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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 8, 2007 3:03:35 GMT
So what do you think? Hanwei Edward III Sword - PC2033 Edward III of England was a warrior-king who is remembered in history for his dramatic victory against the French at Crecy (1346) This sword is a replica of his actual battle sword that has survived through the centuries. The style is typical of a 14th century battle sword but the fittings are undoubtedly those of a king, from the heavy gilding to the adder-skin grip to the beautifully enameled coat of arms. The flattened diamond-section blade bears the emblem of the Order of the Garter, badge of the Knights of St. George, founded by Edward. This well-balanced sword may be wielded single-handed or hand-and-a-half style. Features a functional carbon steel blade. Includes matching scabbard. Overall Length: 42 1/2 In Blade: 33 1/2 In Weight: 3 lb 2 oz Retail Price: $389.00 $229.95
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Post by randomnobody on Oct 8, 2007 3:20:45 GMT
Since ShooterMike's (possibly a few others, as well) high praise of this sword, it's been on my list for future consideration. Unfortunately, the blade itself simply doesn't match my own sense of aesthetics, and the overall package is a touch shorter than I'm looking for in my next Euro-style sword. Couple that with it's moderately high price tag, and I won't be getting this until I've held it in my hand FIRST. It will have to win me before I buy it.
Most of my problem is I'm so stuck on fullers in my Euro blades, that I can't help but think how much better looking this would be with even a narrow, half-length fuller, rather than the blade type it has (nevermind typologies). Not to say it's blade is bad, it's just not to my aesthetic taste. Since I buy most of my swords online now, I shop by looks first, reviews second, and have to go by feel once I've already paid, which lends the feel category a bad start...
On that note, it's furniture is certainly very pretty, and I'm sure it's a fine sword. Just not one I can see myself with.
I'm open to further review of this sword, though, so RicWilly, if you get one, do share your thoughts.
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Post by ShooterMike on Oct 8, 2007 3:36:20 GMT
Rick, All I can say is this. I bought my Hanwei Edward III before the SBG Forum started. And I had already reworked the hilt. Otherwise, I would have done a full-blown review. I like mine enough that I even considered buying another one just to have a factory original condition version to do a review on. Save me from having to do this by grabbing one for yourself. I can just about guarantee you'll like it. The only warning I would offer is that several Hanwei swords I've bought came "sharpish" instead of really sharp. Just know that you might want to complete the sharpening to make it really shine.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 8, 2007 4:59:01 GMT
Mike, sounds good. Is the scabbard wood core?
Random, I understand your preference. For myself, I like that it doesn't have a fuller.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 8, 2007 6:14:04 GMT
I like fullers too, but now that I have a few swords with them I'm over that. I'd buy it for the bling, and because I bet it would handle great, and be one of the toughest Hanwei westerns being that the tang is peened and the pommel is a solid ring. I know their blade steel is tough, it's their pommels you have to watch.
I want to buy it.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 8, 2007 7:02:14 GMT
Actually, Brenno, it was the bling put me off the thing at first. Ha. I'm not real attracted to the pretty swords, tho the more I look at it the more I like it. I was looking at some more Gen2s but I got three of those so I was looking to branch out. Mike says good things about this one. I'm thinking I'll buy it soon. yup.
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Post by randomnobody on Oct 8, 2007 11:41:08 GMT
The fuller thing is the least of what's kept me back from this one, despite its rave reviews. I'm just not overly fond of the style. Only my own preference at this point.
I'm anxious to hear what you think of it, though, Rick. I may still pick up my own, but I've got a few other things on my list first.
Looking forward to your review.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 8, 2007 15:52:54 GMT
Yeah, I hear you, Random. I got so many swords I'm wanting right now. I kinda blame this forum for that. My addiction had kinda gone into remission until I signed up here and got interested in cutting stuff. LOL, Cutting with the Gen2 12th century got me liking the bigger ones. I got to wait a few days till KOA comes back from vacation, they got the best price, right now this ones at the top of the list.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 8, 2007 16:06:00 GMT
I think you're on the right track Ric. I think its a mint sword and you'll love it. My name's envious, and I'm a swordaholic.
But I can also offer this assurance - I've ground down 2 hanwei blades and subsequently abused them. They've been very hardy and tough as nails. The only hassle I had was when I discovered my Viking's pommel was glued on - which I fixed now.
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Post by ShooterMike on Oct 8, 2007 16:20:34 GMT
I think you'll love this one, Rick. If the bling factor is a bit too high, you could remove the rings from the grip. That's what I did. It really changed the look.
Oh, and the scabbard is one of the nicest leather over wood core ones I have seen. The metal fittings are very nicely done too. I just can't get the suspension system to work well for me.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 8, 2007 18:55:32 GMT
Thanks for the info, Mike. For some reason I was associationg pretty with fragile, that notion has been put to rest, I'm liking the way it looks now. Yeah, Brenno, you and Mike have given me a new respect for the sturdiness of the Hanwei brand. As for the addiction, I can stop anytime I want.
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