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Post by Germanic on Feb 20, 2015 22:14:31 GMT
Thank you very much to all who have replied. I am still dumbfounded as to what arming sword to purchase.
It seems they tend to run light and unsharpened across the board. I can sharpen a blade myself but I'd rather not spend two afternoons doing so.
As you have correctly surmised, I would prefer a sword on the heavier side...but not if it means the quality is compromised. I'd rather have a normal weighted sword with acceptable characteristics than a heavier one with shoddy quality.
So far it seems like the Hanwei Tinker is the best of the bunch.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Feb 20, 2015 23:22:52 GMT
VA 303, H/T EMSHS, or Windlass type XIV in that order... at least for me. If you like heavier swords, then I would suggest the opposite order for you - Windlass, then H/T, then the VA.
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Post by TomK on Feb 21, 2015 3:20:01 GMT
The windlass XIV is so short you won't really feel it's weight even though it has basically zero distal taper and is way too heavy for its size and type. Fact is it still feels good in hand and because of that is one of the favorite arming swords in the budget realm. I like it too. But the tinker line by hanwei and the practical ATrim line by VA are just better swords. There's nothing to be done about the. VA being light, that is what it is, but with the tinker line, at least in this price range, you get more options. The tinker early medieval is a nice all around sword but if you want something that feels a little heavier and has more authority try h/t Norman or Viking swords. Especially the Viking but both have more presence and a heavier feel in hand even though they are not actually heavy
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Post by Insane on Feb 21, 2015 9:07:50 GMT
I really dislike the Windlass XIV. Too heavy for it's length in my opinion. Cut some clay with the H/T emsh a while back and loved it. I'm getting the blunt version from a friend, so i will be getting the sharp bare blade soon.
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Post by RicWilly on Feb 21, 2015 12:59:04 GMT
It is too bad KC discontinued their medieval war sword because it sounds like it'd be right up your alley, Germanic. It's not really an arming sword per se but you can use it one handed if you're strong and it's a cutting beast.
I have found the two H/T's I have to be good swords as well.
I have no experience with the Windlass XIV, it gets good buzz but it's never grabbed me as an arming sword.
I'm thinking the H/T Norman might suit you as Tom said tho I've never seen one in person it's on my radar.
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Post by Insane on Feb 21, 2015 13:26:03 GMT
Look at the KC site, they are mentioning new Medieval swords coming.
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Post by Bryan Heff on Feb 21, 2015 13:36:31 GMT
H/T Norman is a really nice sword. There is one on ebay right now pretty cheap. I already own one but half thought about grabbing another I like it so much. For some reason it's not quite as popular as IMO it should be. May be the brazil nut pommel turns people off...not sure. Good sword though.
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Post by RicWilly on Feb 21, 2015 18:46:57 GMT
H/T Norman is a really nice sword. There is one on ebay right now pretty cheap. I already own one but half thought about grabbing another I like it so much. For some reason it's not quite as popular as IMO it should be. May be the brazil nut pommel turns people off...not sure. Good sword though. Spot on, Bryan. The brazil nut pommel has put me off more that one sword. I have been tempted to overlook it on this one.
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Post by Aikidoka on Feb 21, 2015 19:00:24 GMT
I'll echo what others have said about the Hanwei/Tinker Medieval Single Hand sword. I like mine, with its custom grip and after having sharpened it with my belt sander. Out of the box, though, the edge needed a lot of work and the grip was very uncomfortable to cut with or even practice with since it was so thin.
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