SlayerofDarkness
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Mar 24, 2009 14:50:30 GMT
Yep, same here. I can't seem to hear to much good stuff about it. Also, Shootermike estimated that the VAtrim (or VA Atrim) swords have about 80% the cutting ability of their $500 ATrim counterparts!  Talk about a good deal...  Just my $0.02. -Slayer EDIT: oh, and I'm pretty sure that Hanwei addressed the sharpness isue on tinker's swords. I'm not positive, but I remember hearing something to that effect... Maybe you could PM him about it?  |
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 24, 2009 17:54:50 GMT
EDIT: oh, and I'm pretty sure that Hanwei addressed the sharpness isue on tinker's swords. I'm not positive, but I remember hearing something to that effect... Maybe you could PM him about it? I recall Tinker saying that issue had been addressed as well... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 1:12:49 GMT
Well he was quite happy with the edge of the single hander...but the edge for the fullered bastard sword was less then desired...but better then what it was.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 20:57:19 GMT
Well hears the question, if we get extra sharp per se, does that mean less lifespan on the sword comparatively to the same blade and same use at just sharp |
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 26, 2009 4:49:42 GMT
Well hears the question, if we get extra sharp per se, does that mean less lifespan on the sword comparatively to the same blade and same use at just sharp Depends on what your cutting with it... and the sword I'd imagen. The extra sharp option on My Castile sword dosn't look to make the blkade any weaker... I'd still be fine cutting anything from bottles to bamboo with it without worry. |
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 26, 2009 5:06:01 GMT
hey, Ancalagon, if you can scratch together the money for a real Atrim I'd say go for it. I just got one and man I can't see ever going back. not even to the VA practical atrim, which is a great sword for the money but holy cow the full ATrim is superb! forget the scabard the sword I say. the ATrim I have could sell for 800 to 1000 and not dissapoint in my opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 7:11:31 GMT
Well hears the question, if we get extra sharp per se, does that mean less lifespan on the sword comparatively to the same blade and same use at just sharp Okay assuming same type of angle against same type of use and same amount of maintaince...yes it will. Now, here's the thing though your sword will die from other reasons WAY before that becomes an issue. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2009 21:08:28 GMT
hey, Ancalagon, if you can scratch together the money for a real Atrim I'd say go for it. I just got one and man I can't see ever going back. not even to the VA practical atrim, which is a great sword for the money but holy cow the full ATrim is superb! forget the scabard the sword I say. the ATrim I have could sell for 800 to 1000 and not dissapoint in my opinion. It's not so much the concept of having the money, but being able to justify spending it... if I only had one expensive hobby, you bet I would be getting a "real" Atrim... but unfortunately, other things want my money too! |
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 29, 2009 23:19:01 GMT
Ahh, while I agree Albions and Atrims rock, there are some real gems among the under $300 crowd, sometimes quite a ways under.
I have a couple Atrims and an Albion and sure I want more of those types.
However I don't see myself turning my back on the more pocket book friendly. There's quite a few more of those I have a craving for has well. Some can be aquired decently sharp too.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 30, 2009 3:34:28 GMT
Ancalagon, Ric,
I ca completely see your points of view in this matter, it's just right now, from where I am it's the right way for me to go. I can't have hords of swords hanging around the house so each sword I have has to serve a purpose in and of itself so I want to know I'm getting the best possible. also the way I see it, I'd rather pay 450-550 for one really good sword than than 200 for three different OK or even pretty good swords. in fact, I'd rather have one Atrim like the one I have than two of the VA Practical arming swords or their like.
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 30, 2009 4:04:06 GMT
Tom, to each their own for sure, brother.  Myself, I'm focusing on getting to know the blades I already have better for a while. |
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Talk about a good deal... 
