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Post by Afoo on Jul 14, 2015 19:27:15 GMT
Lots of pre-owned items. Most are Del-tins and some BKS's. However, there is also an Albion Allectus Gladius and a Thegn swordAlso a Windlass 1860 for $80
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Post by Daigoro on Jul 14, 2015 22:41:24 GMT
I bought the DT5157 immediately. Too good to pass up at that price. Might pick up the DT2149 also. That used Albion gladius is selling for $80 more than the one I have listed in the classifieds.
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Post by JGonzalez on Jul 15, 2015 0:25:23 GMT
Omg that Thegn!
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Post by Afoo on Jul 15, 2015 4:19:50 GMT
...and now its gone! Did you do this?
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Post by Aaron on Jul 15, 2015 4:38:59 GMT
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Post by JGonzalez on Jul 15, 2015 11:16:50 GMT
...and now its gone! Did you do this? Nope, not me. :)
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Post by Afoo on Jul 24, 2015 5:12:28 GMT
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Post by Daigoro on Jul 24, 2015 15:22:03 GMT
Their "Pappenheimers" are closer to Walloons or Haudegens than Pappenheimer rapiers.
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Jul 25, 2015 0:51:40 GMT
Their "Pappenheimers" are closer to Walloons or Haudegens than Pappenheimer rapiers. Right, they are more like a late 17th century Northern European campaign sword. There isn't a good name for them, Felddegen, Haudegen, Quarterbasket. See my avatar and the photos below. They often have a thumb ring.
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Post by JGonzalez on Jul 25, 2015 0:53:56 GMT
Their "Pappenheimers" are closer to Walloons or Haudegens than Pappenheimer rapiers. Right, they are more like a late 17th century Northern European campaign sword. There isn't a good name for them, Felddegen, Haudegen, Quarterbasket. See my avatar and the photos below. They often have a thumb ring. How do they handle?
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Post by Afoo on Jul 25, 2015 2:28:36 GMT
Judging by the blade thickness measurements, may be quite a bit underbuilt
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Jul 25, 2015 15:06:12 GMT
Judging by the blade thickness measurements, may be quite a bit underbuilt Yes, many of them are under 4 mm thick.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 25, 2015 16:17:45 GMT
4mm thick blade and a 3 lb weight on a 36 inch long sword???? Warning Will Robinson! Danger! Danger!! SLO's in the vicinity. Deepeeka has a cousin in Prague! Whooop, Wooop, Whhhoooop.
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Post by Afoo on Jul 25, 2015 16:34:44 GMT
Maybe its made from lead and uranium
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Post by StevenJ on Jul 25, 2015 16:38:54 GMT
I think you are all being a tad critical. Yes they don't have much taper but they are still appealing, especially for the price. I bought the Swedish 17th century sword. I was tempted by the Pappenheimer backsword but it doesn't have a thumb ring from what I can tell. If anything they seem hilt heavy which is a bit concerning for me meaning they may lack blade presence.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 25, 2015 16:53:28 GMT
I think you are all being a tad critical. Yes they don't have much taper but they are still appealing, especially for the price. I bought the Swedish 17th century sword. I was tempted by the Pappenheimer backsword but it doesn't have a thumb ring from what I can tell. If anything they seem hilt heavy which is a bit concerning for me meaning they may lack blade presence. The Swedish 17th century sword looks appealing. Post your impressions after receiving. Thanks.
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Post by Afoo on Jul 25, 2015 18:40:43 GMT
I think you are all being a tad critical. Yes they don't have much taper but they are still appealing, especially for the price. I bought the Swedish 17th century sword. I was tempted by the Pappenheimer backsword but it doesn't have a thumb ring from what I can tell. If anything they seem hilt heavy which is a bit concerning for me meaning they may lack blade presence. Please do let us know. I admit that they do look well made and beautifully crafted. For $200 or $250 I would be in. For $300 though I would expect something with a bit more balance though, and a scabbard.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 25, 2015 19:39:55 GMT
You know how this works... You get to be point man for this one. I did the dirty deed for Nielo and was much disappointed once I had one in hand. I don't like the look of those blades, they are under developed for period types. Seems you're paying for the shipping rather than for any craft applied to the piece.
Hope I'm wrong.
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Post by StevenJ on Jul 25, 2015 20:49:14 GMT
I'm a bit saddened you feel that way Dave. I have bought numerous swords from the Czech Republic, mainly Fabri Armourm, and have been immensely impressed with the quality of the steel and temper they use. After the Ulahn reviewed the Schiavona I was temped to get one of their 17th century complex hilt broadswords. I was contemplating the backsword Schiavona, which I placed an order for. I was considering on ordering the 17th century Swedish sword from them directly but decided I wanted the Schiavona more, until Kult of Athena announced they have the 17th century Swedish sword in stock.
I still plan on keeping my order for the Schiavona, since I only asked for it this week I don't expect to have to pay for it until late September/ early October so as long as I remain employed I shouldn't have any issues. With that said I don't want to spend $800+ on a basket hilt. I'm not expecting a $1000 sword at a $300 price point. I am expecting a blade with little distal taper that balances well by being a bit shorter than it should be and a stout hilt that is welded rather than peened and screwed together as would be period. The blade polish on it seems rough but for a price point of a bit over $300 meh doesn't bother me. I can sharpen it, repolish it, etc. myself. It's a non issue for me. I enjoy doing that sort of thing. Now with that said I'm surprised you don't like Nielo swords, I was eying their Walloon sword on KOA for a while until the Wulflund complex hilts came out. The Nielo swords look right, peened and screwed bars with flat head as would be period correct from what I've seen. They look good and seem to have proper taper but cost a few hundred more. Not Arms and Armor or Albion more just another $200 more about on average.
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Post by StevenJ on Jul 25, 2015 20:53:36 GMT
I think you are all being a tad critical. Yes they don't have much taper but they are still appealing, especially for the price. I bought the Swedish 17th century sword. I was tempted by the Pappenheimer backsword but it doesn't have a thumb ring from what I can tell. If anything they seem hilt heavy which is a bit concerning for me meaning they may lack blade presence. Please do let us know. I admit that they do look well made and beautifully crafted. For $200 or $250 I would be in. For $300 though I would expect something with a bit more balance though, and a scabbard. You're not getting a scabbard from a European maker included at this price point. It doesn't bother me, Albion and Arms and Armor don't give free scabbards either yet people rush to buy them. With that said, Wulflund on their website will sell you a custom scabbard for their swords at an extra cost, I think they only do leather though. Lutel does offer scabbards with their swords, all leather, and they cost much more than Wulflund. Really compared to Del Tin or Nielo complex hilts, the price of these Wulflunds are a steal.
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