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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 30, 2019 1:37:51 GMT
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. Those are pretty good stats on the pilsen! |
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Post by Barahir on May 1, 2019 12:59:00 GMT
As you can see, I have several Windlass blades in my collection. I like most of them. Like we said many times, its hit or a miss with them. Sometime quality control is not there. If I have to chose only one from this list i will say The Viking King Sword. I love everything on this sword, minus maybe this leather fourniture on the grip. The size of the guard and pommel are amazing as well as the blade. Its a very light sword. The scabbard look stunning. I can comment on any of my windlass blades if you need help. See list below
Sword of Ibelin
Viking Shield
Gondorian Bracers
Powder Horn
Sword of Robin Hood
Godfrey Sword
Ulfberht Viking Sword
Spartacus Arena Swords
Sword of St.Maurice
Accolade Sword of the Knight Templars
Spartacus Helmet
Gladiator Arena Sword
Sica Arena
Blacksword
Short Celtic Sword
Migration Period Sword
General Maximus Sword
Leuterit Sword
Viking King Sword
Wooden Gladius
Frank Miller's Spartan Sword
Themistokles Sword
Classic Hoplite Sword
Historical Thor's Hammer
Sticklestad Viking Sword
English Warhammer
Conan Father's Sword
Pendragon Sword / King John
Sword of Odo
Suontaka Viking Sword
Ancient Thor's Hammer
Beowulf Sword
Maldon Viking Sword
Marquise Boarding Axe
Roman Pugio Dagger
Elven Battle Sword
Dragon Hunter Fantasy Axe
Sword of Reynald
Sword of Valeria
Homildon Hill Sword
Maldon Viking Seax
Ringmere Axe
Tigris of Gaul Sword
Sword of Tiberias
Eagle of Rome Gladius
Long Runic Seax
Santa Calista Sword
Persian Scimitar / Shamshir
Saladin Sword
Orc Fantasy Axe
Centurion Gladius
Jambiya Curved Knife
Prince Valiant Singning Sword
Assam Kukri
Assassin's Kukri
Acre Broadsword
Bosworth Sword
Pirate Cutlass
The Conqueror Sword
Raven Claw Fighting Knife
Fiore War Hammer
Thulsa Doom Snake Dagger
Viking Throwing Axe
Ulrich Sword
Viking Transitional Sword
Viking Seax
St.Michaels Falchion
Bec-de-Corbin Poleaxe
Fisted War Hammer
Fantasy Excalibur Sword
Francesca Axe
Medieval Huntsman Axe
King Richard Sword
Spanish Falcata
Locksley Sword
Spanish Falchion
Executioner Axe of Justice
Celtic Battle Sword
Durandal the Sword of Roland
English Hunting Knife
Battlecry Centurion Gladius
Ashdown Viking Sword
Celtic Dagger
Dark Elf Battle Ready Dagger
Maciejowski Crusader Chopper
Gurkha Kukri - Officer's
Sword of Guy
Golden Coast Cutlass
Spartan Lakonian
Roman Gladius Maintz Pattern
Roman Pompeii Gladius
Early Scottish Dirk
Warbrand Sword
Musketeer Rapier
Gigantic Ceremonial Kukri
Damascus Viking Sword
Mercenary Schiavona
Leif Erikson Viking Sword
Twisted Iron Bodice Dagger
Boarding Damascus Knife
Primitive Bowie Knife
German War Hammer
Oakeshott Type XVIII Sword
The Sword of Robert the Bruce
Hallstat Celtic Sword
Faithkeeper sword
Primitive Scottish Dirk
Crusader Axe
Bannockburn Sword
King Richard Sword (from Robin Hood)
Historical Excalibur
Iron Age Sword
Tigris of Gaul Axe
Robin Hood Movie Axe
Robin Hood Movie Slasher
Leif Eriksson Commemorative Sword (Damascus)
Holbein Dagger
De Joinville Sword
Russian Kindjal
Chateauneuf-de-Randon Sword
The Sword of Baldur
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Post by pgandy on May 1, 2019 13:42:31 GMT
Cheepers that's some list! Now there is a Windlass fan. But wait, no XIV? Perhaps the best of the lot. Hehe
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Post by christain on May 1, 2019 16:03:06 GMT
I don't see the XIV in their newest catalog. Am I missing it somewhere?  Maybe hiding behind some of the gaudy looking fantasy stuff.  |
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Post by William Swiger on May 1, 2019 16:16:10 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! Yeah - I snatched up one than one over the years....lol |
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Post by csills2313 on May 1, 2019 16:40:50 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! Yeah - I snatched up one than one over the years....lol Windlass XIV discontinued? www.museumreplicas.com/oakeshott-type-xiv |
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Post by christain on May 1, 2019 16:49:55 GMT
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Post by pgandy on May 1, 2019 18:29:18 GMT
I like Windlass, they are the easy for me to get through customs because I can order unsharpened. I have no favourites, but some I definitely like better than others. I suppose this largely depends on the end purpose and how I am feeling at the time. M1860 Officer Model: not really into sabres due to close quarters. It came with a ridiculously small gripe. After modifying and sharpening I found it a very good cutter, handles reasonably well, and holds its edge. I do tape over the edge before returning it to the steel scabbard. German Bastard Sword: I think discontinued. Mine weighs 4.2 lbs, more than advertised and many people complain about the weight theirs which I think would be lighter. I find the weight a virtue. While not docile it has cut everything put in front of it, what’s more this is the one I use for PT. I have a more favourable opinion of the following: Agincourt: Handles like a dream, one handed or two. Type XIV: Discontinued. This is one of the two swords that I’d grab with shield if SHTF in my house. Pilsen rapier: Is fast and handles well, stiff blade. I have size 8 hands and feel this is about maximum for this sword. M1840 NCO sword (Ames): This is the one with a leather sheath and available only from Atlanta Cutlery at the moment. If I had a favourite it would be this one. It’s light, fast, excellent penetration. Their other version is cheaper and should handle the same but comes with a steel scabbard, not the best for edge retention if that’s an issue. Sword canes: Have three, no favourites here either. I like them all, probably the umbrella the least as the others are easier to carry. 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. I had looked earlier today and failed to find the XIV listed with MRL’s site. It was discontinued. Perhaps they found some in a corner and these are now gone. This seemed to have happened with their Poignard. About a year after selling out and deleting it from their listing three appeared on their site and these went in about a blink of the eye. |
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Post by christain on May 1, 2019 19:02:15 GMT
Seems that this happens on a semi-regular basis at MRL. I'd like to go digging through their warehouse...no telling what you'd find.  |
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Post by howler on May 1, 2019 19:04:30 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. I had looked earlier today and failed to find the XIV listed with MRL’s site. It was discontinued. Perhaps they found some in a corner and these are now gone. This seemed to have happened with their Poignard. About a year after selling out and deleting it from their listing three appeared on their site and these went in about a blink of the eye. Yeah, I saw it on the site and was even able to put it onto checkout (just to see if I could). I looked today and no swords. I cannot believe they will keep it discontinued (indeed, they brought it back from the dead several times...maybe an advertising tactic), as people in the know seem to sing its praises highly. |
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Post by howler on May 1, 2019 19:06:54 GMT
As you can see, I have several Windlass blades in my collection. I like most of them. Like we said many times, its hit or a miss with them. Sometime quality control is not there. If I have to chose only one from this list i will say The Viking King Sword. I love everything on this sword, minus maybe this leather fourniture on the grip. The size of the guard and pommel are amazing as well as the blade. Its a very light sword. The scabbard look stunning. I can comment on any of my windlass blades if you need help. See list below Sword of Ibelin Viking Shield Gondorian Bracers Powder Horn Sword of Robin Hood Godfrey Sword Ulfberht Viking Sword Spartacus Arena Swords Sword of St.Maurice Accolade Sword of the Knight Templars Spartacus Helmet Gladiator Arena Sword Sica Arena Blacksword Short Celtic Sword Migration Period Sword General Maximus Sword Leuterit Sword Viking King Sword Wooden Gladius Frank Miller's Spartan Sword Themistokles Sword Classic Hoplite Sword Historical Thor's Hammer Sticklestad Viking Sword English Warhammer Conan Father's Sword Pendragon Sword / King John Sword of Odo Suontaka Viking Sword Ancient Thor's Hammer Beowulf Sword Maldon Viking Sword Marquise Boarding Axe Roman Pugio Dagger Elven Battle Sword Dragon Hunter Fantasy Axe Sword of Reynald Sword of Valeria Homildon Hill Sword Maldon Viking Seax Ringmere Axe Tigris of Gaul Sword Sword of Tiberias Eagle of Rome Gladius Long Runic Seax Santa Calista Sword Persian Scimitar / Shamshir Saladin Sword Orc Fantasy Axe Centurion Gladius Jambiya Curved Knife Prince Valiant Singning Sword Assam Kukri Assassin's Kukri Acre Broadsword Bosworth Sword Pirate Cutlass The Conqueror Sword Raven Claw Fighting Knife Fiore War Hammer Thulsa Doom Snake Dagger Viking Throwing Axe Ulrich Sword Viking Transitional Sword Viking Seax St.Michaels Falchion Bec-de-Corbin Poleaxe Fisted War Hammer Fantasy Excalibur Sword Francesca Axe Medieval Huntsman Axe King Richard Sword Spanish Falcata Locksley Sword Spanish Falchion Executioner Axe of Justice Celtic Battle Sword Durandal the Sword of Roland English Hunting Knife Battlecry Centurion Gladius Ashdown Viking Sword Celtic Dagger Dark Elf Battle Ready Dagger Maciejowski Crusader Chopper Gurkha Kukri - Officer's Sword of Guy Golden Coast Cutlass Spartan Lakonian Roman Gladius Maintz Pattern Roman Pompeii Gladius Early Scottish Dirk Warbrand Sword Musketeer Rapier Gigantic Ceremonial Kukri Damascus Viking Sword Mercenary Schiavona Leif Erikson Viking Sword Twisted Iron Bodice Dagger Boarding Damascus Knife Primitive Bowie Knife German War Hammer Oakeshott Type XVIII Sword Windsong The Sword of the Kings The Sword of Robert the Bruce Hallstat Celtic Sword Good Lord in heaven! All hail the Windlass King! |
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Post by Barahir on May 1, 2019 19:18:32 GMT
no I dont have the XIV, I was close to buy one recently but someone took it. Next time maybe :)
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Post by howler on May 1, 2019 19:31:41 GMT
no I dont have the XIV, I was close to buy one recently but someone took it. Next time maybe  And the XIV is the only Windlass I currently own. Together, we own all the Windlass swords, though I can't say I actually pulled my share of the weight.  You are the Smaug of Windlass swords with that mighty hoard of yours. |
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Post by Scott on May 2, 2019 4:54:10 GMT
I had looked earlier today and failed to find the XIV listed with MRL’s site. It was discontinued. Perhaps they found some in a corner and these are now gone. This seemed to have happened with their Poignard. About a year after selling out and deleting it from their listing three appeared on their site and these went in about a blink of the eye. Yeah, I saw it on the site and was even able to put it onto checkout (just to see if I could). I looked today and no swords. I cannot believe they will keep it discontinued (indeed, they brought it back from the dead several times...maybe an advertising tactic), as people in the know seem to sing its praises highly. I think the problem is that the people singing it's praises all have one and are not likely to buy a second. |
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Post by tancred on May 2, 2019 6:08:33 GMT
Seems that this happens on a semi-regular basis at MRL. I'd like to go digging through their warehouse...no telling what you'd find. I wish I could go searching through their warehouse, too. Closest thing is probably their annual sale (I haven't heard anything, but it should be this month). They have things for sale there that they never offered in their catalogs and/or that never got past the green light for mass production stage, supposedly. I always wished I could go to their annual sale, or lived closer to Atlanta. I've only been to Atlanta once, and wanted to go. Alas, I was at the mercy of friends who actually lived there and were the transportation. They wanted to go to a stupid Harry Potter movie instead, so I had to go. I purposely slept through that accursed movie. They are also no longer my friends.  |
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Post by Deepbluedave on May 2, 2019 7:59:44 GMT
This is my all time favourite Windlass sword and one of the first swords I owned, I have on multiple occasions thought about having a custom version made but never seem to get around to it. Slayer of Kings   |
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Post by William Swiger on May 2, 2019 10:26:07 GMT
Cool sword Dave.
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Post by warriorpoet on Jul 19, 2019 12:08:45 GMT
I remember drooling over the slayer of kings in the early 2000s!
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Post by markus313 on Aug 20, 2019 7:18:19 GMT
As you can see, I have several Windlass blades in my collection. I like most of them. Like we said many times, its hit or a miss with them. Sometime quality control is not there. If I have to chose only one from this list i will say The Viking King Sword. I love everything on this sword, minus maybe this leather fourniture on the grip. The size of the guard and pommel are amazing as well as the blade. Its a very light sword. The scabbard look stunning. I can comment on any of my windlass blades if you need help. See list below Sword of Ibelin Viking Shield Gondorian Bracers Powder Horn Sword of Robin Hood Godfrey Sword Ulfberht Viking Sword Spartacus Arena Swords Sword of St.Maurice Accolade Sword of the Knight Templars Spartacus Helmet Gladiator Arena Sword Sica Arena Blacksword Short Celtic Sword Migration Period Sword General Maximus Sword Leuterit Sword Viking King Sword Wooden Gladius Frank Miller's Spartan Sword Themistokles Sword Classic Hoplite Sword Historical Thor's Hammer Sticklestad Viking Sword English Warhammer Conan Father's Sword Pendragon Sword / King John Sword of Odo Suontaka Viking Sword Ancient Thor's Hammer Beowulf Sword Maldon Viking Sword Marquise Boarding Axe Roman Pugio Dagger Elven Battle Sword Dragon Hunter Fantasy Axe Sword of Reynald Sword of Valeria Homildon Hill Sword Maldon Viking Seax Ringmere Axe Tigris of Gaul Sword Sword of Tiberias Eagle of Rome Gladius Long Runic Seax Santa Calista Sword Persian Scimitar / Shamshir Saladin Sword Orc Fantasy Axe Centurion Gladius Jambiya Curved Knife Prince Valiant Singning Sword Assam Kukri Assassin's Kukri Acre Broadsword Bosworth Sword Pirate Cutlass The Conqueror Sword Raven Claw Fighting Knife Fiore War Hammer Thulsa Doom Snake Dagger Viking Throwing Axe Ulrich Sword Viking Transitional Sword Viking Seax St.Michaels Falchion Bec-de-Corbin Poleaxe Fisted War Hammer Fantasy Excalibur Sword Francesca Axe Medieval Huntsman Axe King Richard Sword Spanish Falcata Locksley Sword Spanish Falchion Executioner Axe of Justice Celtic Battle Sword Durandal the Sword of Roland English Hunting Knife Battlecry Centurion Gladius Ashdown Viking Sword Celtic Dagger Dark Elf Battle Ready Dagger Maciejowski Crusader Chopper Gurkha Kukri - Officer's Sword of Guy Golden Coast Cutlass Spartan Lakonian Roman Gladius Maintz Pattern Roman Pompeii Gladius Early Scottish Dirk Warbrand Sword Musketeer Rapier Gigantic Ceremonial Kukri Damascus Viking Sword Mercenary Schiavona Leif Erikson Viking Sword Twisted Iron Bodice Dagger Boarding Damascus Knife Primitive Bowie Knife German War Hammer Oakeshott Type XVIII Sword Windsong The Sword of the Kings The Sword of Robert the Bruce Hallstat Celtic Sword Wow, that’s an impressive list!
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Post by markus313 on Aug 23, 2019 15:59:22 GMT
I’m most attached to the Classic Medieval. Mostly for sentimental reason, though it’s still a good sword by itself, if you take it a certain way. The European Sword and 1860 Naval cutlass are very good swords in any way you take ‘em.
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Maybe hiding behind some of the gaudy looking fantasy stuff. 
You are the Smaug of Windlass swords with that mighty hoard of yours. 
