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Post by curiomansion on Dec 16, 2022 21:01:39 GMT
Matt Easton is targeting my wallet!
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Post by eastman on Dec 16, 2022 22:27:36 GMT
that may be my first sword buy of 2023 (or last of 2022)
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Post by Nox on Dec 16, 2022 22:31:45 GMT
This is a welcome surprise, I really want one of these.
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Post by bas on Dec 16, 2022 23:44:12 GMT
That is a great looking sabre, quite tempted to buy one for myself…. The blade profile looks spot on as does the distal taper.
I only hope that they are clearly marked as Windlass swords, these are going to show up on the markets as antiques before long.
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Post by pellius on Dec 17, 2022 1:52:53 GMT
Wow wow wow wow
Wow
That looks awesome
Windlass may win me over yet!
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Dec 17, 2022 1:57:45 GMT
Nice!
My Windlass US M1906 repro shows that they've always been capable of doing distal taper, they just didn't want to.
And I want a bloody 1796 HC!
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Post by glendon on Dec 17, 2022 4:02:13 GMT
Well, I'm putting a guitar on the internet block as we speak...
Whoever gets the first repro better have video of slaughtered milk jugs up within 48 hours of delivery, or a pox will find thee!
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Post by eastman on Dec 17, 2022 4:13:44 GMT
Nice! My Windlass US M1906 repro shows that they've always been capable of doing distal taper, they just didn't want to. And I want a bloody 1796 HC!
That would be a good partner to the 1796 LC. Hopefully Windlass will offer the HC in 2023.
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Post by Uhlan on Dec 18, 2022 15:41:00 GMT
This is great news!
Thank you Matt Easton and Windlass for getting this done.
I really hope sales will be gigantic and other brands will follow.
This is a truly epic shift away from the old ,,Nah, we've always done it this way and they buy our crap anyway, so there'' narrative!
Cheers.
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Post by markus313 on Dec 23, 2022 9:52:35 GMT
Great news, very promising. Ordered one yesterday. Will probably take some time here in Germany. My main concerns with the Windlass are the durability of the knuckle guard and sharpness/edge angle. We’ll see.
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Post by pgandy on Dec 23, 2022 13:16:12 GMT
WOW! Thanks for posting.
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Post by mrbadexample on Dec 23, 2022 16:02:21 GMT
Markus, very glad to hear that you ordered one. Really looking forward to hearing what you think after you put it through some use.
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Post by markus313 on Dec 24, 2022 7:59:50 GMT
Markus, very glad to hear that you ordered one. Really looking forward to hearing what you think after you put it through some use. Thank you, Mrbadexample. I’ll gladly share my thoughts on it. |
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Post by curiomansion on Dec 24, 2022 13:28:17 GMT
Just FYI MRL is running a decent coupon for Christmas. A few days left. Also, the coupon increases in value for a $400 purchase. The sword is $369, so if you spend an extra $31, it's like getting that extra item at a discount as well. I bought a Civil War for the extra bit.
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Post by Turok on Dec 25, 2022 6:18:22 GMT
Nice! Great to finally see a Windlass saber with accurate distal taper! Sharp too! I wish it came with the leather scabbard like the Cold Steel version so it can prevent dulling the edge.
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Post by tancred on Dec 25, 2022 8:47:19 GMT
Just FYI MRL is running a decent coupon for Christmas. A few days left. Also, the coupon increases in value for a $400 purchase. The sword is $369, so if you spend an extra $31, it's like getting that extra item at a discount as well. I bought a Civil War for the extra bit. I thought civil wars would be more expensive than that.  That is a nice coupon deal going on there. If I hadn't have bought two pretty expensive swords recently, I might be tempted by it. |
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Post by tancred on Dec 25, 2022 8:50:44 GMT
Big fan of Windlass, and I do like the Model 1796 LC Sabre. However, doesn't Windlass already make Cold Steel's version of this? They do make some of Cold Steel's swords already, right?
In any case, I already have the Cold Steel one, and I'm more in to Medieval swords. So...happy for Windlass that they're making new types of swords. I just probably won't be buying this one. Hope everyone who takes the plunge enjoys it!
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Post by jimmythedonut on Dec 25, 2022 9:36:07 GMT
I'm a bit confused, Matt's example clocks in at 8.6mm at the ricasso. But per the MRL website, they say it is 5/8" thick or 15mm. I think 8mm is closer to correct but I would be morbidly fascinated by a sabre THAT thick at the base. I would like to get a bit more clarification with a non-prototype review before committing.
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Post by curiomansion on Dec 25, 2022 14:53:28 GMT
Just FYI MRL is running a decent coupon for Christmas. A few days left. Also, the coupon increases in value for a $400 purchase. The sword is $369, so if you spend an extra $31, it's like getting that extra item at a discount as well. I bought a Civil War for the extra bit. I thought civil wars would be more expensive than that. That is a nice coupon deal going on there. If I hadn't have bought two pretty expensive swords recently, I might be tempted by it. Haha. Civil War kepi. Oops. |
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Post by pellius on Dec 25, 2022 17:30:07 GMT
They must have meant 5/16”
Right?
And 1/64” thick one inch from the tip?
Again, they meant 16ths, right?
Though 5/8” to 1/64” distal taper would be epic!
“You want distal taper? HERE’S your distal taper!”
- Windlass
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