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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2007 3:59:49 GMT
Hi guys im new here ,
Im in a medieval sword fightning class , right now im using a basic metal bastard training sword i got from my teacher (65$ CAD). I want a better sword (and a better looking one too lol) and i saw this practical hand and a half sword (pc-2106) at knifezone.ca .
My question is is it a good sword ? because in my class we hit each other sword a lot so far the one i have is pretty good to withstand the hit when i defend with it.
So any comments/feedbacks on the product would be greatly appreciated as this is my first real sword im gonna get (not counting the training one i have )
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 4, 2007 7:10:13 GMT
Hi, I have one of the previous generation of these swords which I have sharpened up as a beater. The one with only one fuller.
The steel is real tough - I can vouch for that via my blunting of three hardened files in a vain attempt to sharpen it.
It has a POB of 3.5" and has quite good point control. I like the balance.
I don't think you'll be at all disappointed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 5:52:58 GMT
I have the Hanwei Practical Knightly. I have to say I am very happy with it. I don't have the hand and half you are asking about, but I have a good impression of Hanwei/Paul Chen.
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Post by admin on Jun 22, 2007 10:35:55 GMT
Yup I've got a couple of the Hand and a Halfers, and I must second Brennos comments - they are as tough as nails (unlike some of Hanwei's other medieval swords... : ![:))](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/cheesy.png) The Medieval Practical Line are excellent value for money (review pending!) Cheers, - Paul
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 22, 2007 11:35:35 GMT
I've ordered one of the previous generation Hanwei Practical Viking swords as well now. I plan on sharpening this one up too as a single handed beater. I can only hope it's built of the same stuff as my hand and half. I wonder why they do their practical (stage) swords with a non welded peened tang, yet they have welded, threaded tangs on their $400 "functional" stuff. ![](http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/764/5050zb3.th.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 14:07:27 GMT
That is a good question brenno.
I've also got the H1/2 and its a nice solid sword. I've been debating if I want to go through the hassle of giving it an edge.
I like the scabbard to: I really wish hanwei (or somebody!) would offer those seperately as I think they'd make a good storage scabbard for other blades.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 22, 2007 14:16:06 GMT
Do It. Its not the best cutter but still quite good. Tough as anything as you already know. Good thruster. Awesome Beater.
It is impossible to sharpen it with hand files. I spent 4 hours on it and only got a third of the blade to a 30 degree bevel. That was ok for cutting but I though being such a thick blade it would cut better with about a 10 - 15 degree bevel.
I set up a drip to my bench grinder and a wooden jig to suport the blade and so it couldn't get sucked in. I'll get some photos when I do my viking sword. It worked great- way more fun / less effort. The blade didn't heat up at all as long as I kept it moving. I got some way ward scratches but I'm not that worried about aesthetics. Luckily the blade is so hard to cut back so if I ran off line it did hardly any damage.
Let me know if you want any help.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 21:18:57 GMT
Thanks brenno, I'll let you know if I decide to take the plunge. Right now I'm leaning toward just having it as a 'safe' blade that I can let novices handle without worry, and a pell beater.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 3, 2007 13:51:22 GMT
Have a check here to see a bit more on how I sharpen my Practicals /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=1183463660 ![:)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2007 18:22:04 GMT
I have the paul chen practical viking and have had it for at least 4 years now. I couldnt be happier with the exception that the handle cracked and needed to be replaced after an overly excessive amount, and I do mean excessive, use in sword on sword. It left me with a very good impression of the practical line.
However, the point of this post is to say that my practical sword did have a peened pomel, as some said theirs didnt. Are they not peening them on the newer modles?
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 4, 2007 2:34:25 GMT
Yes, absolutely. They state that they are free of welds and peened. You can check my photos of the peening on the above link.
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