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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 1:06:21 GMT
Well recently I have become curious about buying my first entry level sword, All I own to this date would be a KOH replica sword made of 440 stainless steel, its 17" long and is very slim, making it look like a stiletto, anyways, its crap, I admit it. Now this is the sword I was looking at, affordable price, high carbon steel, good length and a fairly easily estimated weight, its sharpened and looks like a charm, whats your opinion on this sword? Is it good for entry level? I tend to ask many questions if I'm new to a subject or etc. Hope I can get good reviews or "stuff" on this blade! www.kultofathena.com/product~item~VA54079~name~Valiant+Armoury+War+Sword.htm
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 1:21:13 GMT
Hello! Welcome to the forum! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Theres lots of good info in the archives too, so don't be afraid to look around.
Anyways, as for the Valiant Armoury sword. I don't think there's much info on them at the moment. Another forum member wrote a review of their gladius in the review section, so you might want to check it out. He basically said that it was a lower end sword, but not too bad. For the money, it should be alright. It doesn't look to be too long, so it might be studier.
Other then that, Valiant seems to be an unknown quantity. However, Kult fo Athena has a fari return policy, so if anything goes wrong, you should be able to resolve it easily. You might want to shoot them an email aksing about the sword, they are quite friendly. If you do end up getting the sword, remember, we always appreciate a review! Enjoy the forum!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 1:23:48 GMT
Thanks, I'll check that review as soon as I can, I'll also get to writing that review!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 21:28:16 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 21:48:48 GMT
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 11, 2007 20:19:39 GMT
Yo, lone, I wouldn't buy the deepeeka, I've only handled one of their swords up close, a gladius, but the general consensus is they aren't really functional. Unless you weren't planning on cutting with it or doing any other actual sword like actions.
I don't have any experience with the cas-iberia stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2007 6:57:34 GMT
I am currently testing the CAS Iberia Lionheart. So far so good. The fittings are holding well, I don't see them coming apart. I doubt it has any real tempering, I can see some blade ware from hitting the tires. But that is not unreasonable for $115. If you do any cutting, you will have to sharpen it every once in a while. Don't get obsessed with sharpness though. Swords are not meant for shaving your face. I am not comfortable yet to put up a review, but I think Iberia is good for first time sword buyers. Not expensive, you can do some stupid things, like wack tree-branches. It does not look like the blade will break from cutting plastic bottles.
I am very uncomfortable recommending cheap hand and half swords. You generally put a lot of torque on the handle and blade as you strike. If you notice every sword I broke was a hand and half. If you really want a H&H, Darksword seems a good bet from the reviews I see. If you don't like those styles, Gen 2 should have some new batches soon. My feeling is that the tang on the Rhinelander is not any thicker then the tang on my Lionheart. The Rhinelander only weighs 2 lb 14 oz. My Lionheart weighs 2 lb 7 oz and it is a singlehand. If this was a $400 sword I would expect that they tempered it for extra strength. I don't think that is the case with a $130 sword. When it comes to cheap swords, short and thick is your best bet.
Over-all at $100 to $130, I feel good about Iberia. You can buy a few different styles and see what you like best. Then later on get a better version of that.
The Irish Style hilts are trouble. I broke Gen 2's Irish H&H. The pin broke just in front of the pommol in about 200 strikes. That thin pin is part of the tang and it stays that thin about an inch into the handle. The open ring pommol looks cool but it is a week design.
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 17, 2007 9:18:55 GMT
I never really cared for that open ring pommel look. It puts me off.
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