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Post by sarys on Nov 5, 2023 11:29:16 GMT
Christmas is right behind the corner and I'm looking for a new sword. I don't yet have proper hand-and-a-half sword so if you guys know of a affordable one let's say at max about 350€/375$ I would be grateful.
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Post by mrstabby on Nov 5, 2023 11:47:00 GMT
Depends what you want it for. I have been looking as well, these were the ones I found the most interesting. Hanwei Tinker has two versions. One with fuller one with a diamond blade cross section. The fullered version should have better cutting characteristics. They are a bit plain looking, but there are tons of aftermarket fittings available. Hanwei also has others ("war sword", "hand-and-a-half sword"), to me the Tinker line seems more refined though. Better looking in my opinion is Windlass' Bosworth sword but it's primarily a thrust sword, less good for backyard cutting. There is also the Agingcourt, this is a bit short for hand-and-a-half. Cold Steel has some with good reviews as well. Honestly I am not a fan of CS swords, but that's personal preference. Red Dragon Armoury has two that look nice, but the PoB is too far out for my liking, though it will cut pretty well. The ones Ronin Katana look good, but seem a bit heavy (as do most of their european offerings).
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Post by markus313 on Nov 5, 2023 13:00:29 GMT
I would be willing to sell my like-new Hanwei fullered bastard sword if any of you gents is interested (I'm located in Germany).
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Post by pellius on Nov 5, 2023 16:15:57 GMT
fwiw, I think Markus is an excellent seller.
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Post by markus313 on Nov 5, 2023 20:27:09 GMT
Thank you, Pellius.
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Post by toddstratton1 on Nov 5, 2023 20:28:46 GMT
Hanwei tinker is absolutely the best in that budget range imo
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Post by Alan Schiff on Nov 7, 2023 0:05:56 GMT
The Hanwei Tinker bastard sword (or long sword if you like the look) is absolutely a good buy. I would also suggest the Hanwei Rhinelander. Or if you are looking for one a bit heftier, the Hanwei Tinker great sword of war and the Kingston Arms XIIIa war sword are both good choices.
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