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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 12:33:13 GMT
I am looking for a Gladius and recently saw Del Tin's on Kult of Athena. Since this is at the upper range of what I have been thinking of spending I really need to do my research before purchase. I can't afford the Albion at this point, maybe one day. I have been able to find research material on all the lower end Gladius's, Gladi... but not this one. It does look to be one of the most historically accurate though. Second point, I have never owned a Del Tin but I understand that they come dull, while this is not a huge issue with windlass, they are relatively edge friendly while I am not sure how hard a Del Tin is to sharpen, any one out there have experience sharpening Del's?
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Mar 7, 2009 16:47:15 GMT
I have no first and experience, but I can tell you that I've never heard anything but praise for Del Tin. I'm not to sure about the sharpening, but I beleive that billiam sharpened one... maybe PM him? Oh, and btw, it's 'Gladii' not 'gladi'. I hope this helps! ;D -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 4:18:18 GMT
I own the DT "Mainz" pattern gladius. It's very light, and DT does indeed have a reputation for qualitative blades (I have not sharpened mine or used it for cutting). The grip is itself rather small by modern standards; it feels suprisingly tight and restrictive. If you're expecting to use a "hammer grip" you'll be disappointed. This is however closer to being historically correct than a larger grip would be. Mine came with a scabbard, also made by Del Tin; the scabbard is beautiful and accurate as well. Some criticisms: 1. The grip on mine is a little loose. Just a little. It twists a bit. Maybe it's due to expansion/contraction of the wood in transit from Italy. It's just a bit annoying and I don't think it would detract from the swords' useability, if used in cutting or reenactment or whatever. 2. The big steel gaurd plate: A flaw the DT shares with the Windlass gladii. The steel plate does not show up in the historical record and is considered very inaccurate. Other than this, the sword is quite accurate, historically.
Other than the above criticisms, I like the DT Mainz gladius.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 4:24:33 GMT
You can not go wrong with Del tin, Albion used there blades once if that helps your choise
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Post by kidcasanova on Mar 25, 2009 4:41:23 GMT
Del Tin blades come with a factory 1.5mm edge. It's a bit thicker than a Windlass but should not pose a problem for sharpening.
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