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Post by ambulocetus on Feb 7, 2021 12:39:25 GMT
If anybody has handled both of these swords, how do they compare to each other? They have similar stats, and I know I want to get one of them. Is there a factor that will help me decide?
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Post by Jayhawk on Feb 7, 2021 20:39:28 GMT
Sent you a PM.
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Post by pellius on Feb 7, 2021 20:46:46 GMT
I only own the Hanwei. I’m looking forward to the comparisons.
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Post by wlewisiii on Feb 10, 2021 18:27:39 GMT
I've been seriously considering the Gale Wind so I'd love to hear more as well.
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Post by jester on May 1, 2021 23:54:19 GMT
If anybody has handled both of these swords, how do they compare to each other? They have similar stats, and I know I want to get one of them. Is there a factor that will help me decide? Probably the only incisive factor will be aesthetic as the GW can be folded while SR comes only in mono. Stats and shape wise they are almost identical. GW / SR Steel: 65m (mono or folded) / 5160 mono Total length: 97cm / 100.5cm Blade length: 77cm / 73.5cm Weight: 1000g / 954g The GW has the upper hand due to the folding pattern which looks beautiful but in terms of practicality I'd prefer the SR due to a slightly longer handle (but that depends on your style, in my case I feel better with a longer hilt). If you don't mind the folded pattern, and assuming you can find them at similar prices, it really comes down to "do you prefer a red same or a blue cord". |
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Post by kjakker on May 2, 2021 4:28:04 GMT
I just bought two LK Chen swords myself. I am hoping to have reviews up this week. While I don't have the Gale Wind I can recommend the company on customer service grounds.
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Post by karasunoir on May 18, 2021 11:31:43 GMT
Would go with the gale wind, more steel options and a bit shorter handle. Its a wonderfull sword
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Post by vidar on Dec 7, 2021 12:27:05 GMT
How does the build quality compare? I’m also interested in buying one of these swords… I’ve read that the Hanwei sometimes has issues with the handle being loose? Have you experienced anything like this? |
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Post by Jayhawk on Dec 7, 2021 13:02:12 GMT
My handle/grip was tight. It did loosen when I cut with it one time, but I tightened it up and it was fine after that (it was a nut) and never loosened again.
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Post by rschuch on Jan 11, 2022 20:22:49 GMT
Also about the same price point is the Cold Steel Gim (slightly less $ actually). Of those three (Gale Wind $355, Striking Jian $315 and CS Gim $240) which do you think?
I'm in exactly the same quandry, actually. The Cold Steel seems to have QC issues, as do a lot of these. Hanwei and Iron Tiger Forge have zinc or cast metal fittings and Jkoo, while having better brass fittings, apparently some are just glued on, plus they have the hollow handle issue, where if the pins were to break, you'd have a rotating blender instead of a sword. The TFW/BCI offerings seem really good, but a bit pricier. Of course, all these are subject to availability.
The LK and the Rodell are the best choices and most consistent quality. I've seen 3 reviews now that complain about the Rodell pommel coming loose and needing Locktite, plus the fact he reviewed and said the LK is a good sword himself and a similar price.
I'm leaning towards the LK. I haven't seen a bad review yet and, without an actual one to handle and test, obviously, this is all we have to go on.
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