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Post by blackjack on Dec 11, 2023 19:05:38 GMT
What in your opinions is the best serially produced medieval sword for cutting bottles, noodles, rolled paper, cardboard and tatami?
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Post by mrstabby on Dec 11, 2023 19:47:40 GMT
Two handed: Light and fast: Hanwei/Tinker fullered bastard sword Heavier and short: Cold Steel Competition Cutter Any of the Alexandria-Type work exceptionally well Cold Steel Longswords also have a reputation for good cutting, but I have no hands-on experience with these One Handed: Anything that has a relatively wide blade, like the Hanwei/Tinker early medieval sword The triangular blades like the XIV are less forgiving in cutting, you have to hit more precisely around the CoP, they still are able to cut well
If you are also OK with single edged swords, Messer und Falchion of any siize and make are literally made for cutting.
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Post by squalembrato on Dec 11, 2023 22:31:58 GMT
I also like the Hanwei Tinker Early Medieval Single Hand Sword which has been well reviewed and recommended over the years in this forum. It easily cuts through most back yard targets (bottles, pool noodles etc.) with ease. It comes from KOA very sharp and is easy to re-sharpen. It's easily disassembled.
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Post by mrstabby on Dec 12, 2023 10:49:29 GMT
I remembered, I have a sword with a pretty similar blade geometry to the CS (though mine is shorter), and it cuts really well. Also any sword that has a blade like the CS Norman sword cuts nicely. You can look here, there are a few examples for the oakeshott types. www.sword-buyers-guide.com/oakeshott-typology.html
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