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Post by Elrikk on May 15, 2015 3:15:58 GMT
What sword, at the time of purchase, where you "meh" about and then turned out to be much better than you expected?
For me it was the Cold Steel Talwar, I hadn't been very hot on the design of the hilt/grip, but I came across one at a very good price and one of my goals in collecting was to represent every culture/style (an impossible dream). So I pulled the trigger...Once I got it out of the package, it totally came alive it my hand. And the bulge in the grip fits perfectly. I was very surprised and delighted whit this piece...
So what's your story?
Elrikk
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Post by Timo Nieminen on May 15, 2015 3:35:59 GMT
I'm not usually surprised by production swords. If find that reviews, stats, and sometimes the reputation of the manufacturer give a good idea of what to expect. Perhaps the biggest positive surprise was how well the Adam Hsu two-handed jian handles. Or how well the Valiantco Parang Nabur cuts. But I expected them to handle/cut well.
I have been pleasantly surprised by antiques, most memorably by various Philippine blades.
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Post by Aikidoka on May 15, 2015 4:53:41 GMT
The Kris Cutlery Urnfield Celtic Sword. It initially struck me as an appealing design, but when I received it, I was surprised first by how comfortable an all brass hilt can be and then by how incredibly sharp the blade is. It far exceeded any expectations that I had in terms of its cutting ability. As I mentioned in a post to the "Game of SWORD" thread, I don't use it in that game any more because it feels almost like cheating...
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Post by elonaki on May 15, 2015 8:20:20 GMT
I bought a ronin katana, in pieces with possibly mis matched parts, with intention of being put together. I got it some copper seppa, filed a tsuba so it would fit (fits perfectly now, friction fit tightly), got some bamboo pins and filled the tsuka with glue so it wouldn't possibly shift around. Now it is one of y favorite swords. I fond my Kris Cutlery sword to be obviously better, but I appreciate the Ronin Katana. Feels good. Not too heavy not too light. Good balance.
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Post by Voltan on May 15, 2015 17:12:45 GMT
Windlass Sword of Homildon Hill. Looked bigger in person then the pics on KOA, and yet the sword feels like it floats in hand. I was impressed for certain.
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Post by crazywolf on May 15, 2015 20:46:23 GMT
hanwei peach monkey katana picked it up for a really good price I have other so called higher end hanwei's so though it would handle like the rest.trust me it doesn't it comes alive in my hands and make cutting seem almost to easy.the only sword I have that NO ONE uses but me not even my wife had another member ask it I wanted to sell it after he saw it in my collection.he told me someone had let he cut with one and he fell in love with it.sadly for him told him no anything else I have I would think about selling but not that one.
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Post by johnj on May 16, 2015 0:56:40 GMT
Practical XL light. I just got this thing today and have to admit it isn't a pretty sword. It also isn't expensive sword so the looks can be forgiven. That said, it looks like Hanwei went out of their way to intentionally make this thing look cheap...and seeing that brought my expectations down a bit.
This. Sword. Cuts.
I haven't tried it on anything more substantial than a beach mat yet, but I'm very impressed. I'm terrible with a sword (I use my torn-up shoulder as an excuse) and I expect to feel the target and sometimes see a very bad cut. This thing just makes it's little wind noise and goes through the target as easily as it goes through air every time. I understand it's aimed at going through light targets easily, but I had no idea how easy easy can be.
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Post by Alexander on May 18, 2015 15:14:24 GMT
For me it was the Windlass Conan swords. Side by side with the Albion swords it looks alright. I know that it is not of the same quality but for the cost hard to beat. For anyone really wanting one and not wanting to lay out 3k plus for an Albion its a great option.
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