pgandy
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Post by pgandy on Mar 16, 2017 15:25:42 GMT
I forgot about the D-Guard Bowie when listing. Probably because I generally think of it as a knife although it certainly feels like a short sword once in the hand. It’s a good one and even better after sharpening the false edge.
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Post by bloodwraith on Mar 16, 2017 15:43:00 GMT
So my list would be;
Slayer of kings (disappointed I missed this one when I did. One of the most intimidating and awesome swords windlass ever made)
A sword that I can't find a picture of but was one of my favourite models ever: the sword of the wild wind (think it was called that. Haven't seen one for years.)
Last spot would be a toss up between the towton or "scimitar".
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 17, 2017 22:51:39 GMT
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Post by Gregory P. on Mar 18, 2017 1:21:48 GMT
One thing you gotta love about Windlass - they have something for everybody. An incredibly deep catalogue - past & present.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Mar 18, 2017 1:27:07 GMT
Even 3 lemons for Holg.
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Post by HazMatt on Mar 22, 2017 22:44:57 GMT
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Post by demonskull on Mar 22, 2017 23:16:43 GMT
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Post by HazMatt on Mar 23, 2017 11:12:48 GMT
Swee! Drop the Scimitar off my list and slide in Valeria... Wait, that sounds dirty.
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Post by Maynar on Apr 2, 2017 10:40:45 GMT
I'm surprised the Sword of Homildon Hill has yet to be mentioned. Mine is one of my favorite swords. Handling is very close to the H/T Bastard sword. Probably my fave Euro, I love mine. Fishtail pommel FTW. Still need to shim that darn scabbard tho. ;)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2017 13:59:38 GMT
Even 3 lemons for Holg. :D Geh, bass amoi auf, dua! Hosd mi? ;-) xD
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2017 14:04:42 GMT
Seriously:
* Homildon Hill (real bronze crossguard & pommel according to another member here who REALLY tried to rub the "coating" off!) * Roven (superb handling after having it shortened by Chenessfan) * Mercenary (LOTR Boromir ripoff with an intricating blade geometry) * English Twohander (its BLUE, and its a lot of sword for the money!)
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Post by JGonzalez on Apr 2, 2017 17:51:53 GMT
My Top Three Windlass in no order
Oakeshott Type XIV
Windlass/Factory X Sword of Dracula
Windlass Make You Own Sword
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 2, 2017 20:07:56 GMT
Mine are ... Windlass 1906 (In my opinion the best sabre Windlass makes)
Windlass type XIV (Had one, sold one, have one lined up again, can't wait to finally have it in my hand, little bit biased as it was the first reproduction I ever owned)
Windlass 1840 Cavalry. (Very good dynamic quality for a replica, as well as good distal taper, fun to cut with and and smash old hard cow bone like a hammer, Only problem is the grip, too short and slightly too fat, cutting the leather off of it makes it very different feeling)
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Post by Gregory P. on Apr 4, 2017 20:47:40 GMT
I haven't counted - but the Type XIV is definitely getting a lot of love.
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Post by 28shadow on Apr 4, 2017 20:50:21 GMT
I haven't counted - but the Type XIV is definitely getting a lot of love. I've never held one myself, why all the love?
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Post by Gregory P. on Apr 4, 2017 21:00:19 GMT
I haven't counted - but the Type XIV is definitely getting a lot of love. I've never held one myself, why all the love? Well - speaking for myself.... - A nice wide blade - ~ 2.75 in. at the base - A very decent POB - ~ 4 in. So it feels good in-hand. - Recessed-wheel Pommel (not sure if that's the correct term) - It's a less common type on the repro market. The ideal type - according to most - for i-33 study.
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Post by Jussi Ekholm on Apr 4, 2017 21:02:57 GMT
English Twohander is very nice for a Windlass sword in my opinion. I had to reprofile the grip a bit to get it to my liking but I think this is the best of the few Windlasses I've owned.
I'm surprised about the love XIV is getting. I used to own one and it was super heavy and clunky to my taste. However that sword style is not among my favorites and I might have gotten mediocre specimen. There sometimes seem to be much variance among same Windlass products. This has pretty much always gotten good reviews and that was why I got one few years ago.
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Post by Gregory P. on Apr 4, 2017 21:23:37 GMT
.... I'm surprised about the love XIV is getting. I used to own one and it was super heavy and clunky to my taste. However that sword style is not among my favorites and I might have gotten mediocre specimen. There sometimes seem to be much variance among same Windlass products. This has pretty much always gotten good reviews and that was why I got one few years ago. I've seen or heard a few people that feel the same way you do about the XIV. Maybe it's one of those swords that either you really like it - or you just don't. Though it's definitely true that there can be variances in Windlass's production. Maybe it has to do with the fact that it's the only Type XIV i've ever held. I'm sure my feelings would change a bit if i had a chance to hold an Ablion Yoeman.
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