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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 17:35:30 GMT
I just got my Atrim DD1402 from Lees Armory over the weekend had a chance to polish here up and get ride of some of the minor rust/grind marks. I am very happy with it now and it looks great. One can still pick these swords up at a great price right now 265.00 USD including shipping. They will come needing some work but if you are not afraid of doing a little polishing this will be a great sword for light cutting and is a deadly thruster. I think that this style of sword best fits into a type XVa even if it is a little on the short side for blade length. Let me know what you guys think on Oakshot typology opinions are more than welcome. stand alone [a href=" "][/a][/url] close up of hilt [a href=" "][/a][/url] in the hand shot. [a href=" "][/a][/url] comparison shot next to Atrim XIV Makers Mark new from Christian Fletcher. [a href=" "][/a][/url] Specs on the DD 1402 31 1/2" blade 8 1/2" hilt 10" cross blade is 1 1/2" at the cross weight 2lb 4oz So far it has only cut cardboard boxes and it has done a great job dispatching those with no problems. No marks on the blade either so another bonus. More detailed review will follow once the weather warms up.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 17:55:36 GMT
I don't think it fits into any Oakeshott typology frankly. It looks like a cross between a lengthened gladius and a fantasy leaf blade. The sharp angular taper near the tip is what sort of puts me off. But the price isn't bad.
Congrats.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 18:41:47 GMT
I like the look of it, slightly unusual. How much work did you put into it?
Oh, and please post cutting vids!
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Post by YlliwCir on Feb 11, 2008 19:24:59 GMT
I like the XIV, I bet it cuts great.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 19:36:05 GMT
I like the look of it, slightly unusual. How much work did you put into it? Oh, and please post cutting vids! I thought it was eye catching myself and since the price is right thought why not. It took around 1.5 hours to do the blade and the cross guard since both had light rust spots on it. I used 180 grain sand paper which was course enough to get the spots off and still fine enough for a nice satin finish. It really looks good now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 19:37:45 GMT
Thanks Ric, I have used it to trust into a couple of boxes in the basement not enough room right now to do any cutting. I am eagerly waiting to do some cutting with it tough.
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Post by YlliwCir on Feb 11, 2008 19:54:29 GMT
Yeah, I hear ya, Once. It's really cold here too and I'm chompin at the bit.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 20:16:51 GMT
It took around 1.5 hours to do the blade and the cross guard since both had light rust spots on it. I used 180 grain sand paper which was course enough to get the spots off and still fine enough for a nice satin finish. It really looks good now. Cheers
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