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Post by shadowhowler on May 7, 2009 15:08:36 GMT
I just got mine yesterday and unscrewed the pommel and found a plastic core. I figured as much... Thanks for the info.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2009 5:22:17 GMT
I found this forum too late otherwise I probably would have ordered another sword. When I found Shootermikes' post I hoped they updated it because it was from 2007. Sad to see they didn't. I dont really mind the plastic because its nicely hidden by the wrap but it being hollow really bugs me.. Ow and for me keeping the cost down isn't a good argument, I paid about 180 euro and would have been happy to pay 10-20 more wich should easily cover atleast a solid plastic grip.
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Post by shadowhowler on May 8, 2009 5:43:05 GMT
I found this forum too late otherwise I probably would have ordered another sword. When I found Shootermikes' post I hoped they updated it because it was from 2007. Sad to see they didn't. I dont really mind the plastic because its nicely hidden by the wrap but it being hollow really bugs me.. Ow and for me keeping the cost down isn't a good argument, I paid about 180 euro and would have been happy to pay 10-20 more wich should easily cover atleast a solid plastic grip. Yeh... the plastic grip was the only thing I didn't like about my Solingen rapier. I sold it to Maz, and he made a wooden grip for it... so it's a much better sword now, in my view.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2009 6:05:19 GMT
Hmm is there a how to? I doubt that I'm skilled enough but can't hurt to try it right?
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 20:45:16 GMT
Just disassembled the sword and the plastic handle core cracked I guess I really have to do some DIY now
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2009 4:48:30 GMT
Darn, I really like the look of this sword, it's a shame about the handle. Not that I have the money to buy a new sword anytime soon, but I think this one is on my list for "maybe someday" despite the handle, I guess I'll likewise have to make a new one for it if I ever get it.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2009 4:59:18 GMT
I personally think its still worth the money, its pretty and handles real well in my opinion. Its just that a hate DIY. I always find flaws with my own work, maybe its me being too hard on myself..
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2009 3:40:34 GMT
UPDATE:
My friend followed this thread and ask me to disassemble the sword and check it for safety purposes before remitting it to his custody, so I did such.
The pommel easily unscrewed to reveal the plastic handle as shown above. Closer inspection show that the interior of the handle is lined with ridges to keep it from slipping. Still does not appear to be the most durable design in the world.
The tang is not welded on this sword. The threads appear to have been cut right onto the tang. If there is a weld there, the penetration is sufficient to make it look like one uniform piece of metal without flaws. I'd call this a solid tang - at least as solid as on any of the imported offerings.
I filled the interior of the handle with epoxy and reassembled it. I used a little Loctite on the threads to keep it from coming loose in the future.
I remain to stick by the original review - the sword has not failed, and I feel with the epoxy that it will not fail in the near future. Since my cost on this item was under $120 new - its still quite an impressive sword for the money. ;D
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2009 5:21:20 GMT
Lol for me it was a bit more expensive (180 euros) but I've been playing with the same idea over and over again on filling the handle up with something (really don't feel like making a wooden handle, the wire grip is just too pretty and suits the sword). Could I use the epoxy you would use in a glassfiber/polyester construction or would that become too brittle? If not what kind could I use?
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Post by shadowhowler on May 12, 2009 14:22:17 GMT
Lol for me it was a bit more expensive (180 euros) but I've been playing with the same idea over and over again on filling the handle up with something (really don't feel like making a wooden handle, the wire grip is just too pretty and suits the sword). Could I use the epoxy you would use in a glassfiber/polyester construction or would that become too brittle? If not what kind could I use? You could re-do the core as a wood grip and still have the wire... Maz bought my Hanwei Solingen rapier and did exactly that. Check it out here: /index.cgi?action=display&board=swordcustom&thread=1847&page=12
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2009 17:22:49 GMT
That does look great but I'm probably not as good as Maz
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2010 17:28:49 GMT
I think this is one of the best swords (if not THE best) under $150. It's very fast and sharp (although a little sharpening by yourself could be useful) and definitely on of my all-time favorites.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on May 27, 2010 2:29:27 GMT
this is not my usual area of interest but that is indeed a very nice sword for a great price. thanks for digging this up Urpotus
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2010 2:02:41 GMT
Hmm is the weld safe? i would like to cut milk jugs if i got one, which i very well might....
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2010 4:13:16 GMT
The fix seems simple enough if you don't mind the whole idea of a plastic core. I'm more of a whatever works kind of person and I've been eyeballing this sword for months now. Might have to get one next month after wrangling the budget around a little.
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