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Post by Verity on Dec 16, 2017 20:42:20 GMT
Maybe a good argument to allow polygamy, imagine all the wives that need swords, I mean the 15 swords aren't for you, they are for your 15 wives, everyone understands that. Just consider the idea of 15 wives all armed with swords for a minute. Your plan may be flawed. You’d NEVER forget and leave the toilet seat up, that is for sure 😂
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Dec 16, 2017 21:05:38 GMT
15 wives armed with swords waiting before the bathroom... monogamy or widower...
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Post by RaylonTheDemented on Dec 16, 2017 21:37:50 GMT
Maybe a good argument to allow polygamy, imagine all the wives that need swords, I mean the 15 swords aren't for you, they are for your 15 wives, everyone understands that. Just consider the idea of 15 wives all armed with swords for a minute. Your plan may be flawed. One would have to walk very, very lightly to pull that off. I prefer to stay in one piece, thank you very much. o7
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Post by nerdthenord on Dec 18, 2017 0:54:03 GMT
I'm saving up for a custom sword made specifically for my arm length and height. Unless something major comes up, I should have the funds ready by the summer. The hard part is saving almost all of my spending money until then, but I really think it will be worth it. After that I will need some time to replenish the coffers, so maybe something relatively inexpensive like the Hanwei highland claymore or the Devil's Edge Khopesh. Or maybe I will save up for another expensive sword and buy the Warmonger from Dark Sword. Other than the horribly distracting number etching, that looks like a true beast of a sword. I am a huge fan of everything Conan, and love how it is clearly inspired by the Atlantean but is still it's own thing. I feel like if I got the Atlantean it would just be me borrowing Conan's sword, instead of it belonging to me. The Warmonger would be my barbarian sword. Besides, there is no way I can afford the Albion Atlantean, and the Windlass just doesn't jive with me.
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Post by Ifrit on Dec 20, 2017 5:40:44 GMT
Since I just got myself a steel ballistic armour plate, for the front of my vest, I would either like one for my back or a steel WW2 replica helmet. It ain't exactly a suit of medieval armour, but it ought to do the trick. I also been looking at the Opinel no. 13, a thrusting orientated longsword and maybe a few knives. I really enjoy gearing up
I also gotta stop procrastinating on buying a spear.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Dec 20, 2017 11:32:52 GMT
I'm just buying a Hanwei Cromwell because of Dave's great review and it probably will be delivered in 2018 (I hope in the first week). I think this counts for 2018. (Considering my sword consumption binge the last month it should count for 2020!)
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Post by seth on Jan 3, 2018 21:31:01 GMT
I have a scabbard coming from Russ Ellis for an Albion Knight. Highly recommend him! He sent the below picture. It looks amazing and should be here soon. I have an Albion squire line viking on order that should be here in time for Christmas 2018. If this is a good year, I may put an Albion Ringeck on order. Although, I am really impressed with VA's Craftsman Collection, and I am mighty tempted by the Irish ring sword or the Valor over the Ringeck.
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Post by Dalin Caulder on Jan 3, 2018 22:49:54 GMT
I'm waiting on an Armour Class Early Basket hilt sword "...come to me my pretty...."
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Post by Dalin Caulder on Jan 3, 2018 22:51:12 GMT
Might also pick up a pair of 19th century epees and a small sword in the future
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 22:56:15 GMT
I bit on the new Kingston Renaissance Side Sword. Ordered it this morning from the SBG store.
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Post by stormmaster on Jan 3, 2018 23:09:30 GMT
im definitely looking to buy something from the sbg fantasy line when it drops
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 4, 2018 1:34:20 GMT
Just got my first sword of 2018, a Hanwei Lowlander because I wanted a really BIG sword and to fill in the spot between my Hanwei Claymore and DSA Braveheart. Will be doing a review on it soon and it ain't going to be pretty. After that I start saving up for my Suontaka by WHOEVER.
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Post by legacyofthesword on Jan 4, 2018 1:40:12 GMT
Currently on the hunt for TFW Butterfly Swords. They're out of stock everywhere I look....
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Post by kalkikrosah on Jan 4, 2018 3:23:57 GMT
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Post by Veerdin on Jan 7, 2018 10:59:17 GMT
There are at least two items I want to obtain this year. Possibly three, depending on what happens. The first is a pair of Gothic style articulated gauntlets, modelled loosely off a rather beautiful antique pair. Imagine a far less fancy, less decorated version of these beauties: Getting that done most likely through StahlGilde. The second one is a little more ambitious... I recently discovered the Windlass English Two-Handed Sword, and I... I'm in love, honestly. I adore the simplistic, elegant design, I love how absurdly huge it is (granted, I wouldn't mind it being a bit bigger - I'm a bit of a size queen when it comes to swords, I won't lie...) and I love the aesthetics of it: Cruciform crossgaurd? Scent-stopped pommel?? Type XVII (I think?) Blade Profile??? Almost as tall as I am??? That ticks pretty much all four of my "dream sword" boxes. While this sword is listed as "Discontinued" on most sites, I did actually contact Windlass to see if they still made them. In response, they told me what email address to send money to, and gave me a price quote, so I'm going to go ahead and assume that means they've still got a few of these beauties lying around. Failing that, I know a few stores that still have some in stock - one is even in Australia! Although the Aus one is quite pricey (no surprise there...) So I likely won't get this until the middle of the year, if that. Still, it's on my "to-buy" list. Lastly, depending on how my attempts at joining the local HEMA group go, I will probably try and pick myself up a Feder for sparring with. I prefer the ones that look kind of like the unholy baby of a montante and an estoc, as opposed to the "longsword but we cut most of it off" style. Something like this, probably: This will probably take priority over the English Two-Hander, if my foray in the HEMA is successful. Not only are feders cheaper and more widely available, they're pretty important for HEMA sparring. Obviously I'd need to pick up some protective gear, too. Apart from those three items, I'd probably try and get myself a gambeson/arming doublet and maybe a mail hauberk or some voiders. After getting the gauntlets I will have exhausted my options for "Shiny plate armour bits" that I could reasonably buy without needing arming wear to put under it. I already have a Windlass armet which I love to bits - Got lucky, there, as I've heard they're too small for a lot of people, but mine fits me perfectly - And I want to put together a full 15th/16th century Gothic/Tudor~ish harness at some point. Although on my budget, that may take some time.
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Post by stormmaster on Jan 9, 2018 5:23:54 GMT
Something that has peaked my interest recently is the idea of getting a estoc but idk who makes a good one
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Post by Robert on Jan 10, 2018 0:33:08 GMT
Idk about esotcs now that Danelli is gone but maby Arms and Armour?
I know who makes good Koncerz though, basically late one haded estocs
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Post by william m on Jan 10, 2018 14:16:07 GMT
Well im hoping that this year I will sell off the vast majority of my sword collection. I will also visit a museum here in London to make some detailed measurements of a seax, which will be custom made for me.
I do like the idea of a highlander katana though it seems that all the good ones are incredibly expensive. Anybody know of a moderately priced one?
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Post by Veerdin on Jan 12, 2018 13:25:17 GMT
Something that has peaked my interest recently is the idea of getting a estoc but idk who makes a good one I actually remember asking a similar question a while back. I remember somebody linked me to Alchem Inc, who make Estoc (and other sword) parts which they send out and you assemble yourself. Their site is frankly awful in terms of design, but I did contact them a bit ago regarding prices and they seemed pretty straightforward and affordable. Here's a picture of one of their completed Estocs which was, at one point, for sale on KoA: Here's the old KoA page for the Alchem estoc, it's got more and higher res images on it. The blade isn't quite accurate to historical sources, I don't think, as I understand historical estocs had very stiff, diamond-profile blades with no real "cutting" edge. Sadly, the official Alchem site doesn't have very good images on it so it's pretty hard to tell if they offer historically accurate blades. I'm also pretty sure Windlass used to make estocs, too, but unless they're willing to churn a few more out, you'll probably need to go secondhand for that.
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Post by 28shadow on Jan 12, 2018 20:03:10 GMT
Something that has peaked my interest recently is the idea of getting a estoc but idk who makes a good one I actually remember asking a similar question a while back. I remember somebody linked me to Alchem Inc, who make Estoc (and other sword) parts which they send out and you assemble yourself. Their site is frankly awful in terms of design, but I did contact them a bit ago regarding prices and they seemed pretty straightforward and affordable. Here's a picture of one of their completed Estocs which was, at one point, for sale on KoA: Here's the old KoA page for the Alchem estoc, it's got more and higher res images on it. The blade isn't quite accurate to historical sources, I don't think, as I understand historical estocs had very stiff, diamond-profile blades with no real "cutting" edge. Sadly, the official Alchem site doesn't have very good images on it so it's pretty hard to tell if they offer historically accurate blades. I'm also pretty sure Windlass used to make estocs, too, but unless they're willing to churn a few more out, you'll probably need to go secondhand for that. That page is a chore to look through. However they do have very appealing prices.
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