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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 16:42:46 GMT
My Cold Steal Shamshir just arrived a few minutes ago, and it is a beauty. There were two little things sadly that bugged me, the scabbard is all leather, so I won't be able to store the blade in it, and there is a tiny part on the top of the crosspiece that looks like the laminate wore through. Meaning if I picked at it that I could peel it off the brass.
Buuuut. That is all of little importance. This blade is awesome. It's light and the curve looks deadly. I can't wait to cut with it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 17:02:55 GMT
Congrats on the new purchase!
Question: Are you sure that the peeling material isn't some kind of protector for the guard piece thats meant to be peeled off when your get it? You know, like when you buy an ipod.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 17:14:19 GMT
Maybe... I'll check it out. I'm just kind of wary about this being as it is a nice sword and all. Not to mention it's sentimental value. It's my 18th birthday present to myself ;D ;D I have always had to buy my swords through my parents or sister (my sis bought me an awesome carbon steel Kill Bill katana for xmas) So when I turned 18th on the 4th I decided to make it memorable, in lieu of buying the obligatory smokes or adult merchandise, I opted to buy a sword. Good decision, eh?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 17:21:15 GMT
Yeah you made a wise choice indeed! hehe,.... i like how you simply referred to it as "adult material", thats funny.
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Post by YlliwCir on Aug 19, 2008 17:53:02 GMT
Congrats, Notouchy, on the birthday and the sword. At the risk of getting hit in the face, a leather scabbard doesn't neccisarily mean you can't leave the sword in it. Most I can't, but a couple I can and it doesn't bother them. Of course if you are intent on keeping the blade pristine I wouldn't take the chance.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 18:14:07 GMT
Thanks for the info Ric ;D
I suppose I'll try it out see how the blade keeps.
And I just noticed the blade seems to have a slight twist or bend in it. Not much really, but looking down the length you can see it at the curve and it is fairly obvious to me. Argh.
I'm no sure if I should try to bend it back, leave it alone, or send the sword back and get a new one.
Thoughts?
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Post by YlliwCir on Aug 19, 2008 19:31:35 GMT
Depends on how much of a bend I think. I usually find something about a blade that bothers me a bit. No perfect swords really, tho some get really close. After a while these little things don't bother me. However I have sent swords back that had flaws I didn't think I could live with.
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Post by ShooterMike on Aug 19, 2008 19:59:24 GMT
Aside from appearance, a critical decision factor for me would be "Does the twist or bend cause the edge alignment to change?"
If it does, then the edge can't stay aligned through a cut, resulting in a sword that won't cut worth beans on a decent size target. You could try testing it by slicing a large cardboard box. If it stops cutting when you get to the bend, then the edge is out of alignment and I'd suggest trying to get a replacement.
This is the 3rd instance I've heard of someone getting this sword with a similar bend or twist in the blade.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 20:18:27 GMT
It's fairly gradual in a way. But I'll try that test Mike. THanks.
EDIT: Just did some cutting and it worked fine. Some minor problems with my technique/proper edge alignment. But I'm getting better. I sliced a watermelon into little pickle chips. So it works well. The blade is slightly turned, but it is uniform mostly, so I just have to adjust my angle of swing a bit. Seems to be fine with me.
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Post by 293master293 on Aug 20, 2008 21:40:40 GMT
Sorry you have those minor problems. At least it cuts okay.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Aug 21, 2008 1:21:55 GMT
I just had a look at that sword, and it looks REALLY nice. sorry about the twist, such is the fickle nature of having to heat treat a finely sculpted blade, it can do yucky things to it. Bend, twist, curve etc.
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Post by waltznjack on Aug 21, 2008 1:35:48 GMT
That is a very nice looking sword. Hope you are happy with the way it cuts. Please let us know how it does for you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 4:31:42 GMT
in lieu of buying the obligatory smokes or adult merchandise, I opted to buy a sword. Good decision, eh? I'd have gone for the smokes and p*rn, but that's just me... ;D Seriously, it does look mighty nice, I'm still wondering what the handle's made of. Paul pointed out that's it's listed as faux horn. What the hell is faux horn? Any ideas, since you've had a chance to see/feel it in the flesh?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 4:59:45 GMT
It needs more curvature, why don't they make things curvy enough these days!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 17:30:09 GMT
in lieu of buying the obligatory smokes or adult merchandise, I opted to buy a sword. Good decision, eh? I'd have gone for the smokes and p*rn, but that's just me... ;D Seriously, it does look mighty nice, I'm still wondering what the handle's made of. Paul pointed out that's it's listed as faux horn. What the hell is faux horn? Any ideas, since you've had a chance to see/feel it in the flesh? No idea what it is. Probably some sort of heavy duty plastic/polymer that they lacquered. But it feels solid and smooth. Not rubbery or tacky like some people say. I love the sword. The blade is actually straight. But it isn't straight relative to the hilt. It's like instead of being dead aligned with the crosspiece, it is turned slightly to one side. With minor curving in the blade, which hopefully isn't a big deal. Like I said, it cut watermelon fine, and milk jugs. But little water bottles can be hard (though it is prolly me and my first one hander) But even when I cut the little ones, they sometimes still go a couple feet when cut, instead of staying on the stand or just falling off.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 17:33:09 GMT
How are you cutting with this one? Traditionally the shamshir moves in circular strikes, it is used more like and axe than a typical sword.
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