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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 5, 2018 21:26:04 GMT
From all the swords in your collection or you have ever handled, which feel or felt best in your hand, in the different categories? You can quote this post and insert your best swords. Feel free to tell your reasons why, other stories or add a new category.
Katana:
Viking Sword:
Arming Sword:
Longsword:
Rapier/Sidesword:
Saber/Swords/Cutlass:
Others:
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 5, 2018 21:33:11 GMT
From all the swords in your collection or you have ever handled, which feel or felt best in your hand, in the different categories? You can quote this post and insert your best swords. Feel free to tell your reasons why or other stories. Katana: Hanwei Tactical Katana, best handling of my 6 kats next: CS Lion Dog Viking Sword: Hanwei Godfred next: H/T Norman Arming Sword: KA XIV, incredible nimble Battlecry Agincourt, then H/T EMSHS Longsword: DSA Two Handed Dane XVIIIe Rapier/Sidesword: Hanwei Taza/Cup Hilt Rapier best mass distribution I know with a very light pommel (edit: forgot my Windlass Florentine Rapier. It handles better but the blade is too flimsy for a sword I think) Saber/Swords/Cutlass: CS Naval Officer's Sword, a lightsaber Next my CS Marines NCO Saber for a not-light-saber Others: CS Tactical Katana Machete Hanwei Tactical Wakizashi, makes tachikaze even when only pointing to a corner with it. Hanwei Banshee (dha) Edit: Almost forgot the Hanwei Dark Sentinel: Curved nagamaki longsword but easily to handle with one hand. I like light and nimble swords. Speed kills!
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Post by markus313 on Oct 5, 2018 21:45:55 GMT
Katana: Musashi 1060 Viking Sword: Hanwei Norman Arming Sword: Hanwei EMSHS Longsword: CS Italian Rapier/Sidesword: Hanwei Sidesword Saber/Swords/Cutlass: WE Dutch Klewang, Windlass1860 Naval Cutlass, WE Napoleonic Imperial Guard Briquet (Antiques: Swiss Bern 1760 Hanger, Swiss 1867 Pipeback, Ames 1862 Navy Cutlass and some others) Others: CS Smallsword, CS 22“ Latin D-guard Machete
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Oct 5, 2018 22:23:54 GMT
Katana - don't have one
Viking - Albion Mark Gotland
Arming Sword - Albion Oakeshott Albion Condottiere
Longsword - ATrim Makers Mark XVIa ATrim Makers Mark Triple Fullered XIII
Rapier/Sidesword - Del Tin DT5182, 18th century transitional rapier
Cutlass - Baltimore Knife and Sword Octopus cutlass
Other - Hanwei SH2460 Baselard dagger Also ATrim Xa.7 short sword
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Post by stormmaster on Oct 5, 2018 22:41:31 GMT
Katana - ryujin elite Choji hamon katana
Viking - Christian Fletcher Shield maiden
Arming Sword - VA Monarch
Longsword - Mateusz Sulowski Cluny v2
Rapier/Sidesword - Coldsteel Citizen saber
Cutlass - never had one
Other - Fantasy, Jeffery Robinson Excalibur or Longship Morrigan, both handle very differently
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Post by pgandy on Oct 5, 2018 23:44:01 GMT
Katana: Musashi 1060
Viking Sword: NA
Arming Sword: Windlass XIV/Windlass Agincourt
Longsword: NA
Rapier/Sidesword: Windlass Pilsen
Sabre/Swords/Cutlass: WE Klewang
Other: Kris Pinuti/Windlass D-Guard Bowie/Windlass Poignard/Windlass 1850 Bowie/Hanwei Ox Tail Broad sword
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Oct 6, 2018 0:08:51 GMT
I like near weightless, I depend on accuracy and technique. No sharp crowbars for me.
Katana: IMO, all bricks, would love to be proven wrong
Viking Sword: Toss up- Hanwei Godfried or Albion Reeve (late period Viking)
Arming Sword: Albion Reeve (early period arming sword)
Longsword: Hanwei Tinker Fullered Bastard...OR...A&A Schloss Erbach Arming Sword
Rapier/Sidesword: Don't have one
Saber/Swords/Cutlass: Hands down, no comparison...1898 Argentine Pipeback Saber
Others: Runners up...
Windlass Raptor - nice and floaty Windlass Erebach - would buy one in a heartbeat Windlass Spartan - nice one handed chopper, just felt *right* Albion Templar - dear gawd....if I needed to kill someone in mail...wow serious chopper And last... Windlass Patton Saber - another nice floaty sword, bumped by the Argentine
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Oct 6, 2018 0:57:51 GMT
Katana: antique Kojima Kanenori katana
Viking Sword: none
Arming Sword: Albion Doge (kinda), custom Hanwei/Tinker longsword to short sword, probably my Albion Sovereign (when it arrives)
Longsword: Albion Principe
Rapier/Sidesword: Albion Doge (kinda)
Saber/Swords/Cutlass: custom lightened Hanwei shashka
Others: custom great sword (is very agile for its size and weight)
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Post by mattjohn98 on Oct 6, 2018 2:54:11 GMT
Hanwei practical special katana Hanwei Banshee Cold steel shamshir Kris Cutlery Spatha Cold steel italian longsword
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Oct 6, 2018 6:22:59 GMT
Katana: Have some, but none stand out as being the best-handling. So I didn't pick one. Viking Sword:DSA, but modified. Came with the typical diamond-section tip you see on Indian replicas - ground this to lenticular, rounded the tip, fixed the hideous "sharpening" it originally had, and shortened the grip. Not what I'd call great in terms of handling, but my Viking, handling-wise. 1063g, POB at 17cm/6.75", blade thickness 4.4mm/4.2mm/3.5mm (at base/mid-blade/near tip). Arming Sword: If I'd picked one, it would have been my Albion I.33 training blunt. Longsword: Would have been a hard choice. Albion Ringeck or a Chinese longsword-jian. Hanwei Tinker handles better IMO, but I don't have one. Rapier/Sidesword: Don't have any. Saber/Swords/Cutlass: I picked these two: A 1796LC-style sword (British yeomanry? American?), and a military shashka. I have lighter sabres - ornamental dress swords - but I prefer these since these feel properly functional and effective. 1796: 780g, POB 16.5cm/6.5", thickness 10mm/4.5mm/1.3mm Shashka: 700g, POB 11cm/4.5", thickness 5.6mm/4.8mm/2.1mm Two-handed sword: This two-handed jian: because it's a nice agile under-2kg, and thus nice for its size. 1.975kg, POB 10cm/4", thickness 9.5mm/6.1mm/4.5mm Jian: A close call between the Scott Rodell jian (i.e., Hanwei Chinese Cutting Sword) and the Cold Steel Gim. I picked the CS Gim since I prefer the shorter grip: However, it's an ugly thing. A history - but ugly - style of fittings. These two replicas both beat my antiques. 920g, POB 10cm/4", thickness 6.4mm/5.8mm/4.7mm Dao: Late 19th century officer's sword: Not visible in the photo, but the pommel end of the hilt curves to the left (as seen from the spine side), which is nice ergonomically. Otherwise, this is light and agile, while remaining plausible as a real weapon. 522g, POB at 14.5cm/5.75", thickness 6.4mm/3.6mm/2mm Dha: Burmese: 535g, POB 13cm/5", thickness 7mm/4.5mm/2.6mm Kris: A Moro kris: This has what looks like battle damage, with a cut in the flat deep enough so it looks like it needed a much harder hit than expected from kids playing sword-fighting, and a crack in the cutting edge. There's also some delamination at the tip, due to the tip having been bent. 644g, POB 12cm/4.75", thickness 13mm/3.8mm/2.1mm Bolo: Of my other Philippine swords, this bolo has superb handling: Very comfortable and secure grip, nice balance and weight. Cuts very well, and stabs very well too (as I found at at the cost of some blood). 563g, POB 8.5cm/3.4", thickness 9.5mm/6.7mm/3.7mm Kukri: Light for its size: 464g. POB 13cm/5", thickness 8.1mm/7mm/4.7mm Other: Of my other swords, the candidates were my one-and-only smallsword, and this: and I picked this because it can cut. Seems to be a hunting sword. 486g, POB 10cm/4", thickness 10mm/5.2mm/2.6mm
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Post by thedarksider on Oct 6, 2018 11:12:42 GMT
Katana-Only have cheap horrible ones.
Viking Sword-Albion Caithness. (Late Viking)
Arming Sword-Albion Kingmaker.
Longsword-Albion Gallowglass.
Rapier/Sidesword-Don't own one yet.
Sabre-Prussian fusilier officers sword.
Cutlass-Albion moat blade with custom printed armoury fittings.
Two handed-Albion Dane
Fantasy-Longship Armoury Furia
Other Antique-Napoleonic French Cuirassier's Pallasch. (This thing scares me)
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Post by leviathansteak on Oct 6, 2018 13:32:11 GMT
I tend to prefer swords that are light and fast, which can change direction quickly and easily. That said, i judge good handling based on what the weapon ought to feel like rather than just my own personal preference. e.g. a type XIIIa longsword that is rather blade heavy would be ok in my books but just not my preference
Katana: I don't do japanese swordmanship so I wouldnt even be sure if what im handling is considered good
Viking Sword: No experience.
Arming Sword: Albion I.33 trainer. It 'flows' nicely from cut to cut and has a very satisfying heft to it. The H/T norman and H/T EMSHS are good ones too and feel great in cutting motions. Would definitely want a shield or buckler in conjunction with these 3 though
Longsword: Albion ringeck - this fits my love for light and fast swords perfectly. I can cut swiftly and change direction for a parry if necessary without much difficulty. A close second is my black horse arbeitspferd feder for the same handling reasons. My Albion Earl handles quickly enough and has a lot more authority when striking blows but my love for speed (ringeck) wins here
Rapier: Castille armoury Pappenheimer rapier. The excellent point control allows for speedy disengages and last minute parries. I can set traps to lure in attacks and respond quickly. I feel that the handling is better compared to others ive tried. e.g. darkwood, danelli, hanwei
Sidesword: Regenyei full contact sidesword. However, the handling is so fast and light that im almost tempted to call it cheating as i find it hard to imagine that a sharp equivalent would be that good. Therefore i might give this one to a kvetun sidesword. It handles a lot more like a cut and thrust weapon ought to and if it were to be sharp would cut nicely but is still responsive and quick. Ive tried the albion marrozzo and it handles a bit too choppy for a cut & thrust sword IMO. The A&A serenissima rapier is not bad but could use more distal taper to liven up the handling
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Post by viece on Oct 6, 2018 15:03:01 GMT
Katana: no experience; not really interested. Viking Sword: only have one, and it's super low-end, so I'm not sure, but this one is surprisingly well-balanced and nimble. sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/53497/casual-experiment-vinegar-deepeeka-vikingArming Sword: Windlass Type XIV on clearance, under $100, now antiqued. Wonderful little sword, very fast and "flicky." Have watched a few Dimicator videos about how to rotate it in a smaller circle while flicking forward, and it was a revelation. I'm not a I.33 guy so all of that is new, and probably old hat for those in the know, but it is always fun to pick up this meaty-looking, wide-bladed thing and have it feel so good. sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/post/747340/threadLongsword: New Chlebowski feder. Feels like part of you immediately. sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/55444/got-chlebowski-federRapier/Sidesword: I don't have a rapier or sidesword per se but this c. 1600 German straight-bladed basket hilt has a little of both. Fantastic in the hand. sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/54972/antique-german-basket-hilt-swordSaber/Swords/Cutlass: US Model 1860 by Ames, made in 1863. Very blade-forward but it just feels right due to the pronounced distal taper.
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Post by Ifrit on Oct 13, 2018 17:25:21 GMT
Katana: Customized Ronin RK. The heavier guard brings back the balance a bit, and along with a fuller, it handles exceptionally well. My old Kris Cutlery 29 could out perform it for sure, but I do not own that sword anymore
Viking Sword: n/a
Arming Sword: Driggers Tactical Arming sword "Miss Flexie". Lightest sword I own. Almost feels like a really long dagger
Longsword: Hanwei GSOW
Rapier/Sidesword:
Saber/Swords/Cutlass: 1895 Spanish Saber. It feels almost like the most ultimate saber machete. Thin, long blade, but yet a high quality hilt. I love the thing. I owned a Briquet before, and while I do enjoy it, it wasn't as agile
I don't own enough swords lol...
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Post by howler on Oct 13, 2018 19:24:09 GMT
Katana: Customized Ronin RK. The heavier guard brings back the balance a bit, and along with a fuller, it handles exceptionally well. My old Kris Cutlery 29 could out perform it for sure, but I do not own that sword anymore Viking Sword: n/a Arming Sword: Driggers Tactical Arming sword "Miss Flexie". Lightest sword I own. Almost feels like a really long dagger Longsword: Hanwei GSOW Rapier/Sidesword: Saber/Swords/Cutlass: 1895 Spanish Saber. It feels almost like the most ultimate saber machete. Thin, long blade, but yet a high quality hilt. I love the thing. I owned a Briquet before, and while I do enjoy it, it wasn't as agile I don't own enough swords lol... "I don't own enough swords"...the most common lament on the forum. Is there ever really enough?
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Post by Ifrit on Oct 13, 2018 21:22:32 GMT
Katana: Customized Ronin RK. The heavier guard brings back the balance a bit, and along with a fuller, it handles exceptionally well. My old Kris Cutlery 29 could out perform it for sure, but I do not own that sword anymore Viking Sword: n/a Arming Sword: Driggers Tactical Arming sword "Miss Flexie". Lightest sword I own. Almost feels like a really long dagger Longsword: Hanwei GSOW Rapier/Sidesword: Saber/Swords/Cutlass: 1895 Spanish Saber. It feels almost like the most ultimate saber machete. Thin, long blade, but yet a high quality hilt. I love the thing. I owned a Briquet before, and while I do enjoy it, it wasn't as agile I don't own enough swords lol... "I don't own enough swords"...the most common lament on the forum. Is there ever really enough? Never. The more you own, the more you realize you don't have
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 13, 2018 21:48:13 GMT
I think now I own enough swords! ...
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 13, 2018 21:49:35 GMT
... nooooot!
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Post by howler on Oct 14, 2018 1:47:50 GMT
... nooooot! You almost had me there. Either too drunk or not enough. But then, that leads to another question, can one have too much beer? Gulp, burp. On sword handling, generally lighter and neutral balanced swords are best (or at least most comfortable) handling, though not always the case if forward heavy swinging is called for.
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Post by pellius on Oct 14, 2018 2:46:50 GMT
Katana: Hanbon Katana. Thru-hardened maru no hi shinogi-zukuri. Like all my katana, it’s a budget Chinese factory product. It’s actually a pretty decent sword, though.
Viking Sword: Hanwei Godfred. Not really a great handling sword, but it is far more maneuverable than my only other Viking sword - a Del Tin Tenth Century monster. My Hanwei Cawood has fantastic handling; far superior to the Godfred (but, of course, it isn’t truly a Viking sword).
Falcata: L. Driggers Falcata. Forward balance with a balanced feel.
Medieval Sword: L. Driggers Falchion (Cluny style). Wicked fast. Fantastic in every way.
Arming Sword: ATrim Type XIIIb (one hander). This particular sword has an unusual hexagonal cross section. Tom Kinder made the fittings. Very high performance.
Heavy Cavalry Saber: US m1840 (W. Walscheid, Solingen). Handling is not as terrible as its reputation would suggest. This is the only heavy cav saber I own. Apparently, the US did not really distinguish between heavy and light cavalry at the time, so it’s not entirely clear whether the 1840 might be considered more of a light cav saber.
Light Cavalry Saber: French m1822 (1824) light cav. This is the one I wanted for years. It’s probably my overall favorite. For a cav saber, it handles very nicely. It’s not as fast or maneuverable as my Swiss m1899 (1919), but it actually feels up to the cut-and-thrust duties of light cavalry.
Artillery Saber: French m1829 (1832) mounted artillery saber. This one is fast with great handling. I honestly am not sure how exactly such a curved but pointy sword was intended to be used, but it has a very handy feel. I presume it was supposed to serve as a defense against light cavalry. Yikes.
Chinese Saber: Sinosword niuweidao. At 36” in length, this one is larger than the historical norm, and is better suited to the stature of modern Westerners. It weighs in at a svelte 2.2 pounds, and the balance is excellent. It’s a budget sword, so it’s a little rough in the details. But it has it where it counts. This one is a vicious Kung Fu weapon.
Filipino Sword: TFW Itak Tagalog #1. This one handles a bit like a sharp and pointy tool, but the grip is ergonomic and the distal taper is noticeable.
Jian: Hanbon Jian. Decent handling for a budget jian.
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