stormmaster
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Post by stormmaster on May 26, 2017 2:44:39 GMT
the gladius and pugio looks cool, but the spatha looks off to me, almost looks like it should of been two handed but the grip is too short idk
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Post by pete085 on May 26, 2017 7:44:00 GMT
Albion (but no scabbard), Del Tin, Deepeeka, Manning Imperial. Some of the earlier Deepeeka models, still in production, are poor replicas, so you need to pick the right Deepeekas. Some of their mid-generation models (not the really early ones, but not the latest) get the look right, but are overweight. "Accurate" as in accurate appearance and accurate handling. Generally, they'll have much better steel and heat treatment than typical originals. Thanks a lot for the detailed answer. From the look I like the Deepeeka models on KoA especially for the Price, but to bad they are sharpend in the first place.
So I either have to stick the Albion, or sharpen it by myself to conduct some light cutting Tests. Using the Sharpening Service of KoA would be an Option too.
But it is uncertain how good the results would be. So maybe it would be the best to save more Money and buy the Albion, a sword sharp in the first place and suitable for sure for some light cutting.
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Post by pete085 on May 26, 2017 7:46:02 GMT
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Post by pellius on May 26, 2017 19:20:23 GMT
Not to hi jack your thread, but thank you for sharing that your local forge is shipping blades and introducing new designs. It seems like the "two well-known international sword brands" have had a number of items back ordered for a long time, and haven't offered any new designs for quite some time.
I also just can't resist asking; did you see any evidence of D2 tool steel being used? 😇
I know nothing about spatha or gladii, but the 3 blades in your op look wicked. Very cool.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 22:28:17 GMT
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Post by legacyofthesword on May 26, 2017 23:23:15 GMT
Wow, that scabbard looks great. If it's anywhere near Windlass in terms of fit and finish then $150ish is a pretty good price. Provided the blade isn't too soft. |
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Post by Croccifixio on May 27, 2017 0:19:29 GMT
Not to hi jack your thread, but thank you for sharing that your local forge is shipping blades and introducing new designs. It seems like the "two well-known international sword brands" have had a number of items back ordered for a long time, and haven't offered any new designs for quite some time. I also just can't resist asking; did you see any evidence of D2 tool steel being used? 😇 I know nothing about spatha or gladii, but the 3 blades in your op look wicked. Very cool. Hahahahaha that steel blend stuff just cracks me up everytime. They're free to hype their product but really now... |
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Post by LeFaust on May 27, 2017 0:22:56 GMT
Does the forge sell online? That gladius looks really nice.
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Post by Croccifixio on May 27, 2017 0:25:08 GMT
Does the forhe sell online? That gladius looks really nice. They do. Search for Blade Culture International, USA. |
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Post by LeFaust on May 27, 2017 0:59:36 GMT
Does the forhe sell online? That gladius looks really nice. They do. Search for Blade Culture International, USA. Alot of the stuff looks like TFW stuff. Not much information on their website and most of the pictures don't work for me  |
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Post by Croccifixio on May 27, 2017 3:54:08 GMT
They supply TFW and KC.
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Post by draza47 on Sept 16, 2017 20:56:26 GMT
www.bladecultureusa.com/product/gladius/Is this the same Gladius that was posted in the OP? If so, i'd be tempted to order one. It looks kind of nice but i'd like to know some details on it before I order. I emailed BCA about it.
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Post by Croccifixio on Sept 17, 2017 10:03:35 GMT
Yep BCI.
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Post by draza47 on Sept 17, 2017 15:53:37 GMT
Dang, after I emailed them they updated the site. Turns out the gladius they NOW sell is not the same mainz type gladius you showed but rather a pompeii gladius. Wonder if they take special orders or will make more of the mainz gladius.
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Post by pete085 on Sept 25, 2017 8:51:14 GMT
Very interesting Topic. I am also tempted to buy a gladius sooner or later. Have to save Money for it though because for my taste (want a fully functional sharp glaudius) the only Option would the Albion Version which is not cheap.
if i got the People right here in the in Forum Deepeeka made swords would be nice Option too, but they are not sharp in the first place, and I do not have enough Knowledge to sharpen them properly. So the only Option left would be Albion.
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Post by Croccifixio on Sept 26, 2017 1:18:55 GMT
Very interesting Topic. I am also tempted to buy a gladius sooner or later. Have to save Money for it though because for my taste (want a fully functional sharp glaudius) the only Option would the Albion Version which is not cheap. if i got the People right here in the in Forum Deepeeka made swords would be nice Option too, but they are not sharp in the first place, and I do not have enough Knowledge to sharpen them properly. So the only Option left would be Albion. There's a forum member here (rhema) who makes IMO better Gladii than Albion for much less, and with a scabbard even if so desired. Here's a link to his thread: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/52129/sale-century-roman-mainz-gladius |
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Post by rhema1313 on Sept 26, 2017 5:52:03 GMT
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Post by pete085 on Oct 7, 2017 11:25:53 GMT
Thanks a lot for the recommendation.Thr Gladius really looks awesome.I will contact rhema for sure when I am ready to buy one in casw he also ships to Austria  |
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Post by rhema1313 on Oct 8, 2017 9:00:14 GMT
Thanks a lot for the recommendation.Thr Gladius really looks awesome.I will contact rhema for sure when I am ready to buy one in casw he also ships to Austria Yes! I do ship to Australia! |
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Post by Croccifixio on Oct 9, 2017 7:55:12 GMT
Wait, Austria is not Australia. Hahaha :D
I have just created my rhema-gladius fund. Hopefully by the new year it's enough to get a gladius replica that will tide me over these swords forever :P
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