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Post by viece on Nov 21, 2018 17:40:50 GMT
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Post by seth on Nov 21, 2018 18:37:22 GMT
Arms and armor black prince.
It handles so nice. The point control is phenomenal and it just feels like a stout sword. I like bigger swords and this is bug but super fast.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Nov 21, 2018 19:38:25 GMT
I'm curious what Kelly's number one is. Maybe we can at least get a top 100
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 20:54:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 23:24:26 GMT
From an artistic point of view: my Jeff Robinson Dragonspear, with my Rick Barrett Damasdao right on its heels.
Practically: phew... hard. That Hanwei Practcal Elite XL i aquired recently is supernice in handling and cutting... maybe that one. Or my Pavel Moc longsword, if it would be a sharp one. PERFECT in handling and good reach!
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Nov 22, 2018 6:00:32 GMT
I'm curious what Kelly's number one is. Maybe we can at least get a top 100 Haha, I was soooo tempted to post exactly the same question! Perhaps I'll start a new thread: What Are Your 100 Best Swords And Which Is The Ugliest Of Them?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2018 14:14:53 GMT
My Kingston Arms Renaissance Side Sword. Very light in the hand, point control like a smallsword, great cutter.
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Post by bluetrain on Nov 24, 2018 14:35:35 GMT
I might add here that I have only handled one antique sword (the rest were merely old), which was a Revolutionary War period saber. It was still wicked sharp but I still wouldn't pick that as a favorite.
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Post by profkum on Nov 24, 2018 17:04:25 GMT
The top dog in my collection is Pavel Moc's Durer longsword. A real beauty that handles well and has good balance. Plus, it came razor sharp directly from the smith so plus points for that
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Post by steves87 on Nov 25, 2018 13:04:14 GMT
Not sure about best as i have a few f oir diffent uses, but my favourite is my Dragon King Autum Leaf which I have used for tameshigiri in some gradings. A real nice cutter
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Post by pellius on Nov 25, 2018 14:37:41 GMT
My best sword is my French m1822/1824 light cav saber.
My collection of swords, like the budget that supports it, is very modest. Usually, I wait until I have a few “extra” dollars, then I look around to see what is available that piques my interest.
The 1822 LC is the only sword I actually sought out.
To me, it has it all. It was an historically significant design, with a long service life, substantial progeny, and a number of copies, including the first historical sword I ever learned much about - the US m1840 heavy cav saber.
To my eye, it is beautiful. It is a big, substantial feeling sword. It sports a nice S curve profile, crisp double fullers, a pretty twisted-wire wrapped grip, and an elegant brass guard. This thing was built to take all challengers.
To my untrained hand, the handling is marvelous. Those with much more knowledge and expertise seem to agree.
On top of all that, it’s still a model that is not brutally expensive, or super rare. Thus, even casual enthusiasts can get their paws on one. And I’m not afraid to handle it or practice with it.
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Post by Ifrit on Nov 29, 2018 0:23:36 GMT
Artistically, it is my BCI Sword of Danu. But for handling it is probably my Spanish 1985 Sabre. But if I had to trust my life to one sword, it is either my Ronin Dojo Pro or Hanwei GSOW. Depends what I am expecting to be fighting. It is hard to narrow it down to one choice.
For confined spaces, definitely my sword of Danu though.
Gotta give special mention for best water bottle cutter, and funnest sword to use to my Driggers Tactical Arming sword.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 5:42:08 GMT
The top dog in my collection is Pavel Moc's Durer longsword. A real beauty that handles well and has good balance. Plus, it came razor sharp directly from the smith so plus points for that
Very interested in that one too... but our Big Bill in here got one and eventually sold it - for being a cut & thrust sword design thats is far too flexible to deliver a good thrust. Whats your experience?
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Nov 29, 2018 18:31:37 GMT
"Best" is really difficult to quantify without specific context.
For the "best" of my one-handers, I would probably pick my Albion Doge for it's combination of cut & thrust utility, nimbleness, and design aesthetic. I will need to reassess this opinion when I receive my Sovereign.
The "best" cutter in my collection has to be my Albion Principe. Even before I touched up the edge it was an effortless cutter. There is a lot of hype around this sword model, and in my experience it lives up to it. It is a true testament to masterfully engineered proportion and weight distribution. I feel pretty confident that with an optimal setup I could cut a person in half from shoulder to hip with it, and taking off an arm or head would be relatively easy work. It's no eye-sore to look at either.
I put a lot of sweat equity into my custom greatsword, and it's no slouch in the cutting department. I feel a special connection to it, and a deep sense of satisfaction every time I pick it up (or even just wrap my fingers around the grip). It exudes power. The Principe is a surprisingly good cutter, but my greatsword's cutting capacity isn't a surprise once you have it in hand. It is not an agile sword (though it's no lifeless crowbar either), but moves with authority and deadly purpose. It is "best" in its significance to me. It's something I designed, put together, embellished, and made my own.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Nov 30, 2018 9:12:38 GMT
The specific context is: What sword in your collection do you like best, and why?" If you have to give away all your swords except one, which one do you keep, and why? But you are free with the reasons for, maybe it's the best fighting sword or your preciouss or gives you a historical (hysterical) feeling or whatever. I think it's easier to say this for a sword you already have for some years. New achieved swords have a wow-faktor, but if you've played a bit with them perhaps you suddenly want to handle an older sword of yours that you grow to like more and more. Come home to mama! I'd like to get some new ideas for future swords of mine.
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Post by pgandy on Nov 30, 2018 13:46:49 GMT
The specific context is: What sword in your collection do you like best, and why?" If you have to give away all your swords except one, which one do you keep, and why? But you are free with the reasons for, maybe it's the best fighting sword or your preciouss or gives you a historical (hysterical) feeling or whatever. I think it's easier to say this for a sword you already have for some years. New achieved swords have a wow-faktor, but if you've played a bit with them perhaps you suddenly want to handle an older sword of yours that you grow to like more and more. Come home to mama! I'd like to get some new ideas for future swords of mine. That was a hard question for me to answer because I really like all of my swords, save one or two that I have a remorse buying. I think perhaps it boils down to that I have no favourites rather song, food, drink, or whatever but like several. Maybe you are correct in saying a sword that has been in one’s possession for a lengthy time plays a part in this. For me if I had to give all away save one it would be my pinuti, which I believe is my oldest sword except for an all out latin machete. It is a Philippine answer to a latin machete but designed for heavier cutting and will give point, something a latin machete is not designed to do. With a 20 3/ 4” blade it is compact and works well in the close quarters that I have, versatile, cuts extremely well, fast and robust, and when used with a shield I would have no hesitation to use it in combat. I have a certain sentiment towards that knife that that is lacking in all others although I have many good blades.
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Post by Cosmoline on Dec 7, 2018 22:28:43 GMT
Mine remains the Albion Yeoman. I didn't like it at first, but it's really grown on me. Though I prefer it in combination with a heater shield instead of a buckler.
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Post by markus313 on Dec 8, 2018 21:38:19 GMT
From a “combat” point of view, I’d say I must choose my Windlass French Cut & Thrust Sword. Although this particular sword is relatively new to me I’m inclined to say it may well be my “best” one. A single hander with a long blade, but not too long, and not too light or too heavy, while being easy to carry and access. Stout, agile and powerful. Designed primarily for the thrust while still being able to give powerful blows and to switch quickly from one technique to another. A good hilt for use with both the right and left hand equally. Double edged and side rings, allowing the use of winding techniques and even half swording. Well suited to use alone or in conjunction with a dagger or shield or gauntlets. A weapon out of the times when people just still fought with impact weapons and needed versatile swords to counter very developed body armor and a wide variety of hand held weapons.
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Post by Robert on Dec 13, 2018 23:30:04 GMT
I have handled a fair amount of swords in my life so far but the one I feel the best with would have be the one that got me into swords in the first place - my custom tinker longsword with a complex guard. Quick, good protection, beautifull and cuts with authority. Also, a lot of people know that one due to Skallagrim so it's a nice status symbol as well!
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