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Post by fester on Mar 14, 2024 19:14:45 GMT
I received an e-mail today on new tod Cutler swords and daggers available. A couple of swords and six new daggers. Some stats on the new swords below.
Swiss/German Degen:
Blade length 62cm/24.5"
Overall length 78cm/31”
Grip length 10cm/4”
Weight 730g/1.6lbs
Point of balance 10cm/4” from hilt
Clever Falchion:
Blade length 55cm/21.5"
Overall length 70cm/27.5”
Grip length 9cm/3.5”
Weight 1000g/2.2lbs
Point of balance 9cm/3.5” from hilt
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Post by seth on Mar 14, 2024 19:30:37 GMT
I got the same email. I really like the look of the degen ![TCS6LongDagen-withablkscab_900x.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/EKzRUxRaamXpQffDCZEi.png)
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Post by rschuch on Mar 14, 2024 19:38:56 GMT
Nice! The degen would be my first choice too. Looking forward to some of those daggers showing up here used.
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Post by strigoil on Mar 14, 2024 20:08:05 GMT
A few of those really made me wish Norway didn't ban knives over 25cm, guess I'll have to try to apply for permission to import some in the future.
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Post by skelley on Mar 15, 2024 2:18:03 GMT
I swear.
Is this guy trying to bankrupt me? Because this is how you bankrupt me.
I am all about that cleaver right now.
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Post by krox on Mar 15, 2024 2:43:49 GMT
That degen is pretty. Maybe the next time Tod Cutler has a good sale I'll think about it.
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Post by fester on Mar 18, 2024 12:27:39 GMT
As others I really like the degen
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Post by pellius on Mar 18, 2024 17:49:38 GMT
Dat 1A falchion tho!
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Post by LeMal on Mar 18, 2024 17:59:19 GMT
TOO. MANY. GOOD. PRODUCTS. NOW!
This degen most of all, but others. Here, LKChen, Windlass Royal Armouries, Landsknecht Emporium--new Honshu and other stuff for that matter.
I'm either going to break my bank account, have to start being willing to part with old pieces to try new ones (No!) or... go insane. ;)
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Post by fivesidedpixels on Mar 20, 2024 23:25:54 GMT
Never knew about the Swiss degen until Tod put up that model. It’s a really pleasing shape for a sword, I wonder why i’ve never seen one till now. I’d love to see what a high-end version looks like.
The new steel rondel also looks really nice. Sleek, all metal construction always looks cool. Just got TC’s bronze hilt rondel though, so it’ll be a while before I can justify another dagger.
I also got the new sword storage bag. It’s neat, cheap, and feels a bit rustic.
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Post by skelley on Mar 21, 2024 4:53:44 GMT
Never knew about the Swiss degen until Tod put up that model. It’s a really pleasing shape for a sword, I wonder why i’ve never seen one till now. I’d love to see what a high-end version looks like. The new steel rondel also looks really nice. Sleek, all metal construction always looks cool. Just got TC’s bronze hilt rondel though, so it’ll be a while before I can justify another dagger. I also got the new sword storage bag. It’s neat, cheap, and feels a bit rustic. This a beautiful example that Tod made several years ago.
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Post by fivesidedpixels on Mar 22, 2024 5:22:52 GMT
Never knew about the Swiss degen until Tod put up that model. It’s a really pleasing shape for a sword, I wonder why i’ve never seen one till now. I’d love to see what a high-end version looks like. The new steel rondel also looks really nice. Sleek, all metal construction always looks cool. Just got TC’s bronze hilt rondel though, so it’ll be a while before I can justify another dagger. I also got the new sword storage bag. It’s neat, cheap, and feels a bit rustic. This a beautiful example that Tod made several years ago. ![wwwtodsworkshopcom_swiss_dagen_2ma_120.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/kbcRXAV0TfWqainuhElE.png) Wow, it's almost like a fantasy weapon design. Never seen hilts like these. Exposed and polished wood grain looks really unique on swords, so it's a shame you rarely see it outside of messers and gladii (probably more outside of Europe). I also really like the scabbards that Tod tends to make: slightly subdued designs that don't outshine the sword itself. Always elegant in their simplicity.
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Post by Tim André Porsch on Mar 30, 2024 13:21:23 GMT
Hi, If anyone is interested, today I reveived one of the Type Ia Falchions. My example is brown leather and sharpened.
Specs: Sword length: 70,0cm Blade length: 54,5cm Fuller length: 40,0cm Blade profile width: 8,0cm-4,5cm
distal taper (backedge): at base: 0,57cm 3,0cm from point: 0,15cm half way down the blade: 0,35cm
Guard length: 15,5cm Grip length: 9,0cm Pommel width: 5,0cm Pommel thickness: 2,55cm
Weight: 0,995kg
First Impressions: I have to mention that I only had this sword for a few hours now and that a few scuffs and dings don't worry me too much. In general I tend to appreciate the handmade look. I imported it to Germany, which increased the price quite a bit due to import tax, conversion and shipping, so these might be things to look out for, if they aren't obvious in the first place.
Negatives: -Uneven fuller grind (It wanders a bit). - my blade seems to have a slight twist towards the cutting end, which is sad, considering I bought a sharpened example for cutting (The blade seems thin enough to maybe bend it back straight, I might try that (Idk about the heat treatment)).
-At the seam, the scabbard leather seems to be, either slightly fraying, or an uneven border piece of the original piece of leather (Ripping might be an issue at some point in the future). -Something just slightly annoying (to me) is that the belt is made from two pieces (no I don't mean the knot or anything) and at some length attatched to another piece by a well made square, stiched area.
Positives: - The only production model Type Ia Falchion, with a respectable source, close to original measurements and especially distal taper, I am aware of. -It comes with a scabbard -Overall it seems very well made, fits the sword well and is made from nice and thin material (It's not unnecessarily bulky). -Due to the distal taper and overall low weight and length the sword feels incredibly light and nimble in the hand. -The leather wrap and the risers on the grip are very well made and feel nice and comfortable (I personally also tend to prefer shorter handles, which is a plus). -no unnecessary sharp corners, the pommel and the guard feel nice and conform well to the hand. -due to the original thinness of the blade, the sharpening took very well and there is a lot less of a secondary bevel compared to other TC items I own.
Conclusion (for now): I really like this sword with all of it's qualities and some of it's dings. The slight twist in the blade, hopefully, turns out as a fixable issue and is the only thing that bothers me. Otherwise it is a very nicely constructed, accurate interpretation of a 13th and early 14th century falchion, especially considering the somewhat reasonable price and it's inclusion of a generally well made and fitting scabbard. So for everyone (not being bothered about the "Handmade-Look") on the lookout for a sword of this type, be it for cutting or reenactment I can generally recommend this reproduction by Tod Cutler. I love this sword type and am glad that it was brought to a more available market.
If there are any questions I will try my best to answer them.
Best wishes and a nice Easter Holiday
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Post by seth on Mar 30, 2024 15:49:24 GMT
Thanks for the review. That is definitely a unique and cool sword. I like the handmade look of tod's stuff too although I would be disappointed in the blade twist as that seems to go beyond the expected. I hope it still cuts great.
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Post by fester on May 3, 2024 16:55:21 GMT
Tod's has another new sword. A type XV castillon.
Stats:
Weight1080g/2.4lbs
Point of balance85mm/3.3”
Blade length 73cm/28.75"
Grip length 105mm/4.25"
Overall length91cm/35.75"
Another Sword I will have to eventually get besides the long degen.
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Post by krox on May 5, 2024 12:47:32 GMT
Tod is having a 15% off sale until May 7. The sale doesn't apply to swords, unfortunately.
I like the new Castillon. I usually prefer more cutting oriented blades, but it looks like it would cut well enough while being more nimble than the type XIV. Between the degen and the Castillon I think I'd choose the Castillon. The degen is basically a long baselard dagger while the Castillon is a proper sword.
I wish there was a US distributor for Tod Cutler's swords. $88 in shipping is a lot.
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Post by bwaze on Jun 24, 2024 17:18:53 GMT
I just ordered a Castillon - I was planning on buying a 15th century arming sword anyway, I have been looking at options by Arma Bohemia (Czech Republic), but I really like Tod Cutler's attention to details when it comes to sword scabbard fittings and belts. But it was a bit of a blind order, other than stats and pictures on Tod Cutler webpage there are no other images, customer feedback etc...
Anyone knows why there are basically no reviews of Tod Cutler swords, apart from "Unsheathed Sword Reviews" on YouTube? Some models are now available for more than a year. Is sword reviewing so USA-centric that makers from Europe / UK aren't considered that often? Because there are for instance now quite a lot of reviews of Royal Armouries / Matt Easton / Windlass line swords that isn't much older - do they invest more in this kind of promotion and send swords for free to be reviewed, and Tod Cutler can't afford that?
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Post by mrstabby on Jun 24, 2024 17:41:16 GMT
It might be the US has too much internal stuff to go for UK made unless you really, really want a specific item (some also seem to be a bit too US centric and only buy US made - likely same for swords). For Europe, since Brexit, buying/importing from UK has just become so expensive and bothersome, but Windlass has sellers inside europe for the Easton/RA collabs, so their swords are widely available, Tod Cutler are not. Tod has seemingly no connections to EU/US sellers, limiting the spread of his stuff a bit I guess.
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Post by AJGBlack on Jun 24, 2024 18:37:46 GMT
Tod is selling his stuff through Kult of Athena in the US. I'll be honest, the two pieces of his I've handled personally have been deeply underwhelming. They're an obvious step above your average Windlass or Cold Steel but with lower quality control imo. The finish is rough and inconsistent, and you can see it in some of the pictures here in the classifieds. Also, before Kult of Athena started carrying Tod's swords you had to order directly from the UK, adding an extra $100 (depending on exchange rate) in shipping. This with no possibility of returning it unless you want to be out the return shipping as well. It made it difficult to take the chance.
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Post by pellius on Jun 24, 2024 18:50:16 GMT
I just ordered a Castillon - I was planning on buying a 15th century arming sword anyway, I have been looking at options by Arma Bohemia (Czech Republic), but I really like Tod Cutler's attention to details when it comes to sword scabbard fittings and belts. But it was a bit of a blind order, other than stats and pictures on Tod Cutler webpage there are no other images, customer feedback etc... Anyone knows why there are basically no reviews of Tod Cutler swords, apart from "Unsheathed Sword Reviews" on YouTube? Some models are now available for more than a year. Is sword reviewing so USA-centric that makers from Europe / UK aren't considered that often? Because there are for instance now quite a lot of reviews of Royal Armouries / Matt Easton / Windlass line swords that isn't much older - do they invest more in this kind of promotion and send swords for free to be reviewed, and Tod Cutler can't afford that? Not really a review, but I did a first impressions post regarding the TC messer: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/56512/pellius-happy-home-budget-blades?page=5fwiw
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