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Post by Uhlan on Feb 22, 2013 18:04:39 GMT
I'd like to use the blade for a custom project. I like the lines of the blade but do not know whether it is any good. Could you give me an idea as to what to expect, is it good? If not, what is wrong about it? Overall Length:57 1/2'' Blade:44". Weight: 4 lb 10 oz Edge: Unsharpened P.O.B.: 3 3/4'' Thickness: 5.4 mm - 3.8 mm Width: 51.3 mm Grip Length: 9 5/8'' Pommel: Peened Thank you, cheers, Ulahn.
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Post by LeFaust on Feb 22, 2013 18:25:16 GMT
Heard the blade sags when held horizontally.
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Post by Uhlan on Mar 1, 2013 6:30:04 GMT
Thank you both for your replies. I have been busy at other fronts, so it took a while to get back here. I found this thread on the HEMA forum: hemaalliance.com/discussion/view ... 1&start=10 It seems they are very pleased with this Windlass, so I will go ahead with my project. I cannot use the Hanwei/Tinker line since they are to short. Thanks again. Cheers, Ulahn.
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Post by Noerenberg on Jun 25, 2013 21:44:17 GMT
Hi Ulahn, Did you get a chance to tear one of these apart yet? I've been curious about the tang on this one myself, if it is adequate this might be a near-future project for me too. Thanks, Eric
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Post by Uhlan on Jun 26, 2013 13:45:18 GMT
Hi Eric.
No, I have not yet. I am in the middle of two other projects. I bought the Novarra sword, same class, no problems. I do not think there is a reason to worry about the tang. If so, this would have cropped up somewhere on a forum and most certainly at Hema. These people use their swords for much more than just cutting and they are very, very, serious about their swords, as am I. There is much more to a tang than only thickness. As an extra bonus, kudo's to Windlass, the blade is not wippy, does not sag under it's own weight and handles well. See article above. There is still some stock here in Europe too. You make me want one again, oh darn it.
Cheers, Ulahn.
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Post by Noerenberg on Jun 27, 2013 0:55:11 GMT
Thanks Ulahn. There are so many possibilities with the blade and hardware on the English 2-hand that I think I'll take a chance on it in the next few months anyway. Even if the tang is not as burly as I'd want a full two hander to be, the whole thing could become a bastard or even a stout arming sword ( with enough left over for a by-knife! ). I'm really only paranoid that it might turn out to be one of their rare welded tangs, but I have no concrete reason to suspect that. Have fun with that Novarra, I kinda wish I had grabbed one of those when they were available in the states. Cheers, Eric
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Post by Uhlan on Jun 27, 2013 8:50:27 GMT
Hi Eric. Compared to the tang of the Pavia, where they had a tang extension, a long time ago, which was very strong, excellently welded and at the right place, the tang of the English is not very long. If you read the review of the Pavia, the owner abused his sword in a way very much over the top of what any sword can bare and than the tang broke higher up the extension, not on the weld. Mind: extension is not a rat tail. Even when it was not the fault of Windlass, they put on an even better tang. So, not to worry. Costumize all you want and show us the results please. Cheers, Ulahn.
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Post by Tanner on Jun 27, 2013 16:32:48 GMT
It's pretty common for large European swords to sag under its own weight. That's due to the to the long thin profile of the blade.
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Post by bigpete on Jul 19, 2013 18:03:01 GMT
Any more word on the English two hander? A good review would be most appreciated
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Post by Uhlan on Jul 20, 2013 15:38:41 GMT
Read the HEMA review mentioned above, that should tell you the sword is okay? HEMA people do not do junk, so when an HEMA person tells me the sword is good, than I have no reason to doubt that.
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Post by bigpete on Jul 20, 2013 23:09:38 GMT
I have read that several times and at n point does it mention what the tang set up is plus it would be nice if there was more than 1 review on a sword so potential buyers can get as much info es possible there's also no pictures other than what is shown on the MRL website. You can never have too much info IMO
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Post by Uhlan on Jul 21, 2013 7:55:24 GMT
Well, the sword is peened, so even with a review here on the forum chances are slight somebody would destroy the grip only to have a look at the tang. I thought to use the blade to hook up with another hilt, but now I have the Novara, so Windlass did all the work for me and it might be a long time before I go custom on the English, if ever. It still tempts me though! KOA has some very good pictures too and statistics. If you do Google Images: Windlass English two handed sword, maybe you will find something new. Looking at it the other way around: if the English would be a dud, with tangs breaking and whatnot, this would go viral on the net. Since no reports of duddery have come in, there must be a lot of satisfied costumers out there. It is a ,,no news is good news'' situation, I believe. The only other thing I can come up with, is for you to try to contact the HEMA person who did the review, or go to SFI or myArmoury to find out more. Cheers, Ulahn.
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Post by bigpete on Jul 21, 2013 9:33:29 GMT
Thanks I guess I'm really leary about buying anything overseas these days but point taken with the no news I good news analogy:-)
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