Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion

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Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Nov 9, 2023 19:01:22 GMT

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Post by seth on Nov 9, 2023 19:01:22 GMT

I purchased a Tod Cutler Type XIV Medieval Arming Sword and a Clip Point Falchion

These are two types I've not owned before. Overall, I think they are a fantastic value. The fit and finish on the swords is great. The blades are really well done and the hilts too. I really like the grips. I like the falchion best. The clip point has always been my favorite type, and this really swings with authority. The arming sword is very nimble and handles great.

The scabbards are well-done too. They do not hold the swords tight enough to hold them upside down. I may add a spacer to tighten the fit. The leather work is simple but beautiful. The buckles are robust and the swords hang nicely off the waist. These scabbards are slightly chunkier than Tod Workshop opfferings but of course priced much less. I ordered green for the falchion and red for the arming sword which is a nice "rusty" red. Compare it to a Tod Workshop red:

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Lord Newport Member Posts: 3,499	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Nov 9, 2023 20:39:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lord Newport on Nov 9, 2023 20:39:43 GMT Fine looking pair of blades....Congrats
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krox Member Posts: 19	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Nov 10, 2023 0:08:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krox on Nov 10, 2023 0:08:51 GMT Both are great looking blades. It would be a hard choice between the elegant type XIV and the bold clip point of the falchion. How's the edge on both? I've heard the "sharp" blades from Tod Cutler need some work to be sharp enough.

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Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Nov 10, 2023 0:13:42 GMT

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Nov 10, 2023 0:08:51 GMT krox said:

Both are great looking blades. It would be a hard choice between the elegant type XIV and the bold clip point of the falchion.

How's the edge on both? I've heard the "sharp" blades from Tod Cutler need some work to be sharp enough.

I think they are serviceably sharp. They will definitely cut when swung but not shave any hair off my arm. Maybe I'll try some cutting this weekend on water bottles.

pellius Moderator Posts: 5,531	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Nov 10, 2023 1:31:54 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pellius on Nov 10, 2023 1:31:54 GMT Super nice

rugger1298 Member Posts: 10	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Jan 31, 2024 20:10:15 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rugger1298 on Jan 31, 2024 20:10:15 GMT Any update on how you’re liking these and how they performed on water bottles?

seth Member Just Peachy Posts: 1,012	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Feb 1, 2024 16:27:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by seth on Feb 1, 2024 16:27:23 GMT I still haven't cut with them. Weather's been tricky. I dry handle them, and I really like them still. I think the falchion is my favorite.
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pellius Moderator Posts: 5,531	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Feb 1, 2024 23:32:53 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pellius on Feb 1, 2024 23:32:53 GMT Mmmmmm Falchion

eastman Member Posts: 1,401 Member is Online	Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Feb 3, 2024 16:01:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by eastman on Feb 3, 2024 16:01:40 GMT by the way, Tod has a current special where you get a free eating knife with sword purchases

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Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion Feb 23, 2024 3:27:59 GMT

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Nov 9, 2023 19:01:22 GMT seth said:

I purchased a Tod Cutler Type XIV Medieval Arming Sword and a Clip Point Falchion

These are two types I've not owned before. Overall, I think they are a fantastic value. The fit and finish on the swords is great. The blades are really well done and the hilts too. I really like the grips. I like the falchion best. The clip point has always been my favorite type, and this really swings with authority. The arming sword is very nimble and handles great.

The scabbards are well-done too. They do not hold the swords tight enough to hold them upside down. I may add a spacer to tighten the fit. The leather work is simple but beautiful. The buckles are robust and the swords hang nicely off the waist. These scabbards are slightly chunkier than Tod Workshop opfferings but of course priced much less. I ordered green for the falchion and red for the arming sword which is a nice "rusty" red. Compare it to a Tod Workshop red:

I'm not normally a "short-&-stubby sword" kinda guy, but I have to admit I think Type XIV's with flared shoulders like this example look really cool!

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Tod Cutler Type XIV and Falchion

Post by seth on Nov 9, 2023 19:01:22 GMT

Post by Lord Newport on Nov 9, 2023 20:39:43 GMT

Post by Curtis_Louis on Nov 9, 2023 21:04:25 GMT

Post by krox on Nov 10, 2023 0:08:51 GMT

Post by seth on Nov 10, 2023 0:13:42 GMT

Post by pellius on Nov 10, 2023 1:31:54 GMT

Post by rugger1298 on Jan 31, 2024 20:10:15 GMT

Post by seth on Feb 1, 2024 16:27:23 GMT

Post by pellius on Feb 1, 2024 23:32:53 GMT

Post by eastman on Feb 3, 2024 16:01:40 GMT

Post by blackngold on Feb 23, 2024 3:27:59 GMT

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