Windlass English Longsword
Jan 8, 2018 3:35:24 GMT
Post by Aikidoka on Jan 8, 2018 3:35:24 GMT
Thanks for the reply! Glad to know it isn't the sort of sword that will start crumbling to dust the moment it stops getting oiled properly, not that I plan on neglecting mine - whenever I get one, that is.
I haven't seen much in terms of the hard-use durability of this sword. I know that larger swords can be a bit tricky in that regard, especially the ones that are less costly. Hanwei's Lowlander is another one I'd love to someday own, but I know thanks to Skallagrim's videos that the hilt assembly is prone to losing integrity after only a short period of use. Hopefully this sword doesn't suffer any similar issues.
As for my title, well, I'm just being honest, sadly. While I do technically hold a Lordship (I own a whopping 5 square feet of land with an attached title) I'm afraid finance has been something of a problem for me in the past... Oh, let's say, 7 years? Hopefully that'll be changing soon. In fact I'm kind of counting on that, or else my collection plans will have to take yet another hiatus. But for the time being? The only payment I can offer people is my wit. And that's an acquired taste if ever there was one.
Here's some test cutting that I did today with mine, after spending a couple of hours sharpening one of the edges. It cuts well, the blade is straight and the hilt is still solid, although I plan to send it to Steve Huerta for a new grip anyway.
EDIT: Watching the slow motion replays again, it is amazing how little this very long blade flexes during the cuts, even when cutting that tough Japanese mat.