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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2007 19:40:23 GMT
Hey everyone, I just noticed this but I have a small concern about my Gen 2 Celtic sword. I know that short bladed swords are supposed to have a rather stiff blade but mine is so stiff it has almost no flex, less than a millimeter in fact. Is this normal for this sword?
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Post by septofclansinclair on Aug 2, 2007 19:46:27 GMT
I think that is a product of the thickness of the blade and the quality of the tempering. PM Clyde and ask him about it, but I wouldn't be concerned - I doubt they would make them brittle.
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Post by YlliwCir on Aug 2, 2007 20:38:48 GMT
I have a KC gladius with little flex, is a very sturdy blade.
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Post by jw on Aug 3, 2007 0:50:23 GMT
Sounds like a good thing to me!!!
Really!
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Post by admin on Aug 3, 2007 3:27:50 GMT
Yeah, 'tis not a problem for this kind of sword. Mine did not have any real flex to it - but was as tough as old boots.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2007 6:58:34 GMT
I'll echo that sentiment. I wouldn't expect a blade that short and thick to have much flex to it. I guess it depends upon your method. How are you trying to flex it: in hand, tip on a piece of wood, over your knee, etc.?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2007 10:00:32 GMT
I have the gen 2 celtic sword and it's tough as nails without flex either so don't worry
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2007 14:44:26 GMT
A short blade and wide like that one is will not have any flex. It will be stiff and it should be. The same would be of the Roman swords, but they will have a small flex to them since they are not as wide.
I do not believe you have anything to worry about at all.
But your concern is much appreciated.
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Post by septofclansinclair on Aug 3, 2007 19:54:38 GMT
Clyde - at least this means people are buying!
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