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Post by pgandy on Apr 15, 2019 22:21:50 GMT
Many seem to have favored (indeed I purchased at discount) the discontinued type XIV. Interestingly, I notice it seems once again to have been brought back and is now offered on MRL for $229. OMG!! I think I paid just over $100 on the DoD and a week later the were less $100, I would like to say $95. I was sorry to see it go and glad to see it back, but... With today's pricing that's probably not out of line but what a difference. |
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Post by csills2313 on Apr 15, 2019 23:39:57 GMT
Wow I hate I missed that deal!!!
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 16, 2019 0:01:46 GMT
Not a really great sword but it is my favorite....lol Attachments:
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Post by csills2313 on Apr 16, 2019 0:06:28 GMT
Not a really great sword but it is my favorite....lol Never seen that one before. What’s its name? |
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Post by bd68 on Apr 16, 2019 0:19:47 GMT
I've owned a few Windlass swords over the years. My favorite is definitely the Arbedo. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoy it
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 16, 2019 0:20:26 GMT
Not a really great sword but it is my favorite....lol Never seen that one before. What’s its name? Windlass Fantasy Viking Sword. It was the hero movie sword in Pathfinder. Attachments:
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Post by demonskull on Apr 16, 2019 1:30:58 GMT
I've owned over 80 Windlass swords over the years and currently have about 20. Of the ones I currently have I have several favorites: the Classic Medieval, The Falchion, the Type XIV, the Sword of Raymond the 3rd from the movie The Kingdom of Heaven and the Drac. The Drac is the licensed version of the sword featured in the movie Bram Stoker's Dracula.
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Post by stormmaster on Apr 16, 2019 2:44:02 GMT
my favorite windlass sword was the retribution sword from the night angel novels
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Post by nddave on Apr 16, 2019 2:46:15 GMT
So now that my collection of European Swords consists all of Windlass models I figured I'd give a quick overview of each in regards to handling and aesthetics.
Homildon Hill: Love the look and feel of this sword. Very attractive design with its intricate guard and pommel. The Latin engravings in the fullers tops this sword off. This sword feels like it was made for me and is definitely the favorite. Handles great both one and two handed. This the one I'd carry to battle in any hypothetical like time travel or Zombies ect.
Towton Sword: Very aesthetically pleasing, love the pommel and curved gaurd. Blade profile tapers nicely. Light and fast this sword handles great one or two handed.
Effigy Sword: simple but still attractive arming sword. Based off of the effigy brass of Sir Roger Elmbrygge an English Sheriff of the early 15th century. Sword is light and fast and has a nice acute profile taper. A sentimental favorite as it was my first functional medieval sword.
European Sword: Very basic in design but thats a good thing. It has the look of a tried and true 12th century arming sword. Love the tapering grip and the blade itself feels good and lively in the hand.
Type XIV: Short and deadly is the best way to describe this sword. It feels great in the hand, light enough to swing all day yet balanced to offer authoritative cuts and thrusts. The broad tapering blade adds to both its ability and attractiveness.
Classic Medieval Sword: The Type 6 guard and broad fullered blade are definitely the highlights of this sword. A true Crusader's sword that is simple enough in design to be an everyman's sword but regal enough to be on the hip of a nobleman. Handles very similar to the European but with a little more forward balance which makes it a little slower. Though this is overshadowed by its serious cutting ability.
Hero's Warsword: What can I say, I made it a lot prettier but its still an attractive sword and for its size it handles amazingly. Everytime I think I need another Greatsword in my collection I compare the offerings to this sword and all of them in the price range fall short. It's a big sword though, almost as tall as me (as my avatar pic shows, lol) but if you want a big sword you can't go wrong with this one.
Battlecry Culloden Baskethilt Broadsword: I really love this sword. It gets my Scottish blood boiling when I draw it and admire it. Very attractive and handles well. Thrusts are a little difficult due to the baskethilt but man is it a cutter. Of all the later period complex hilts the baskethilt is my favorite and very welcome in my collection.
Sword of Roven: Last but definitely not least this sword is both simple yet elegant all in one package. This sword has the feel of a sword of war but the aesthetics of something a noble of the 16th century would display on his mantle. Cuts and thrusts effectively but can feel a little awkwardly due to its shorter (for a longsword in my opinion) grip.
I'll add pics in a bit, remember all mine have been customised with new grip wrappings or other slight customizations and are not reflective of stock models.
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Post by Scott on Apr 16, 2019 3:06:25 GMT
The type xiv is nice, I'm holding onto mine until my daughter steals it from me. I'm sure it's only a matter of time.
The German bastard sword is good although it is a bit heavy. The side rings are good.
The homildon hill is very nice, handles well and looks pretty. Highly recommend this one.
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Post by WVfishguy on Apr 16, 2019 7:19:46 GMT
Godfrey, or Sir Godfrey Sword from the Robin Hood movie with Russel Crowe. Mark Strong was Godfrey, the bad guy, and this was his sword. I've read the Robin Hood sword has the same blade. It's a big heavy thing but there's something about it I like - perhaps just enough style so it's not gaudy, but distinctive. I also like the Brandenburg rapier.
I have four other Windlasses, but those are my favorites.
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Post by warriorpoet on Apr 27, 2019 15:49:42 GMT
I felled a tree with the windlass ranger sword.
The wide Italian short sword is a great cutter as well.
I really like the ulfberet and runic long seax as well.
I keep my eyes open for a fantasy Viking line William has. I've wanted it since about 2008, but they don't show up often!
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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 27, 2019 15:50:13 GMT
XIV by far. I absolutely regret selling mine.
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Post by viece on Apr 27, 2019 23:05:09 GMT
XIV by far. I absolutely regret selling mine. I second and third this. Phenomenal sword. Got it during the clearance sale referenced above; with all discounts applied I think it was $85-90 before shipping! |
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Post by LeMal on Apr 28, 2019 2:14:52 GMT
Ones currently available: the XIV, Ulfbehrt and Chioggia are nice, absolutely love the Runic Long Seax and re-released Arbedo though.
My absolute favorites are all long unavailable though: original Mongol sword, Horsehead Falcata, and qaddara-style single edged Kindjal.
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Post by joeybones on Apr 28, 2019 23:25:09 GMT
I only have 2 windlass swords . The Renaissance hunting sword and the Confederate cavalry saber . I never sharpened the Hunting sword, so far it's just been a wall hanger
The CSA saber is very nice and handles well. I particularly like the beige leather grip vs the usual black.
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Post by howler on Apr 29, 2019 3:02:54 GMT
XIV by far. I absolutely regret selling mine. Only one I ever purchased (also crazy sub $100 closeout...though they just brought it back), but I am looking at (and heard good things about) the Christus Imperat rapier. |
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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 29, 2019 3:31:25 GMT
XIV by far. I absolutely regret selling mine. Only one I ever purchased (also crazy sub $100 closeout...though they just brought it back), but I am looking at (and heard good things about) the Christus Imperat rapier. There have been good reviews of the Christus Imperat, Medieval Sword, Leuterit, Sicklestad, Homildon Hill, etc... But all of them will have the problem of the Windlass blade having little to no distal taper (maybe around 10-20% at the most), and hence having poorer handling than Hanwei equivalents. However, the XIV, because of the extreme profile taper required for its type, is so much more fluid in hand than a Windlass has a right to be. And I also got mine at $90 during DotD. I really wish I held on to it. |
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Post by csills2313 on Apr 29, 2019 14:22:37 GMT
The two Hanwei swords that I have do handle very well. Since I do not have any rapier swords I am saving for that Christus Imperat. 👍
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Post by pgandy on Apr 29, 2019 17:56:03 GMT
... but I am looking at (and heard good things about) the Christus Imperat rapier. There have been good reviews of the Christus Imperat, Medieval Sword, Leuterit, Sicklestad, Homildon Hill, etc... But all of them will have the problem of the Windlass blade having little to no distal taper (maybe around 10-20% at the most), and hence having poorer handling than Hanwei equivalents. However, the XIV, because of the extreme profile taper required for its type, is so much more fluid in hand than a Windlass has a right to be. And I also got mine at $90 during DotD. I really wish I held on to it. The Christus Imperat is a beautiful sword with mostly good reports and I was attracted to it. But I think that I’ll stick with my Pilsen as it has a shorter PoB and is lighter than the Christus Imperat. It has a better distal taper,. Mine has a 7.0-3.8 mm taper and weighs in at 2.45#. See KoA for their stats. The Christus Imperat has a thinner longer blade with much less distal taper leading me to believe more flex in addition to being heavier with a longer PoB. I suspect it won't handle as well. I would still like the Christus Imperat but for the cost I would now choose something else since I have the Pilsen. The Pilsen is not for anyone with large hands. Mine are size 8 and that is about maximum. |
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