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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 19:52:34 GMT
I've been looking around for a suitable candidate for my first European sword and stumbled upon this. It seems perfect for me (to ease the "leap" from a katana); light, long enough handle, only 29" blade.. But I can't seem to find any reviews on it. The review on SBG on a Gen2 Norman seems to be about a different sword. So, any info you could give me on this one would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anyone know of another reliable vendor who sells this? The shipping cost from AoV to here was nearly as much as the sword itself..
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 10, 2009 20:42:01 GMT
Cepheon, you are correct that it is not the same sword as the one reviewed, that being the 12th century sometimes labeled the 12th century norman, a much larger piece. Not much info to be gleaned it seems on the smaller norman model. I recall one forumite bought one and his impression was favorable if memory serves me right, I can't seem to find his postings at the moment. There was time it was on my radar also but it was never available at the same time I was in a position to purchase. Just as well, today I think there are better options for comparable price. Good luck in your search.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 21:00:52 GMT
Alrighty, thanks. From what I've read of Generation 2, I don't think things could go horribly wrong. I was mainly asking if there were any really negative things said about it.. And since there's not much info available on it, maybe I could even try my hand at reviewing. Now I just need to get the money together and find a place that sells it...
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Post by kidcasanova on Mar 10, 2009 21:23:13 GMT
Rick, that's the 12th Century Norman. Look at the pictures on the second page, you can see the hilt is longer with different fittings.
I've not heard anything about the sword in question that I can recall off the top of my head, but I can tell you it doesnt weight "under 2 lbs." That's ridiculous....I could have sworn it was part of Gen2's stage steel (steel2steel) line, which means it might be a blunt. Then again, maybe they have a blunt and sharp version.
I think that, even within Gen2, there are much better swords. And then just looking around the 200 dollar pricepoint, there are other brands I would look at. If you do get it, though, definitely give us a review. I'd be very interested in reading it. ;D
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 10, 2009 21:31:20 GMT
LOL, Nice catch, Aaron. I have explained the difference to these two many times and I still fell into that one. I have removed that link.
There is a sharp and blunt version as you suggested. Anyhoo, I'd just get a VA "atrim" practical arming, but that's just me.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 3:01:27 GMT
Hehe yep, that one is a stage steel. So unless you wanted such, I suggest looking elsewhere. So is 130 your budget? Man that's gonna be hard to find a good eurosword in that price bracket.
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 11, 2009 3:09:57 GMT
I almost bought the smaller Norman sword awhile back... I had the larger 12th century one and it just didn't 'fit' right for me...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 3:21:14 GMT
Yeah, thats the biggest complaint I hear about the gen 2 12th cent norman sword. It just doesn't fit people very well. Either the grip should be longer or the blade shorter. 34 inches is just too long for what amounts to a one handed grip. I was kinda toying with the idea of getting one of these and putting a lenticular tip along with cutting 2 inches off the blade...but I have other projects on the plate atm...and no money hehe.
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 11, 2009 3:32:13 GMT
Yeah, thats the biggest complaint I hear about the gen 2 12th cent norman sword. It just doesn't fit people very well. Either the grip should be longer or the blade shorter. 34 inches is just too long for what amounts to a one handed grip. I was kinda toying with the idea of getting one of these and putting a lenticular tip along with cutting 2 inches off the blade...but I have other projects on the plate atm...and no money hehe. That was EXACTLY the problem I had with it. It was too big and heavy for comfortable one handed use... but the grip was way too small for comfortable two handed use. It was a shame, because I LOVED the sword... got it from Brian with all sorts of extra work he had done to it, it was VERY pretty. I just couldn't use it tho... and as a rule, I don't keep any weapons I can't use.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 5:28:54 GMT
Hehe yep, that one is a stage steel. So unless you wanted such, I suggest looking elsewhere. So is 130 your budget? Man that's gonna be hard to find a good eurosword in that price bracket. I don't actually have a planned budget yet (I don't have any money just yet ), I'm just looking at options right now. I was looking at that one because of the (alleged) light weight and shorter blade.. I'll keep looking. Man, choosing a katana was so much easier.. :F
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Post by kidcasanova on Mar 11, 2009 5:48:28 GMT
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 11, 2009 5:54:34 GMT
Heh... I'm still bummed I missed the chance to pick up the Windlass Arming sword Brian was selling.... it was sexy.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 6:41:30 GMT
*Throws more well-aimed insult* That does look very nice. Although I was looking more for a hand-and-a-half now, since my next one is gonna be a viking sword.(yes, I plan ahead a lot in these things..) One I've also been looking at is the Faramir. Although it's listed as one handed, I think a 7" handle should be enough for my small hands (the pommel looks pretty well uh.. gribbable(?) ). I also really like the look and am a fan of LOTR. Shame the Boromir isn't made anymore, that looked awesome imo. Thoughts on this one?
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Post by kidcasanova on Mar 11, 2009 7:26:40 GMT
Fairly certain Faramir's sword had a wide, cone-shaped pommel. I'm still at odds with the general hilt of that DSA as compared to the movie hilt. But as to the quality of the sword: I doubt you'd have any problems. If you like the look of it, go for it.
Other bastard swords in the price range would be the Hanwei Tinkerline Bastard sword, the Hanwei Albrecht II, the Gen2 12th century (I know you mentioned it earlier, but if you say your hands are small....), and the VA Practical Longsword. The last one may be a true longsword, and not a bastard sword, but I recall someone mentioning it had a bit of a shorter grip than most longswords.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 14:44:05 GMT
Gen2 12th century sword's hilt was perfect hand and a half grip for my very small hands, but I doubt you have hands that small.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 11, 2009 18:13:01 GMT
you could consider the VA Atrim Practical long. I just got one of the tuned ones and love it. it is a dedicated two handed sword but mine so light and fast I can use it one hand easily. or you could try a VA Atrim Practical Arming sword. I have one of those too, and love it too. While it is a dedicated single hander, I find the 4.5 inch grip leaves enough room to get a half hand on grip and pommel. I think the Practical Atrims will make katana fans happy (so much as a western sword can). I think they'd be good transition swords. I also like the above suggestion of the windlass arming sword.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 18:23:53 GMT
Thanks for the tips. It's gonna take me a couple of months at least to get the money together and I've heard that those VA Atrims go pretty quickly.. But if they are still available when its time to buy, I'll certainly consider them as well..
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 11, 2009 21:21:02 GMT
Gen2 12th century sword's hilt was perfect hand and a half grip for my very small hands, but I doubt you have hands that small. My hands must be BEAR PAWS next to yours... I could not get two hands comfortably on there.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2009 22:28:59 GMT
Lol. They probably are.
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 12, 2009 17:56:20 GMT
I also have small hands, no trouble using the Gen2 12th century with both hands. Still I wouldn't call it a hand and a half sword, way too unwieldy with one hand. Sure, I can do it but that's just me. LOL Seriously, much too slow to use one handed.
It's good you have time, Cepheon. gives you the opportunity to consider lots of options.
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