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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 0:07:40 GMT
I have the Windlass 15th Century longsword... I like it, but it's a bit on the large side and I'm sure I didn't sharpen it correctly, but I need to resharpen it... anyway, can anyone recommend a good onehander in our price range?
I'm thinking of either getting a falchion or the DSA Knight...
Primarily I want a cutter, but I do want to use it for thrusts occasionally... It's ultimately for a Archer costume, so i continously lean towards falchion, but I want one that is definately a beater. After seeing the DSA Knight review, I want one of those, but I hear they aren't balanced correctly or something... To solve my problem, does anyone know of a Falchion in that price range that is really a beast in durability and everything?
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Post by kidcasanova on Mar 26, 2009 0:12:14 GMT
I'm fairly certain that the Knight was one of the better handling DSA swords. At least, that was the impression I go from the reviews. Having never handled one myself, I could be wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 5:28:00 GMT
If you want an archers sword you could try the windlass arming sword, it is plain enough that it can pass as an archers sword and is by all accounts an extremely good cutting sword.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 5:44:22 GMT
I second the recommendation of the Windlass arming sword, it handles great, and even though I haven't put it through much abuse it seems pretty sturdy to me so far, and if mine were sharp I'd have no hesitations (other than those related to my lack of skill) about using it as a heavy cutter. But then, I'm not the most experienced person in the world, so do keep that in mind while taking my advice.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 6:04:10 GMT
There are a number of swords that you could go with: This is a really great closeout deal on the Italian Short Sword right now. It is an arming sword blade and the quality of the hardware is quite nice. The blade is nice and rigid without alot of flex. I think this is the best deal on an entry level sword going right now: www.kultofathena.com/product~item~501056~name~Italian+Short+Sword.htmThe medieval falchion is one of my favorite Windlass models, not to mention it is one of their oldest. It's plenty durable and if you get a regrip done, its quite a looker for the price: www.kultofathena.com/product~item~500204~name~Medieval+Falchion.htmNow, if you had the skills to do your own scabbard, this would be an awesome falchion for the price. This thing has a shorter blade, but it has a two handed grip - very rigid and ready to do alot of cutting. Plus, its cheap on closeout: www.museumreplicas.com/p-308-late-medieval-chopper.aspxI'll speak the world about DSA, because I really like the durability their swords. There is nothing wrong with the models you like. In fact, I am just about to order a Boromir for myself. However, you will not find it easy to get a DSA to do precision cutting like you will the thinner, lighter, and cheaper Windlasses. The DSA sharpening job is ground to a pretty deep secondary bevel and you have to take alot of steel off to get a proper edge. The Windlass will sharpen in about 1/5th of the time and keep a proper edge longer, so consider this in your decision. Once you approach the price of a DSA, you are getting into the Del Tin price range, in which case I would recommend their Italian Falchion: www.kultofathena.com/product~item~DT6153B~name~Del+Tin+15th+Century+Italian+Falchion+-+Black+Grip.htmThat's my .02. Good luck with your decision!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 6:17:38 GMT
I third the Windlass Arming Sword, I've heard nothing but good things and tempted to really get it myself
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 14:27:02 GMT
Damn it you guys!
I have added two more swords I want now:)
I'm going to go with the Windlass Arming sword... first. It appears to be the perfect length for me.
Where can I get the best deal on one?
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 26, 2009 15:04:14 GMT
Damn it you guys! I have added two more swords I want now:) I'm going to go with the Windlass Arming sword... first. It appears to be the perfect length for me. Where can I get the best deal on one? Kult of Athena sells it for about 190, but Arms of Valor will pricematch it... I would personaly buy from Arms of Valor. Also, if you wanna customize it, Brian of DBK offers a small discount if you bought it from AoV and you dont have to pay to ship it to him for the work. However... I would consider the Italin short Sword/Sword of Milan... it's on sale at KoA as Odingaard mentioned, and on sale at MRL in their last chance sale: www.museumreplicas.com/p-298-sword-of-milan.aspx It's a similar size and shape to the ither windlass sword, but with silver wire grip and some other differences... and about 60 bucks less.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Mar 26, 2009 21:56:58 GMT
Yeah, definitely go with ArmsofValor.com if you get the Windlass arming sword. The Customer Service there is unbeatable!
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 27, 2009 3:09:33 GMT
I too have heard great things about the windlass arming sword. I have a windlass late spanish sword that is pretty darn good for the price. the cross guard design turns some people off but it is historically acurate. and the sword is a real good cutter. I think Windlass makes pretty good stuff in general, especially single handers.
I feel I have to mention the Valiant Armory AT303 practical arming sword. might be a little longer than you want but it is a great sword, it cuts it thrusts it's tougher than an old boot nail, comes sharp as a sin in sunday school with no secondary bevel. just can't do better in our price range
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2009 6:04:42 GMT
Id go Va At 303s first a any day before windlass
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2009 23:03:20 GMT
not saying that windlass is bad of course
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 29, 2009 15:17:13 GMT
I understand Aceltone, the VA practicals are just THAT good.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2009 1:42:00 GMT
The practicals appear to be out of stock... but the Windlass is a good, sturdy sword, right?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2009 2:10:31 GMT
I haven't used my Windlass for cutting, but it sure seems sturdy to me. Well... I did once kinda use it for cutting. I was able to stab a water bottle through with it, since even unsharpened the tip is pretty pointy, and I decided to see what would happen if I tried to cut a water bottle with it anyway, even though it's dull. Of course, it wasn't all that surprising that I batted the bottle across the yard, but I figured if it could stab alright even unsharpened, maybe it would kinda tear into the bottle, but nope, no such luck. I bet that put a good bit of strain on it, but it didn't really care, it's still just as solid as the day I got it. So yeah, I think it's pretty sturdy, but maybe someone who has used it on tougher targets will have more light to shed on the subject.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Apr 1, 2009 2:18:57 GMT
the VA practicals are out of stock but not for long. the new shipment is in customs and should be on the shelves and in the mail very soon.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2009 23:42:23 GMT
Ok, I'm willing to part with some money... What's quite possibly the best arming sword I can get within our price range? I want a monster of a sword that could withstand punishment and last quite a while. not that i'm going to abuse it, but I want something that's really rugged and built for the end of the world.
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Post by YlliwCir on Apr 5, 2009 0:00:40 GMT
Under $300 I don't think they get better than the VA "atrim" practical.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Apr 5, 2009 3:41:07 GMT
I'm with Ric on this one. VA practical arming sword all the way.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2009 22:59:23 GMT
Ok, that ones a bit too long, but when it comes in I should give it a shot i suppose.
Where are they made?
Anyone have one or pics of one?
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