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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 20:52:13 GMT
Well not really a new aquisition...for i cant keep her, gotta buy somethin else... ;-) The new Cold Steel German Longsword! Guys, this babe is AWESOME; never saw a quality like this in a sub-500 production sword&scabbard kit... i think its the same as the Dynasty Forge longsword Skallagrim reviewed and listed for sale, but this scabbard is much better. And sorry, no cutting...have to sell her clean! The good: - very stiff, sharp blade - very solid feeling, rings like a bell - excellent scabbard work here...thick leather, nice seams, raisers, tight fit...great! - excellent grip work, see scabbard - for 395,- buckoos at Knifecenter.com its a STEAL! But... The neutral zone: - ...the listed CS price is ridiculous! 729,- USD or here in Germany 799,- Euros? Dunno... (but, to be fair, i have seen and owned worse VA or DSA swords at that price level...) - nut & screw construction, no peen...personally i dont care, somebody wouldcould... The cons: - dunno...i dont trust this ringthing too much...seems welded on? Screwed? GLUED? Dunno... - dont think its a decent cutter with that needlenarrow blade... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 8:52:46 GMT
For potential german buyers: final price for me was 573,65 €...UPS expedited shipping and import taxes/customs fees included! Not a bad score against 729,99 € listed at swords-and-more... ;-)
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Post by Paul on Jun 17, 2016 9:21:28 GMT
For the price it looks pretty good, I agree those guard rings don't look too secure.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 22:00:41 GMT
For the price it looks pretty good, I agree those guard rings don't look too secure. we will see...the owner-to-be will definitely do some cutting... |
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Post by nddave on Jun 18, 2016 14:33:06 GMT
So is this a review or a sale thread? Point being didn't really learn a damn thing about the sword aside from it's a copycat of Dynasty's and you can buy it now....
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jun 18, 2016 15:10:21 GMT
Is the blade hollow ground. Sort of looks that way in the pics, but hard to tell. Would seem to be given your somewhat contradictory pro statement of soild and stiff versus a con of skinny blade.
Actually the profile isn't out of place for a 15th Century civilian bastard sword.
The average buyer does seem to prefer a double ring on a double edged sword (just in case you want to flip it over to the opposite side because you've used up one side in combat).
This is going to need a more elab0rate review.
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Post by nddave on Jun 18, 2016 16:25:55 GMT
Is the blade hollow ground. Sort of looks that way in the pics, but hard to tell. Would seem to be given your somewhat contradictory pro statement of soild and stiff versus a con of skinny blade. Actually the profile isn't out of place for a 15th Century civilian bastard sword. The average buyer does seem to prefer a double ring on a double edged sword (just in case you want to flip it over to the opposite side because you've used up one side in combat). This is going to need a more elab0rate review. Is their Italian Longsword hollow ground? This sword's blade looks a lot like the Italian in my opinion, wouldn't be surprised if it is with a new hilt and scabbard. The Italian always looked diamond profile to me like a type XVa. |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jun 18, 2016 20:02:35 GMT
Not liking the looks at all, guard seems too wide but at the same time too skinny, pommel is ok but that side ring looks like it has been used for frying eggs, scabbard looks good though and at the marked down price might be ok, would like to see a little cutting, but I don't think it would be something that would interest me without a hands on look and
some blade measurements.
Don't think blade is hollow ground.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 21:11:20 GMT
No, the blade isnt hollow ground, and its exactly the same blade (diamond) as on the Dynasty Forges sword; i have them both here along with the CS Italian which is very similar. Makes sense, for the blades of all three come from Huanuo Forge. Actually you can buy this sword a.) with that ring and wider cross guard (which i like more) from Cold Steel, b.) from Dynasty Forge and c.) here in Europe under "Huanuo Forge" at some dutch vendor...and its NO sale thread! Sorry guys, just wanted to share some information, i forgot its sold/marketed by Cold Steel and therefore its very low interest here. Wont happen again.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 12:38:25 GMT
Data:
Overall length 117 cm
Blade length 89 cm
Blade width at guard 4,1 cm
Thickness tapering from around 7 mm at the guard to 4 mm three fingers from the tip
Weight 1,5 kg
POB 6 cm from the guard
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Post by chrisoro on Jun 20, 2016 22:15:07 GMT
Don't know about other members, but I apreciate all reviews regardless of brand. Thanks!
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jun 21, 2016 7:26:12 GMT
Hey Holg don't let my picking put you off I'm really a fantasy sword collector. Any info or reviews are always welcome, living in Australia I have to be picky as postage costs are very high and there is only a very small second hand market so I have to be extra careful on what I buy and without other peoples input or reviews I would have bought some real lemons over the years.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Jun 21, 2016 11:26:58 GMT
Hey Holg don't let my picking put you off I'm really a fantasy sword collector. Any info or reviews are always welcome, living in Australia I have to be picky as postage costs are very high and there is only a very small second hand market so I have to be extra careful on what I buy and without other peoples input or reviews I would have bought some real lemons over the years. Same here, except I have bought a lemon or two in my time  |
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Post by nddave on Jun 21, 2016 18:53:27 GMT
Don't know about other members, but I apreciate all reviews regardless of brand. Thanks! Has nothing to do with the brand or manufacturer, just seems this was better suited for the Classifieds as it isnt a full review and has a for sale offer being the bulk of the review. We're all for reviews, even from the less popular makers because a lot of impressions carried could be from reviews many years old. A new model or batch could certainly be information both the manufacturer and community could benefit from and change the general opinion of said manufacturer or sword model. Point being we have a review template for a reason and that is so the most useful information gets presented, as well as giving new reviewers a foundation to build their review. That way reviews posted on SBG have the best chance to help potential buyers and will be of quality presentation to the rest of the internet viewers. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 11:22:10 GMT
to nddave:
IT´S - NO - SALES - THREAD (whining desperately); maybe my english is so bad that there are misunderstandings? ;-)
to the guys who got lemons:
I - AM - THE - KING - OF - LEMONS!!!
...and this is my first CS sword which has NO blemishes. At all.
Seriously, after some dry handling, some strikes, thrusts and changing guards i consider to keep her; i like the balance and the overall handling a lot...but the financial plan just got f****d up more with my graphics board crashing to oblivion - and i NEED to play the Witcher3 addon some more (and Skyrim, and Doom...)!
Yeah, i know, i am a crazy person...and that with my 50th approaching fast!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2016 6:42:21 GMT
small update:
- cuts just fine but could do better due to my inferior technique
- still solid (only pool noodles and some bottles)
- handling is much better compared to the Dynasty model (IMHO); i like the wider guard...getting problems with the narrower curve.
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Post by jhorwitz on Aug 20, 2016 5:45:35 GMT
My main problem with this sword is that it is literally a carbon copy of the Dynasty Forge Duellist (yes the company spelled it wrong). I mean seriously, its the exact same sword, the only difference being the ring on the guard.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 7:12:36 GMT
My main problem with this sword is that it is literally a carbon copy of the Dynasty Forge Duellist (yes the company spelled it wrong). I mean seriously, its the exact same sword, the only difference being the ring on the guard. It is MADE by Dynasty Forge...like the Cold Steel katana swords. |
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Post by Google on Aug 20, 2016 13:42:22 GMT
honestly, i think it's made by huanuo and then sold both to df and cs. like with any other sword they had before.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 21:55:33 GMT
that might be the final explanaition...
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