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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 4:53:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 5:16:05 GMT
The antiqued bastard sword could be a good choice (there is at least one review of it) in the review section (I think...) and the owners seems very satisfied...or do a search on the search engine...).
There are also two (at least, I think) reviews of the lowlander...
I personally would go with the antiqued bastard...but that's me. And I haven't handled any of the three mentioned.
It all depends on what you like and want, and for what use...the first three, I think they are all o.k., they're not "slo" at least...different styles, (long sword, scottish, shorter viking?), origins, weights and balance...check the reviews, it will give you a good start. An advice I liked -that I read here somewhere- is that in the end choose the one that seems to fit you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 5:23:07 GMT
I'd go for the Bastard Sword. I like them as far as Hanwei goes and there have been some good reviews here of them.
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 3, 2008 5:42:11 GMT
Of those three the Bastard has been reviewed most favorably most often. The lowlander is big and not really designed for it (threaded tang, ships disassembled, loosens easily, one of us even bent the bloody tang...) and the Claymore I've not seen reviewed to my recollection...but have heard it's a bit overly flexible, though this may or may not stand on the current production.
Either way, big swords in modern production have the tendency to be well overweight, poorly balanced, and very "whippy" in nature. The Bastard is the best balance of good sword out there at any level of size and I personally would own one if I had the spare funds.
Although, I'd get the Tinker longsword, if anything... Have you considered Hanwei's line with Tinker? Some very, very nice pieces in that one.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 3, 2008 13:20:50 GMT
Yeah, another for tha bastard, with the Claymore in an attractive second. But yeah, I'd also be looking at the new Tinkers as well as the Valiant Armoury AT line.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 3, 2008 13:54:11 GMT
I always like to answer these questions with questions. these questions:
what do you want to do with this sword? cut, forms, spar, or just look at. for cutting I would go to Valiant Armory's Practical Atrim line for best performance in the sub $300 range and useable right out of the box, but for looking at the VA practical Atrims aren't much fun.
What is your price range? we assume under $300 here but sometimes it's less than that. I notice the swords you are looking at are all around $200, is that coincidence or by choice?
is there any sort of feature or style you feel you must have? looks like you want a scottish sword or something similar.
of those you are looking at I have heard the best response to the bastard sword. I don't own any of them so I can't speak directly with experience.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 14:48:12 GMT
This is from my welcome thread, thanks again RicWilly for the links: I don't have that particular model, but all the Hanwei Euro blades I have received needed some work on the edge to get em to cut, something to keep in mind. As to the Claymore, you might ask this guy; /index.cgi?action=display&board=cutting&thread=6786&page=1 Or this one; /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=2002 Then again, Master broke his but that guy can break anything. I am 25% Irish and 25% Scottish on me Father's side, so I most closely identify with those so yes I am mainly looking at a Scottish Type sword and my price cap is about $250, maybe a wee bit more if I wait till next spring, which will be hard to endure but then I would not even get to use it where I am at (A college campus surrounded by barren cornfields with about 5" of snow covering a sheet of ice and 10-20 mph winds today) . From the reviews i have gotten The bastard sounds like the best one so im going to go find some reviews of it, and start comparing it to the claymore. As for the Lowlander it seems a bit large and I could see where that would be a problem. I am waiting for a reply from the owner of Kult of Athena to see if I will be able to visit their shop on monday, but if not I can probably make it the following thursday. I will see if I can find the reviews but I would appreciate a link to them if anyone has it. ;D As I am sure every Scottish man dreams of, I also hope to get a Kilt some day, maybe in the summer. On the other hand I would not mind a German Bastard style sword since I lived there for 5 years (yet i know no german since we moved back to the states when I turned 5, my dad was stationed there in the army, and my sister has dual citizenship because she was born there)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2008 15:01:28 GMT
I was able to find one review for the bastard sword, and it is from RicWilly (I hardly know him and he is a life saver for me right now, +1 to him) /index.cgi?action=display&board=swordreviews&thread=7149&page=1 I really do love claymores, but the bastard sword looks like an excellent blade, it will be a tough choice. Anyone got any recomendations of other blades similar to these 2 (again my price cap is $250). Anyone know anything about this one: www.kultofathena.com/product~item~VA54030~name~Valiant+Armoury+Scottish+Sword.htm
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 3, 2008 17:11:33 GMT
valiant armory has made some very good stuff recently. that's one of their older models, I think, so I couldn't say but if their recent stuff (Atrim practicals and castile) are any indication, I'd go their way in a blink. since you are part Irish have you considered: kultofathena.com/product~item~IP0012.htm it is on the top end of your price range though. Generation 2 is a very popular company. I don't have any of their stuff but good reviews and comments abound.
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Post by 293master293 on Dec 4, 2008 1:03:56 GMT
The Claymore is a wonderful sword. The balance, the flexibility, the blade strength. Too bad I got a lemon and mine broke. I say, go for the Claymore, or the Bastard.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 14:30:51 GMT
Hello barbainboi ! I'll go for the Bastard sword, the blade strenght seems great and the handling too as you saw in the Ricwilly's review (the man knows how to do it). I believe that you look for a big scottish sword, maybe this ideas are not so scottish but well think about it .. Is there other option in strongblade.com there is a two hander irish sword , I believe it's more for decorative porpouses than practical but maybe helps for a few swings .. And there's the other version the Windlass irish two handed sword in armsofvalour.com I think stills available and with the proper sharpening ...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 14:37:28 GMT
barbainboi, welcome!
Another recommendation for the Hanwei Bastard. It's a large sword, though. Light, pretty well balanced. I love the antique finish on the blade. The coolness factor is waaay up there!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2008 1:25:49 GMT
Well I will be going to the Kult of Athena show room sometime next week (trying to make an apointment so I can go monday since they are not usually open then, but if not will probably get there thursday, I HOPE). So what exactly do I look for when choosing a blade and what do I look for overall for quality
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2008 13:05:58 GMT
When choosing a blade you pick the one that speaks to you, the one that feels most comfortable in the hand, the one that you believe has the capacity to become an extension of yourself.
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Post by shadowhowler on Dec 5, 2008 14:44:32 GMT
When choosing a blade you pick the one that speaks to you, the one that feels most comfortable in the hand, the one that you believe has the capacity to become an extension of yourself. The above is very, VERY true... But keep in mind the quality of the blade and the reputation of the maker when you start settling on a sword you really like. If you have two blades that really 'feel' very close to you... but one is from a maker with a reputation for shoody work and the other a maker with a solid rep, go with the solid one. Especialy if that specific sword has been well reviewed. Thats why we are all here... no one person (except maybe Serge) is going to buy EVERY sword that looks cool.... but together we can help each other find the good ones and stear clear of the crap.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2008 19:25:34 GMT
"Thats why we are all here... no one person (except maybe Serge) is going to buy EVERY sword that looks cool...."
Lol!
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