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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2008 15:45:18 GMT
Hi, all, I still don't have a sword, but the itch to get one has grown almost unbearable. I think I'll either go with a musashi cbt model or the chinese broad sword on trueswords.com. I have heard that the dadao is pretty good for beginners and requires less finesse to use well. Any thoughts? Sorry, but I kinda have to keep it under $100. Any other suggestions? I'd actually like a Euro design, but am unaware of any under $100. Thanks in advance for any/all help.
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Post by YlliwCir on Aug 6, 2008 19:39:57 GMT
I got an eighty dollar musashi that I am very happy with. I too am disappointed in the lack of good euro swords under $100. Seems to me if they can do it with katana, why not euros. Is it really that much harder to make a euro sword?
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Post by septofclansinclair on Aug 6, 2008 20:04:35 GMT
Stizzorm - some companies like Strongblade and Windlass make euro swords that are just a bit above the 100 mark. Browsing through AoV's clearance section here: www.armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AOVL&Category_Code=Clor just check their stock or Kult of Athena's stock of Windlass items. You might find someone willing to part with a euro sword for that amount - I know I was considering selling my Windlass Dark Age Excalibur for around that much...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2008 0:03:28 GMT
Masahiro is worth a look for under 100 dollars. I prefer musashi for the most part as masahiro's track record has been spotty from what I have seen...but they are still an option.
As for euro swords...well yeah they do cost more...probably because not as many people buy them as katanas. Doing things in bigger bulk is always cheaper after all. I suspect this is the reason for the price difference more then the difficulty of the production. In anycase there are a few options that are in the sub 200 range if your willing to try and save up a few extra dollars. Of course there is a slew of swords on e-bay...most of which is most likely wall hanger or worse...but hey maybe you'll find the a great sub 100 euro sword...although that is highly unlikely and not something I would recommend somebody starting out to do. Now some of use who have been collecting for a while who might have project idea backups in case they are really bad, it's not as bad of a gamble.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2008 2:08:56 GMT
Cold Napalm-Yeah, the gamble is what I was worried about. I like Windlass' Qama, but I think I want the option of a second hand on the grip. I also think it's more of a question of which buyers will pay what. Buyers of functional Euro Swords are going to be more likely to be willing to part with more money for a sword-they are more committed to the sword as a pasttime. I don't know if I can prove it, but it's a possibility I'm open to. Dan S- thanks, I'm always looking for closeouts, and that was a new one to me. RicWilly-nice to know I'm not alone. It seems a messer should be even easier to mass produce than a kat. I like the messers I've seen, and the CS messer is like the holy grail, but I've heard they're a tad clumsy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2008 3:22:42 GMT
I think either Musashi or Masahiro is going to be your best bet. My first sword was a 60 dollar Musashi Dragon Fury, which is still in use by one of the members on here.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2008 13:50:46 GMT
Received a Musashi Dragon Fury sword just a couple weeks ago.
I was totally amazed at the quality for under $100 including shipping. Not equal by any means to my Cheness Kaze or PPK, but a nice little sword for the money. I was very pleased.
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