Sword Suggestions Wanted
Mar 9, 2007 4:15:23 GMT
Post by rammstein on Mar 9, 2007 4:15:23 GMT
what style of sword are you looking for? just incase you don't know the basic names: Single handed, two handed, hand and a half, viking, curved (gasp ? ) like a flachion or messer or sabre, etc.
Then what time period do you like? Viking swords had more I shaped hilts, blades with almost parellel edges, although there are many exceptions with more servicable points. In the early middle ages, swords got long and the hilt tended to be more T shaped than I shaped. This would be around the crusades era. After that, thusting became a mjor part of fighting due to increased armor so later swords had more pointier points...heh. They tapered to a nice sharp tip and were generally thicker in order to give a good rigid stab. Bastard swords, or hand and a halfs - swords that could be equally used in one or two hands, came at the end of the crusades as well. Swords got more and more dedicated to the thrust so if you look, the farther you progress into the middle ages, the more slender and pointed swords became.
Once you answer style based questions we can give you answers. I know several atrims that might fit your bill and are cheap, but you may not like them. Some windlass blades are VERY durable, and these come in different styles as well. Gen2 makes very durabile swords, but their looks can be a little off on some (but clyde is more than willing to make changes, and his gracious actions have shown that.)
personally, in order of preference, my needs in a sword are as follows: Historical accuracy, durability/handling, fit and finish.
feel free to pm any of us western sword fans if your interested in more nuances.
Then what time period do you like? Viking swords had more I shaped hilts, blades with almost parellel edges, although there are many exceptions with more servicable points. In the early middle ages, swords got long and the hilt tended to be more T shaped than I shaped. This would be around the crusades era. After that, thusting became a mjor part of fighting due to increased armor so later swords had more pointier points...heh. They tapered to a nice sharp tip and were generally thicker in order to give a good rigid stab. Bastard swords, or hand and a halfs - swords that could be equally used in one or two hands, came at the end of the crusades as well. Swords got more and more dedicated to the thrust so if you look, the farther you progress into the middle ages, the more slender and pointed swords became.
Once you answer style based questions we can give you answers. I know several atrims that might fit your bill and are cheap, but you may not like them. Some windlass blades are VERY durable, and these come in different styles as well. Gen2 makes very durabile swords, but their looks can be a little off on some (but clyde is more than willing to make changes, and his gracious actions have shown that.)
personally, in order of preference, my needs in a sword are as follows: Historical accuracy, durability/handling, fit and finish.
feel free to pm any of us western sword fans if your interested in more nuances.