMT
I have the Del Tin 4th Century BC Celtic Sword - DT204A and it is a good little sword.
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Post by Alex.Moranz on Apr 5, 2013 2:55:48 GMT
I too can attest to the Albion bare blade. I bought the HT version and had it mounted by Christian Fletcher. Was a lightning fast sword that felt like a lightsaber in my hand. I recently sold it here on this forum and I am sure you can still find pictures of it. If not you can hit me up with a PM. I would highly recommend it.
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