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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2007 19:26:08 GMT
Hello everybody,
I'm thinking about buying my first sword and after doing some research, i'm beginning to coonsider the Windlass Longsword. I was wondering if anybody who has that model would like to share their experience. it would be nice to have a good solid weapon for my first sword and i'm hoping to get some feedback about this particular sword before i make my final decision.
thanks a lot!
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Post by septofclansinclair on Dec 12, 2007 19:38:41 GMT
Like many longer Windlass swords, I believe that this may have a reputation for being "whippy;" that is, the blade is overly flexible. If you want a good solid sword, Gen2 is usually a good one. Their Norman sword is a good one, as I recall. Are you looking for single hand, hand and a half, or 2 hander?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2007 6:22:33 GMT
im looking for a larger sword, so probably a hand and a half or two hander. also, I've read some reviews that the windlass longsword is uncommonly not whippy, which is a good thing. maybe it has to do with the large ricasso. heard anything about that?
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 14, 2007 7:02:49 GMT
I still say the Hanwei Albrecht II above all other sub $300 bastards, until the new Tinker Hanweis come out. That or a Darksword.
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 14, 2007 9:49:39 GMT
The Hanwei looks so good, but my personal favorite is the Gen2 Norman/12th Century/Whatever-it's-called-now.
After seeing Mike and Ric with it, I need to have one. The blade is just overly polished, which I don't like. Fine grit sandpaper should fix that. =)
I don't think I've seen the Windlass you're talking about Mac, but I've got a Windlass in the mail right now and if the sword isn't whippy, I'd say go for it.
We can give suggestions, but it's all up to you mate.
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 14, 2007 10:09:20 GMT
The Windlass Longsword is an attractive piece. I'm personally more taken with the 15th Century Longsword by the same. I think somebody on here...was it Lancelot Chan? larry? One of those L names...or maybe I'm thinking of something else entirely...anyway, I'm certain I've seen one of the two reviewed here... Give 'em a search if you haven't yet, see what who had to say. Gen2 also makes some fine swords, especially if you're looking for something to get both hands on. Their Black Prince, Lucerne, Irish hand-and-a-half, and 12th Century/Norman swords all seem to be outstanding candidates. The only one of these I've personally handled, though, is the 12th Century/Norman, which belonged to ShooterMike and if memory serves had been modified slightly? It was a very nice sword, anyway. I have the matching mini dagger which Mr. Dan Davis blued and put up here in our classifieds a while back and I must say, it's quite the piece, too. Now to just imagine it three times the size... Also worth consideration is Darksword, but a caution to the new kids: they're monsters. Heavy beasts designed for stage sparring that come blunt but through Arms of Valor can be given a good edge and with a good arm will cut just about anything. Hanwei is currently revamping their Western line, so it may be wise to wait a bit yet before buying one of their swords, unless you get word from a dealer that guarantees you the new line. In which case, the Albrecht II/ hand-and-a-half is a popular choice, I'm personally eyeing a new Bastard Sword, or if I hear tale of their Lowlander being beefed up I may go that route. Also, their Edward III seems quite good, though I didn't particularly care for it, myself; again, the one I handled had been modified by ShooterMike. Windlass seems to suffer from over-flexibility in their swords, save on the shorter models, and a few exxceptions have been claimed otherwise lately, but most of those are discontinued now. Windlass also has had trouble with hilt assembly in the past, and their scabbards are utilitarian at best, but they fill their niche nicely. Whether that niche is your niche is your call. I'll shut up now. Wow, I shouldn't type so much on my phone; I spend hours fixing typos.
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 14, 2007 10:30:54 GMT
Good thing you started that post just after the thread was started, huh? Hanwei is upping their whole line? I thought they were just adding new pieces. That is certainly good news!
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 14, 2007 10:52:19 GMT
I think I started on that post after having read yours when it was newly posted. Probably took me a good half hour to peck away at this keypad with my numbing thumbs. Glad I have a Treo; qwerty sure is nice. On Hanwei, they have indeed made some improvements to their western line. I believe their rep, Mr. Blake Pogue, has joined us to share some of their progress. Looks like they're making solid pommels now. smaller on some swords now like the Albrecht II, and fattening up the blades a bit; making them more sturdy/durable. On top of that, they've been adding some nice stuff to their lineup, too, especially with the joining of forces with Mr. "Tinker" ...uh... (the spelling of the man's surname escapes me; Pearce?). Some good-looking stuff coming from that one. On a similar note; macgregor89, depending on how much you're willing to dish out and how long you can wait, the aforementioned Hanwei/Tinker alliance should be some fine swords. Also of interest, though, could be Valiant Armory's new line. Blades designed by Angus Trim, the Signature Line featuring scabbards designed by Christian Fletcher; combined into some utterly stunning pieces. I think they're looking to be in the $500ish+ range, though? Still, worth a look if you're interested.
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 14, 2007 10:59:12 GMT
ATrim has some beautiful pieces, that I'd love to own (one day...). I am glad to hear that Hanwei is using solid pommels now. To be honest, it's one of the only things that steered me away from them in the first place.
The Eddy3 and Albrecht are very tempting now.
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 14, 2007 11:09:51 GMT
I've got two AT's coming my way in the near future and am more than happy to tell anybody who might listen. My 1315 is paid in full, including a scabbard (just the basic floppy leather, no wood core for my wallet) and should be here pretty much any time now. I've also got 1/3 down on a 1506, also with scabbard; now to find the remaining 2/3... The solid pommels are definitely good news for Hanwei. They seem to have done some good work on handling, too; check out ShooterMikes Bastard Sword comparison (find it yourself, I'm worthless with a single browser window that doesn't support tabs; stupid Windows Mobile 5 with its stupid IE5...)
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 15, 2007 6:01:30 GMT
Make sure you check between your couch cushions for that last 2/3!
I've probably read Mike's comparison. I've read almost all of them. I'll go back and try to find it. =)
I was looking mostly at AT's single-handed longswords. I think it was their Type X, but I cant remember the model designation. I'll go back and look at those later tonight, too. He makes a lot of great looking pieces, but I'm just not in the market for all the ones that look good.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2008 20:40:54 GMT
Hey there, My first sword was a windlass shrewsbury and though its not prefect I do have to say that, to me, windlass is generally a good "first sword" to go with. Even with their "whippiness" they are fun swords to handle and mess around with. Good luck on the sword.
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Post by rammstein on Jan 1, 2008 20:50:02 GMT
I love my shrewsbury
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