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Post by swo on Jan 25, 2019 15:10:55 GMT
Anyone here buy a custom sword from here? I want to know what to expect. My buddy bought a virtual arsenal from them, like literally everything they sell, and I was suspicious because they were so cheap, but he loves their stuff. I bought a Viking sword and was quite impressed so they are making me a custom sword. Anyone else buy anything custom from them?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2019 16:32:29 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Jan 25, 2019 17:59:05 GMT
Their ad sounds impressive, but it’s what they don’t tell me that bothers me. I like the fact they give the hardness, I wish more companies did the same. As for the folded steel, I’d rather have a 1095, or for that matter a good 1060, mono steel blade at that price. Strange looking scimitars. As for the sword cane-no way José. I find it strange so many glowing report syndromes, the percentages don’t add up are not logical. I would be interested in hearing from members who have Battling Swords products.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 25, 2019 18:10:41 GMT
It looks like overpriced Pakistani/Indian stuff; identical to the chuff on eBay. I wouldn't buy from them.
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Post by pgandy on Jan 25, 2019 18:23:18 GMT
It looks like overpriced Pakistani/Indian stuff; identical to the chuff on eBay. I wouldn't buy from them. I was thinking the same. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2019 18:23:56 GMT
It looks like overpriced Pakistani/Indian stuff; identical to the chuff on eBay. I wouldn't buy from them. This! I mean, jeez, guys - open your eyes! |
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 25, 2019 18:42:52 GMT
Yeah looking more at it I think it's just a retailer for the super cheap Indian and Pakistan crap, but the prices jumped up by a ton.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jan 25, 2019 18:49:00 GMT
Sorry, but this screams “made in Pakistan” to me. Be very wary.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 25, 2019 18:56:48 GMT
Also, swo whatever happened to the custom knife they were working on for you? You've said you bought a katana, A viking sword, and a scimitar, can you post photos of them? |
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Post by Ifrit on Jan 25, 2019 19:43:02 GMT
I love the look of the rapier. The reviews seem to be decent. And for the price?
Perhaps I'll give it a go one day
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2019 20:17:09 GMT
I am reminded of a certain Strongblades thread wherein the person asking opinion was then advised to look not just at the history of interactions but to take a good look at the item as pictured. Going ahead and ignoring what was readily apparent, they then report back that the "bullet he took for the team" confirmed that it was a dud.
I had once bought what were obviously two trash swords for the scabbards just for transport of good swords but it remains one of my own serious miscalculations. The scabbards turned out to be worse than what I knew were trash swords. $40 was not a big blow and I did end up with some LOTR fittings and some blades with threaded rod tangs around here somewhere. I have no recollection of what I did with the cardboard scabbards.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Jan 25, 2019 20:23:29 GMT
Ive seen these exact hilts before. I'd bet cash they buy 20$ sword hilts, bang out a cheap damascus blade, screw it on and call it a day.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 25, 2019 21:03:26 GMT
I love the look of the rapier. The reviews seem to be decent. And for the price? Perhaps I'll give it a go one day Go on ebay. The exact same rapier will cost you all of 95 or 60 dollars, unless you mean the fraternal hilted sword which I haven't seen in that configuration. |
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 25, 2019 21:04:31 GMT
Ive seen these exact hilts before. I'd bet cash they buy 20$ sword hilts, bang out a cheap damascus blade, screw it on and call it a day. Maybe a 20 peso hilt  Yeah the stuff they have on their site you can find by using the various sword search terms on eBay. |
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Post by Ifrit on Jan 25, 2019 21:05:36 GMT
I love the look of the rapier. The reviews seem to be decent. And for the price? Perhaps I'll give it a go one day Go on ebay. The exact same rapier will cost you all of 95 or 60 dollars, unless you mean the fraternal hilted sword which I haven't seen in that configuration. I use Canadian eBay lol. There ain't much on there. But maybe that's my problem |
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Post by texarcana on Jan 26, 2019 0:51:48 GMT
Call me suspicious, but I don't believe that 31 people would give 5 star reviews to an $80 katana, with none feeling less enthusiastic.
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Post by Ifrit on Jan 26, 2019 1:47:19 GMT
Call me suspicious, but I don't believe that 31 people would give 5 star reviews to an $80 katana, with none feeling less enthusiastic. You know. Good point. With such a low reputation company, it's unlikely they can be that good Maybe I'll just save my money or stick to smaller purchases lol |
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 26, 2019 2:29:42 GMT
I'm a little suspicious of the OP to be honest, though I hate to be that guy. He's asking for opinions, but has three swords from the company, and his only two posts are positive towards an otherwise unheard of or disliked company.
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Post by pgandy on Jan 26, 2019 3:14:56 GMT
His buddy bought nearly everything they make plus what he bought, it would seem that he would get some opinion there.
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