I'm not sure how much of the copy you have read of
www.chevalierdauvergne.com/ but maybe there is some more text there. Moreso than Military Heritage and the supplier
www.weaponedge.com One might even considering writing an email to the French company regarding quality, costs, etc. There is quite a site list behind it as well, if the English section seems confusing regarding ad copy.
There is a forumite here that also deals with Weapon Edge and has set up a more global site in America as well.
members.optusnet.com.au/~brad.core/links.htmlHe might suit your needs better in regard to more information about the Indian made swords. He has proven capable and eager to be able in answering questions regarding the items.
There are several other retailers of the Weapon Edge line and from different locations. A retailer in the UK or the continent may better suit your needs. I honestly don't know just how many there are but there are several. Look up Deepeeka and avoid the cavalry swords and historic swords n general. They are a lot less expensive but they are really not even as pleasant to regard them visually compared to the real deal.
There are several other threads below here discussing the various American sources of India made product but as far as I know, the reproductions you mention will be limited to what you see at Deepeeka and Weaon Edge (or very similar).
www.chevalierdauvergne.com/ Is the real deal and they are French manufacturers of historic swords. Huge in the fencing market.
The Military Heritage, India produced swords (et al) do have some issues in regard to what you may find. One listed at myArmoury was very favorable in regard to some specifications offered but other swords they do are simply not as you will get with a historic sword, or from
http:/www.chevalierdauvergne.com/
I have been impressed by reviews from some of the reproductions and most are going to get a decent value unless they really do feel the bottom (Deepeeka) are going to be worth your while. There are some other links you may find in the following threads regarding some that may not list others. Again, Stromlo seems to have been set up competively and globally, so what he has offered may really well suit your needs.
For yet more dough are some of the antique sites such as
www.lehussard.fr/english/If nothing else, a nice way to look at originals and ponder just what you are after in the sword business. I did buy my one soft and relatively cheap sabre specifically for drill and cutting. Others may expect more or less from their journey.
Hussard had a fairly inexpensive pointy officer 1854 for less than I just bought an 1854 dragoon. The Le Hussard piece is later 19th century but there you go, a real sword for about
www.chevalierdauvergne.com/If pricing early restoration or first empire models (or earlier), the real ones are quite pricy. I could also point to a couple of late model 1822 officer sabres at $400 and $375 respectively
82.165.184.77/shop/Sooo, a bit of it is somewhat mean you to use the items as. If you really want the French models you mention, the Military Heritage (and other reproduction) swords are going to be a little lacking at times. It becomes more apparent once looking at the real deal.
Hard? Were you after uber steel or simply cutting soft stuff? Folk are easyily put off without really regarding the needs. I can only shrug and mention go with the looks if the looks are what turns your screws. None of the India produced swords are particularly hard. There is more to it anyway. Volumes written, many posts.
Cheers
Hotspur;
was just window shopping at Le Hussard today
