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Post by pellius on Oct 23, 2019 0:23:41 GMT
So, I’m not really into fantasy swords, but the Death Dealer just seemed cool to me; as does the famous Frazetta painting. Almost plausible (though not really within the traditional fantasy antediluvian mythos). Anyway, they are on super discount at KoA, and I just had to get one. I’ll do a formal review eventually, and I’ll try to add a photo or two here. ‘Till then, I’ll just say I really like this thing. It is big and heavy, but not ridiculously so. Fitting for a merely mortal barbarian. Anyway, to me, it looks absolutely awesome in person. It is fun to handle. The quality is actually pretty good. If you are considering one, I say get one! 😊 www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=888807&name=Frank+Frazetta+Collectors+Edition+Death+Dealer+Sword |
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Post by reptaronice1 on Jan 7, 2020 22:14:55 GMT
So, I’m not really into fantasy swords, but the Death Dealer just seemed cool to me; as does the famous Frazetta painting. Almost plausible (though not really within the traditional fantasy antediluvian mythos). Anyway, they are on super discount at KoA, and I just had to get one. I’ll do a formal review eventually, and I’ll try to add a photo or two here. ‘Till then, I’ll just say I really like this thing. It is big and heavy, but not ridiculously so. Fitting for a merely mortal barbarian. Anyway, to me, it looks absolutely awesome in person. It is fun to handle. The quality is actually pretty good. If you are considering one, I say get one! 😊 www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=888807&name=Frank+Frazetta+Collectors+Edition+Death+Dealer+SwordWhy didn’t I see this post like a few months ago! That is sick! |
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Jan 7, 2020 22:38:00 GMT
An almost 4 pound single-hand sword...it weighs only 3 ounces less than an Albion Baron.
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Post by pellius on Jan 8, 2020 1:57:44 GMT
The sword is slightly over-sized in every dimension, which, to me, is most noticeable in the grip diameter. Seems about right considering the size of the Death Dealer character. The handling, while not “historical,” is not too bad for an outright fantasy piece. The fittings make up a substantial part of the overall weight, and balance the big blade pretty well. It feels like it could’ve been “balanced” for a hulking barbarian of old. Sorta “plausible” in a strictly fantasy setting. It actually feels similar to my DT Tenth Century sword in weight and maneuverability. That is to say, it isn’t maneuverable at all, but it can be wielded with a modicum of control. As fantasy pieces go, it’s well constructed and thought out. It’s also actually licensed. Not a bad deal for the price, if you understand what it is from the get-go. And no, it in no way can compare to an Albion costing nearly 5 times as much (not including a scabbard). Nor does it even compare at all to, say, a heavy cavalry cut-n-thrust saber of ill handling reputation such as a US m1840 HC (costing only maybe 3 times as much). Anyway, it’s a neat package if you’re into that sort of thing. The DT: www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=DT2100B&name=Del+Tin+10th+Century+Viking+Sword+%2D+Black%2C+Smooth+GripCheers. 🙂 |
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 8, 2020 2:40:14 GMT
The Conan swords weigh in at almost 4 lbs. but a lot of people buy them whether it be the expensive Albion or a Windlass. If you like the sword and can afford to buy it than buy it. It's your money.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Jan 8, 2020 3:45:52 GMT
The sword is slightly over-sized in every dimension, which, to me, is most noticeable in the grip diameter. Seems about right considering the size of the Death Dealer character. He couldn't have been that big considering that the original painting was 18" x 30". |
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Post by pellius on Jan 8, 2020 4:34:58 GMT
The sword is slightly over-sized in every dimension, which, to me, is most noticeable in the grip diameter. Seems about right considering the size of the Death Dealer character. He couldn't have been that big considering that the original painting was 18" x 30". Lol My mistake. |
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Post by MOK on Jan 9, 2020 7:36:42 GMT
I think the worst thing about this one is that they turned the hilt the wrong way around.  |
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Post by pellius on Jan 10, 2020 15:28:55 GMT
MOK - oh, man. Now I can’t unsee that backward hilt. 😕 This thread got me thinking about the big ole’ DDS, so I decided to put it out on display. Just for fun. Happy Friday, SBG.  |
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Jan 10, 2020 22:12:58 GMT
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Post by Dandelion on Jan 10, 2020 22:52:51 GMT
The Conan swords weigh in at almost 4 lbs. but a lot of people buy them whether it be the expensive Albion or a Windlass. If you like the sword and can afford to buy it than buy it. It's your money. Sorry to say otherwise: but the Albion Atlantean is really 7,8 of your pounds, the Fathers is 7,5... O.o |
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 11, 2020 1:10:16 GMT
Okay okay so I haven't checked them out for awhile. I should have said it feels like 4Lbs. to me. Are you sure you're not Holg ?   |
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Post by Paul Muad’Dib on Jan 11, 2020 1:52:28 GMT
Okay okay so I haven't checked them out for awhile. Are you sure you're not Holg ? Gunner, give it up. It’s both. It’s Dandelion with coaching. Once when their cat got sick holg said it was him because of language. I love your posts but leave it alone. Just my opinion. |
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 11, 2020 15:16:35 GMT
I like to go where no man dares to go. And there's always some telling me to go just go  |
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 11, 2020 15:29:58 GMT
But anyways back to the sword. That's suppose to be a eagle pommel ? Looks more like a duck to me.  |
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Post by MOK on Jan 11, 2020 22:13:25 GMT
I like to go where no man dares to go. And there's always some telling me to go just go Dude, I'm sorry, but everyone has dared to go there. |
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Post by MOK on Jan 11, 2020 22:14:41 GMT
But anyways back to the sword. That's suppose to be a eagle pommel ? Looks more like a duck to me. Maybe a cormorant? |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jan 11, 2020 22:25:07 GMT
Why a duck?
Why a no chicken?
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 12, 2020 0:23:21 GMT
OKAY, anything but a eagle. |
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Post by christain on Jan 12, 2020 1:16:07 GMT
All the Death Dealer stuff is cool, but the axe takes it all. Nothing says -"I keel you!"- like a few pounds of sharpened steel on the end of a stick.  |
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