Armour Class Basket Hilts?

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Armour Class Basket Hilts? Dec 31, 2008 18:47:27 GMT

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I realize that the armour class basket hilts are generally out of the price range of this forum, (except now 385 pounds, the cheapest of their basket hilts, is only like 550 dollars as opposed to more like 750 dollars not so long ago, what with the latest exchange rates) but I was still wondering what anyone here thought of them. Can anyone here, from personal experience say whether or not it is worth saving up 550 dollars for an armour class basket hilt broadsword as opposed to paying about half that much for a hanwei or cold steel basket hilt? The review at myarmoury seems favorable, but I was just wondering if I could get a second opinion here. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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Armour Class Basket Hilts? Dec 31, 2008 19:06:09 GMT

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in my book, anything by Armour Class is top notch. I own a mortuary hilt made by them (review on myArmoury as well) and it is the prize of my 20+ collection , even the antiques. They (as makers) don't get alot of press over here in the US, but are highly thought of in the UK re-enactment community.

cheers,

Bill

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Armour Class Basket Hilts? Jan 1, 2009 1:24:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2009 1:24:36 GMT You know, I always wanted one of their mortuary swords...and I generally don't like those type of swords very much. And they are sub 300 now with the current exchange rate...except for the god aweful shipping costs .

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Armour Class Basket Hilts? Jan 1, 2009 22:06:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2009 22:06:52 GMT Just wondering, how much would you say the shipping adds up to?

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