Marc Ridgeway
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Feb 11, 2009 1:35:42 GMT
I do mostly reviews of over $300 swords but only because I buy mostly pricier swords I know little about euros but I'm trying to learn
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 11, 2009 1:45:01 GMT
i myself would like a euro sword just havent fallen in love yet and im not trying to say its changed but i have noticed that "new" sub 300 sword reviews havnt been flowing like they used to do. Just finished some video for a review of a Hanwei Soligen Rapier... these are around 200 bucks, review will be up tonight. ;D Yay! Someone finally did (Is doing) a Rapier!
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Post by ShooterMike on Feb 11, 2009 1:48:46 GMT
I am guilty of doing a number of reviews of Euro swords in the over $300 price range. But I try to stay within $100-150 of the limit. I pretty much stay under $450, and just don't review anything that's more costly, even though I have a lot of swords that retail quite a bit higher.
I talked it over with Paul before I started the ATrim review spree and his take was, how do we really know what's what unless there's something to compare things to, all along the spectrum?
That said, my latest sword is a Windlass "Type IV" arming sword. And I have to say, all the glowing reviews about it are right on the money. I'm very impressed with the way it handles, and especially how it thrusts and turns.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 11, 2009 1:50:41 GMT
Well, I wouldn't have guessed that you were into rapiers, my friend. You seem to me to be the type who cuts his enemy down before they can blink, or powers through any futile blocks they may attempt, not the finesse type... Note that this is not an insult, I'm not saying you're clumsy , lol. Rapiers and basket-hilts are the only swords I've met and NOT wanted. Quite a rare occurance for my to not like a sword, trust me. I'f you like rapiers, maybe you should check out the Cold Steel Small Sword. It seemed very fast and deadly in there 'Sword Proof' DVD. I hope this helps! ;D -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 1:52:37 GMT
As far as reviews go, I like having higher end reviews to compare to. I also heard talk of a wallhanger review, which also interests me. That ever-present delusion that :" This guy paid more, his sword MUST be better" is pretty rare around here, and swords here are judged on many "battle-ready"-ish qualities that are utterly overlooked elsewhere.
However, in many threads where someone asks what sword(s) fulfill certain criteria for "X" amount of money, and someone goes "Save up another hundred and get sword "A".
This is an automatic post at other forums, whereas on the official sword buyers site, Paul says he created the site because he was tired of this exact thing.
I mean, it's fine and dandy if the person if question responds, oh okay fine I can dish out some more cash for sword A. But if he says that they're on a budget (assuming it's reasonable for what they want, i.e. a sub $300 beater or something like that), I think it'd be admirable for other people to consider their budgeting and make suggestions based upon said amount, and not hector them, and or push them to get sword A, or tell them they cannot get a good beater (assuming once again they're not asking for Excalibur for under $50) for their budget.
Whoops, rant, sorry.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 1:58:18 GMT
I have to agree as far as katana go I feel like I'm at SFI sometimes. Don't get that save up get so and so. I own low end and high end. Thing is I don't look down on the low end katanas.
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 11, 2009 1:59:22 GMT
Well, I wouldn't have guessed that you were into rapiers, my friend. You seem to me to be the type who cuts his enemy down before they can blink, or powers through any futile blocks they may attempt, not the finesse type... Note that this is not an insult, I'm not saying you're clumsy , lol. Rapiers and basket-hilts are the only swords I've met and NOT wanted. Quite a rare occurance for my to not like a sword, trust me. I'f you like rapiers, maybe you should check out the Cold Steel Small Sword. It seemed very fast and deadly in there 'Sword Proof' DVD. I hope this helps! ;D -Slayer Yea, I find rapiers to be the most elegant type of sword in existence. I mainly like cutting blades, but a good rapier also catches my eye once in an odd while. I am also starting to favor Katana again (Sorry Ric . They are just cheaper).
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 11, 2009 2:08:12 GMT
From what I've seen, the guys here are pretty good about it. Admittedly, there have been times like what was described 3 posts above, but those were usually people asking for a folded, differentially hardened, traditionally made katana with real same (full wrap) and silk ito all for under $450. (or something like that, I can't find the exact thread. But I assure you that that was the sentiment, lol ) All in all, I'm pretty sure that, while even SBG forumites succumb to this tendency every now and then, SBG is pretty much sword-snob free! Doesn't SBG just ROCK? -Slayer P.S. Yes, you guys ARE seeing a definite 'SBG is perfect' vibe from me recently. Hey, I have a sword on the way, who can blame me? ;D
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 11, 2009 4:28:49 GMT
I'll admit, I'll guilty of the "buy a sword for $300, then save up for something better" mindset. There are many *good* swords out there for under $300; and I'm grateful for the reviews I see here. Re: katana vs. Eurosword-- I'm one of those weird people who like it both ways. But then, I live near San Francisco, CA; it must be rubbing off on me . Seriously, though-- Katanas have their own particular beauty, as do European longswords, broadswords, etc. Why stop at just one type of weapon when there are *so* many out there to collect? Re: rapiers-- That is something for which I would like to see more recommendations: Good sub-$300 rapiers. I currently have four in my collection; I think I need more . --Edward
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 11, 2009 4:31:05 GMT
I would like to see them on the review page as well. I do not find that Rapiers are acknowledged enough.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 5:19:44 GMT
None of my swords is past 120.00 bucks...................all are Musashi, Masahiro or generic made swords........some cut wonderfully others can be used to hit homeruns with them any given sunday......................my costliest piece is a Furubushidoo sword which needs accusharp desperately.........and the Musashi Ryuu Warrior is a certified home run producer every time i try to slice a water bottle or gallon with it, I just send it flying over the fence...................................
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Post by shadowhowler on Feb 11, 2009 6:07:09 GMT
Re: rapiers-- That is something for which I would like to see more recommendations: Good sub-$300 rapiers. I currently have four in my collection; I think I need more . I think we would get along fine. I love rapiers... and will add many more to my colection, I'm sure. I have plans for a custom one I hope to have done by the end of the year. BTW, my Solingen review is ready.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 6:17:28 GMT
I would really hope that sub $300 swords is a standard - not a stone engraving. It's good to hear what a little more might get ya' from actual users. I was buying some sweet swords in the late '80s - early '90s in the range of $150 to $225, generally; that would go for an easy $300 these days. It appears to be global - but I know here in the States, for most of us prices are beyond budget at this time... everything is getting more expensive. Ouch. But I, too love all swords... as long as they're double edged... and european... maybe a little blade heavy.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 2:32:38 GMT
well i just put in an order at KC for the yagyu.$219.00 shipped. looking forward to getting my dirtty hands all over it ;D.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 5:45:12 GMT
How about some more Chinese sword reviews? What's with you Japanese/Western guys getting all the love?
...We will Sinicize this forum yet... BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 12, 2009 5:48:06 GMT
How about some more Chinese sword reviews? What's with you Japanese/Western guys getting all the love? ...We will Sinicize this forum yet... BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Bring it, Sino-boy. --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 6:04:24 GMT
How about some more Chinese sword reviews? What's with you Japanese/Western guys getting all the love? ...We will Sinicize this forum yet... BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Bring it, Sino-boy. --Edward I find this term greatly offensive and I would appreciate if it were removed from your post. Thank you and have a nice day. [/sarcasm]
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Post by shadowhowler on Feb 12, 2009 6:10:41 GMT
I don't even know what it means...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 14:48:26 GMT
Sino-
Pronunciation: \ˌsī-(ˌ)nō, ˈsī-, -nə\ Function: combining form Etymology: French, from Late Latin Sinae, plural, Chinese, from Greek Sinai, probably of Indo-Aryan origin; akin to Sanskrit Cīnā, plural, Chinese
1 : Chinese <sinology> 2 : Chinese and <Sino-Tibetan>
The folks at the local Sino-American Cafe said that it essentially means 'Chinese'.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 16:05:31 GMT
It is a derogatory term for chinese people in some cases.
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