|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 10, 2020 13:18:32 GMT
I prefer a thinner handle. Overall it's great, I had planned on doing some modifications before I purchased it anyways. Only problem I'm really unhappy about is the guard literally looks like the parts are glued together. I'll try to post pics of what I'm talking about tonight
|
|
|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 10, 2020 13:22:35 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 10, 2020 13:23:23 GMT
It looks like the separate parts are held together with liquid weld
|
|
|
|
Post by joe_meadmaker on Nov 10, 2020 14:05:00 GMT
Thanks for posting your impressions. Hope you're able to get the modifications you want soon!
|
|
|
|
Post by zabazagobo on Nov 10, 2020 23:39:44 GMT
Oh man. That guard does look weird, like there's four or so different parts glued or welded together rather than being cast as one piece.
Lifelong Zelda enthusiast and that just doesn't look right.
|
|
|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 10, 2020 23:47:04 GMT
That's really my biggest complaint is the guard isn't one cast piece
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2020 8:44:19 GMT
That's really my biggest complaint is the guard isn't one cast piece Did you find out for sure if it's welded or some sort of glue? Just curious. I hope the best for this project |
|
|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 19, 2020 10:49:22 GMT
It's done sort of epoxy. I've actually been talking with SBG and decided to return the sword because of it. You can see where different parts of the guard are epoxied together...
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2020 9:54:53 GMT
It's done sort of epoxy. I've actually been talking with SBG and decided to return the sword because of it. You can see where different parts of the guard are epoxied together... For that price they could have at least welded it |
|
|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 20, 2020 12:53:26 GMT
Exactly.
|
|
|
|
Post by joe_meadmaker on Nov 20, 2020 20:34:01 GMT
Sorry it didn't work out for you melcher81. But it's good you were able to return it. The construction of the guard is definitely a little disappointing. It's another thing on the list of stuff I didn't quite like with this sword.
|
|
|
|
Post by melcher81 on Nov 21, 2020 13:21:16 GMT
Me too, I didn't expect fableblades quality by any means but still just disappointed. I'm trying to return it, return was approved by Paul three days ago and currently waiting for a return number and address.
|
|
|
|
Post by warriorpoet on May 21, 2021 15:57:07 GMT
Did the return go alright?
I didn't pop on this, it's good, but almost 1k I just don't see it here.
I think abattle ready example could be made for less with cast mild steel fitings and modifying an existing blade with the ricasso swell to get that shape.
Even taking the fitings, which are decent , from the 70 dollar "skyward sword " on Amazon and marrying it up to a custom blade. You could use threaded tang with the fittings and jb weld, it would hold up to most of what I imagine realistically doing with it.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 21, 2021 18:55:13 GMT
Did the return go alright? I didn't pop on this, it's good, but almost 1k I just don't see it here. I think abattle ready example could be made for less with cast mild steel fitings and modifying an existing blade with the ricasso swell to get that shape. Even taking the fitings, which are decent , from the 70 dollar "skyward sword " on Amazon and marrying it up to a custom blade. You could use threaded tang with the fittings and jb weld, it would hold up to most of what I imagine realistically doing with it. JB weld holding up to most things? For this price? I mean, if you wanna do that I guess |
|
|
|
Post by treeslicer on May 21, 2021 19:16:35 GMT
every Zelda fanboy's dream No, that would be the Zelda "love doll" that was attracting derision on game forums some years ago.  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 21, 2021 20:07:11 GMT
every Zelda fanboy's dream No, that would be the Zelda "love doll" that was attracting derision on game forums some years ago. A what and where now |
|
|
|
Post by treeslicer on May 21, 2021 23:27:42 GMT
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 22, 2021 1:03:11 GMT
Ah it's gone. Oh well, I would rather buy a cold steel two handed gim anyway, which is next on my list |
|
|
|
Post by Arlequin on Jun 5, 2021 16:59:14 GMT
Dont hold your breath, I've seen a few Saria love dolls pop up on the market in the last few years |
|
|
|
Post by Arlequin on Jun 5, 2021 17:01:17 GMT
Well I'm defintitly glad I didn't buy this hunk of Junk, honestly this makes me wanna stay away anything BCI makes in the future. For $1000, I'd be better buying a regular sword from VA
|
|
