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Post by Valandur on Sept 24, 2017 20:28:20 GMT
So, I've been interested in getting a short bladed cutlass for a while. The type I am interested in is the Windlass Scottish Cutlass. But I just saw the same blade on KOA's site where it's called DeepeekaBattle Ready Dusägge / Sinclair Saber - AH3232 What I'm wondering, is that I've read the page here on the SBG guide area on Deepeeka. How they don't stand by their blades as being actually used or anything. On the KOA page they say the sword is made with EN45 steel. Here's a link to the Deepeeka blade on KOA's site. link
here's a link to the MRL blade- link
Does anyone have experience with Deepeeka blades?
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stormmaster
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 24, 2017 20:59:21 GMT
they are real, but not real good for anything other then renfaire and stage
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Post by Dave Kelly on Sept 24, 2017 21:09:26 GMT
KoA runs a sword sharpening service. They refuse to sharpen Deepeeka's. All that needs to be said. No idea what sort of tempering deepeeka does. You can sharpen them, and probably use them for a while. I have pictures of reenactors cutting with them.
I'd feel a bit more confident with the Windlass.
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 24, 2017 21:12:36 GMT
Deepeeka tends to be rather overweight. Many/most of their swords share the usual problems with most cheap Indian-made repros: thin stock, insufficient distal taper, fullers too shallow, poor fit and finish, tangs on the skinny side (but functional). Some are better - some of the newer Deepeeka models look like they might be quite good (for the price). Some are really bad.
Warning: they sell swords that haven't been heat-treated - intended as display or wear-for-display (by re-enactors) rather than for "use" (e.g., cutting things up). They also sell heat-treated swords. I guess that's why KoA marks some as "battle ready" and not others.
EN45 (which is about the same as 9260) is a fine steel for swords. Deepeeka tends to temper somewhat soft (if it's heat-treated), which should give their heat-treated swords a tough spring temper.
For the two swords you linked, note the 10oz/300g different in weight.
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Post by Valandur on Oct 8, 2017 1:40:24 GMT
Ah, well I'm glad I posted this! Yes, the fact that KOA won't sharpen them does say it all. I own two windlass blades. And am quite confidant using them. Thanks for the replies! Certainly saves me money and aggravation haha!
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Post by christain on Oct 9, 2017 11:13:25 GMT
From what I know, KOA will sharpen *some* Deepeeka blades, but you have to request it. They also charge more.
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