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Post by hotspur on Apr 18, 2008 18:31:26 GMT
At whatever budget level one is working with, I am more likely to underscore buying the best one can afford. That often means spending up to the self imposed limit one has set. Some are quite happy with inexpensive swords and I'm not out to deny them that. The reality does appear to be that there are reasons some swords cost less than others. That looks nice both weight and price wise but is twice the cost of your budget. Or do you mean that would be an exception to your budget limitations? Have you wandered about in this site yet? www.chevalierdauvergne.com/Cheers Hotspur; machetes are a good cheap alternative |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2008 18:57:11 GMT
Ouch! Machetes, I feel like I've been slapped! Though as a kali student that does make a fair bit of sense. But nothing cleaves like a good sabre...
I picked that site for the pictures, I think Atlanta Cutlery has it for around 140 or so (as of now their site is down).
I've gone to that sie from posts of yours long ago and strangely didn't figure out how to get to the actual sabre photos until just now!
I'll be perusing that one and your other link-lists tonight, I've only just finished an essay that took me all week. The topic: The Role of Women in the Medieval Welsh Text, the Mabinogion! Thrilling, right?
For now, a well-earned nap after 36 hours awake...
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Post by hotspur on Apr 18, 2008 19:44:09 GMT
As a very erstwhile scholar of Welsh history, I can appreciate what that effort must have entailed. I'm looking more into how early Scandanavian intereactions might have influenced gaelic languages but purely from a family history angle. Place names in particular.
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Hotspur; Keltic American
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2008 13:42:14 GMT
I'm certain I can rustle something up for that, the library at my uni here is just grand! Plenty of resources on Nordic language influences on both Irish and Welsh. What do you need?
By the way, I went to bed at 8:30 last night and woke up at 2 this afternoon. That's a new personal record for me--odd too, since I pull just about 1 all-nighter per week and never needed it before! I wish I'd woken up on time though...ah well...
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Post by hotspur on Apr 19, 2008 18:51:35 GMT
Hi Shayan, thanks for the offer but I'm not sure I could put it in meaningful and simple terms. On a broader scale, I'm looking at routes of Celtic migration to the islands after expansion in Europe. Another much earlier Scandavian connection as it were. I'm not finding much agreement with my speculation there was such migration from Romania/Hallstatt to the north countries and then west. Most opt for the easier option of having just crossed the channel. As to the language thing, I'm mostly looking for place names on the big island of Scandic meaning that survived at least until the 14th century
Ah well, all a bit off the topic of sabres.
Cheers
Hotspur; I tried learning Welsh once and it didn't take
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Post by scottdr2 on May 12, 2008 16:44:42 GMT
Forgive me for taking so long......Here's a quick update: I decided to keep the Windlass sabre. Other than the plastic grip wrap and the huge "India" on the blade it's a good looking piece. I might try to replace the wrap with real leather. Swords of Honor did refund the sharpening fee with no problem, and even offered to sharpen it with no additional shipping cost to me. I might go ahead and order the Hanwei to see how it compares.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2008 1:09:26 GMT
Glad to hear it's satisfactory after all. And those sabers, I've read, are easily modified and tweaked until they look and feel much nicer.
edit: How's the functionality? That is, would it stand up to a few weeks in the service of Forrest or Mosby?
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Post by scottdr2 on Jun 2, 2008 22:08:11 GMT
Just for a comparison, I ordered the CAS Hanwei SNS134 Confederate Sabre from Weapons of Olde to see how it looks against the Windlass 500646. The Hanwei was an even bigger disappointment. The Hanwei has a stamped brass hanguard and the grip is wood, not leather wrapped as advertised. It does not have CSA on the blade as advertised (it looks nothing like the stock photos). The Hanwei looks cheap, but what can you expect for $76. The blade is thicker than the Windlass with a small INDIA stamp and is attached at the pomel with a nut. The Windlass 500646 is a much nicer looking sword, other than the huge etched INDIA on the blade.....Think I'll keep the Windlass and sell the CAS Hanwei......
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Post by hotspur on Jun 3, 2008 2:37:59 GMT
To be fair, Hanwei has had to take a lot under their wing by their absorbing C.A.S. Iberia and what have always been fairly low end and marginal swords. These are not products of the same forge and hands Hanwei built a reputation on but will now always be held accountable for second and third rate goods they had little to do with aside from guilt by association.
Cheers
Hotspur; best of luck with your future choices
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Post by scottdr2 on Aug 6, 2008 13:25:47 GMT
Quick update; I went ahead and purchased a Cold Steel 1860 Cavalry Saber to compare to the Windlass 500646. The Cold Steel is far superior in appearance. The blade is thicker, the grip is fatter (real leather), and the contours look like the real thing. No huge 'India' marking, actually no markings anywhere that I can find. Only negative is that the tang is screwed instead of peened, but is done in a way that looks ok (no exposed nut). Cost twice as much as the Windlass. I guess you get what you pay for. Now I'm happy with the Cold Steel saber. I got it from True Swords $210.00 shipped.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2008 2:41:58 GMT
Hey Scottdr2,
I have the same Cold Steel sabre and I love it too. It is actually a bit heavy for my liking, but the balance is so good that it almost negates that. One thing is for sure. Its weight will make it cut right into something. Man, I would hate to be hit by it!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2008 2:34:31 GMT
I would like to point out that, many months ago, I inquired at Legendary Arms website, about some sabers I was interested in. The answer came quickly, from someone with a definitely indian-sounding name, who answered my questions and also told me that all their products are made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Hope this enlightens everyone here.
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Post by hotspur on Nov 25, 2008 3:20:09 GMT
Windlass is a conglomerate and exporter. I'd love to know the whole operation but chances are there is still a lot to consider about the sources. As there are visual differences in what offerings folk see out there, I can only say (once again) that there are different tiers of quality out there. Compare from one line to another and the differences are seen (if looking). Atlanta Cutlery looking a new dragoon that doesn't look like the ones from ten years ago, etc.
I would think actually putting one in your hand will eventually determine whether ot not one is happy with a sword. We takes our chances and puts up our bucks.
Cheers
Hotspur; something for everyone
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