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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2008 20:59:14 GMT
Hello everyone, i want a really big 2 handed sword that has durability, good edge retention, and most of all, MASSIVE CUTTING POWER. I've been looking into the DSA Gothic or the CS 2 handed Great sword. Do you guys have any pros or cons about these swords? or any other sword suggestions? thank you very much.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2008 21:44:09 GMT
For what it's worth, I've got the DSA Gothic and absoutely LOVE it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2008 21:57:42 GMT
id say dsa Gothic even know i love cold steel but the Gothic is overall better quality
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Post by enkidu on Jan 23, 2009 22:19:00 GMT
I've got both swords at home and having cut with both i can tell you that there is a massive difference. First of all both swords are quite different, the DSA Gothic i definitly a good sword for the price in all given aspects ( be sure to order it sharpened, even if DSA have reduced the thickness of their edge its still the same hardness and not a joy to sharpen at all ) and the CS two-hander is... well... an unwieldy monster. Sure it cuts ( i've through wood planks with it with ease ) but you better get an axe to do the job. The DSA havent the same weight so the raw power is a bit down but you gain the difference in control and maniability. Overall you'll be way more happy with the DSA for its versality. Both have oustanding structural integrity ( i have an older CS version of the two-hander and it holds well, but from what i've seen of the new model i would be scared to test it on hard targets )but another thing to consider is the fact that both companies made some changes since the versions i have and DSA are now pinned with an edge better suited for cutting and the CS seem to have some QC issues and the new pommel attachment looks a bit suspicious ( there's a review in the review section ).
All things consider i wouldnt hesitate buying the DSA over the CS two-hander. But both swords are quite different, and depending on what you are looking for ( you seem put the emphasis on MASSIVE cutting ) maybe the DSA isnt the one to do the job, in that case i suggest you to take a look at Hanwei's claymore, hand a half, the DSA ranger, Del tin's Schiavonesca, claymore, german hand a half that are all roughly in th comparable price range and of said better quality. ( i can only asses for the DSA ranger and Hanwei's claymore, the others i havent handled. )
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2009 22:51:06 GMT
Hello everyone, i want a really big 2 handed sword that has durability, good edge retention, and most of all, MASSIVE CUTTING POWER. I've been looking into the DSA Gothic or the CS 2 handed Great sword. Do you guys have any pros or cons about these swords? or any other sword suggestions? thank you very much. I’ve not handled either so this is just pure speculation. I suppose it depends on what you want it for. if you want something that just looks impressive then the CS will probably suite. If you want a sword to actually use then I think the weight of the CS would be an issue. The CS weighs almost 7 lbs which is massive. If your plan to cut through very heavy targets, like they do in the CS video then the huge weight will help to carry the momentum through. However for anything else its just going to be to unwieldy. The DSA is a much more manageable weight at 3lbs 8 oz, so if you want a usable sword I would go for the DSA.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2009 23:00:21 GMT
musicalpoo, I don't know if you know it, but you keep reviving threads that have been dead for months. It gives the date of each post, and chances are if it's more than a couple weeks since the last one, the discussion probably ended quite a while ago...
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Post by enkidu on Jan 23, 2009 23:24:47 GMT
lol !
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2009 14:33:47 GMT
It is not a bad thing to revive a topic. If you have something smart to share with us or ask.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 24, 2009 17:43:25 GMT
But mainly he's just saying something someone else has already said, or agreeing with something someone posted 5 months ago!
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Post by musicalpoo on Jan 25, 2009 22:03:30 GMT
Thanks Yrx!
I don't see the big deal, I just joined and I was adding my response, is there a problem with this? I was asking questions for 6 months before I actually bought my sword.
have fun, and keep nagging Yrx!
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Post by genocideseth on Jan 26, 2009 2:18:48 GMT
It has been sub conscientiously agreed upon that it is Ok to revive old threads. I do not completely agree with this (But to an extent I do), but it appears to have been decided. After all, we are a friendly forum, are we not?
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Post by musicalpoo on Jan 26, 2009 6:38:49 GMT
indeed, this is a friendly forum, Coldnapalm has been picking on me for being a danger to my community with my sword, but he's just trying to justify his comments, I'm sure he's a friendly dude when you meet him.
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Post by shadowhowler on Jan 26, 2009 7:00:50 GMT
indeed, this is a friendly forum, Coldnapalm has been picking on me for being a danger to my community with my sword, but he's just trying to justify his comments, I'm sure he's a friendly dude when you meet him. He can seem snipy sometimes... but his point is VERY valid. Swords are dangerous WEAPONS... sometimes people forget that. In some ways... swords are more dangerous then guns. A gun without bullets isn't much to feat... but a sword, even one thats not sharp, can cause a lot of harm to yourself or others if you are not carefull. One of the things we try to be clear on here... in addition to helping one another avoid poorly built swords and rip offs... is sword safetly. We try to stress alaways that swords are not toys... but weapons of war... to be handled with caution and care at ALL times. Many of us have seen, experinced or heard of one horror story or another of what has happened to people who did NOT respect their swords as dangerous weapons... and paid for that mistake. So when Cold Napalm and others read about you smashing chairs with your sword with other people standing nearby and prying open creates or whatever... he cringes a bit in fear. Not only is it dangerous for you and everyone around you... not only does it show a poor judgement and lack of respect for the weapon and its intended purpass... but he (and I) worry that others will read those comments and judge the whole of our community in the same light. That would be a shame... because most of us care VERY much about sword safety and it would be sad for the whole of us to be judged by the poorly thought out actions of a few or one. Anyway... sorry about the rant... but I thought it worth saying. Like Cold Napalm said... the only reason to point this out is out of worry and concern for your safty and the safety of those near you. Swords are dangerous when used as they are MENT to be used... they are MUCH more so when used as they are NOT ment to be used. Please take care with your weapons and do not forget that they are exactly that... weapons.
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Post by musicalpoo on Jan 26, 2009 7:08:18 GMT
indeed, this is a friendly forum, Coldnapalm has been picking on me for being a danger to my community with my sword, but he's just trying to justify his comments, I'm sure he's a friendly dude when you meet him. He can seem snipy sometimes... but his point is VERY valid. Swords are dangerous WEAPONS... sometimes people forget that. In some ways... swords are more dangerous then guns. A gun without bullets isn't much to feat... but a sword, even one thats not sharp, can cause a lot of harm to yourself or others if you are not carefull. One of the things we try to be clear on here... in addition to helping one another avoid poorly built swords and rip offs... is sword safetly. We try to stress alaways that swords are not toys... but weapons of war... to be handled with caution and care at ALL times. Many of us have seen, experinced or heard of one horror story or another of what has happened to people who did NOT respect their swords as dangerous weapons... and paid for that mistake. So when Cold Napalm and others read about you smashing chairs with your sword with other people standing nearby and prying open creates or whatever... he cringes a bit in fear. Not only is it dangerous for you and everyone around you... not only does it show a poor judgement and lack of respect for the weapon and its intended purpass... but he (and I) worry that others will read those comments and judge the whole of our community in the same light. That would be a shame... because most of us care VERY much about sword safety and it would be sad for the whole of us to be judged by the poorly thought out actions of a few or one. Anyway... sorry about the rant... but I thought it worth saying. Like Cold Napalm said... the only reason to point this out is out of worry and concern for your safty and the safety of those near you. Swords are dangerous when used as they are MENT to be used... they are MUCH more so when used as they are NOT ment to be used. Please take care with your weapons and do not forget that they are exactly that... weapons. I KNOW!!! OK? I am aware that these are dangerous tools of war. How I became obsessed with swords is my passion for medieval history, so obviously I am aware that these were meant to kill. I would never to ANYTHING to harm another human or my sword, I am much more mature and responsible than some forum members have made me out to be. Wow, I now know the power of a simple post. And I would appreciate it if people would stop giving me so much crap for something that I am not guilty of.
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