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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2009 22:28:49 GMT
Greetings all, Well...i'm at the point in my collection where i need to work on representing the Bronze Age to Late Roman themes... While i wait to make up my mind on which Greek swords i would like, and while saving up for the upcoming VA Actium ;D Been eyeing these two swords from Windlass: 1) Rhone Valley - museumreplicas.com/p-279-rhone-valley-sword.aspx2) Late Roman - museumreplicas.com/p-247-late-roman-sword.aspxAll the research i've done and forums i've searched - there seems to be very little info on these blades, most of them ending in highly critical opinions of historical accuracy. But i was wondering if anyone here has 1st hand experience with either of these swords?? And if not...what do u think of them in general?? I'm still on the fence... Granted they are not historically accurate - i still find myself eyeing them every couple of days...lol.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2009 23:36:05 GMT
I'd go for the late Roman just because I don't like cast hilts.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2009 2:08:25 GMT
Second that on the roman sword. Friend of mine has one of the Rhone Valley swords and that handle gets quite slippery, being all metal, when in use. No problem keeping it in the hand, mind, because of the shape of the handle...but edge alignment is a pain.
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Post by Kilted Cossack on Apr 10, 2009 23:00:58 GMT
I think RicWilly----aka Ricustus---has a couple of videos in this very section where he tests the Spartan Lakonian. The Lakonian has an all brass hilt, and he douses both the handle and his grip hand with vegetable oil before cutting. The brass furniture doesn't seem to slow him down at all.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2009 17:01:17 GMT
Thanks for the info! @ kiltedcossack - lol, i did see those vids by RicWilly, and his review pushed me into being 100% certain that i want the Spartan Lakonian one day soon... But I wanted a nice repro of a Bronze Age sword. Problem with the "Rhone" sword is the carbon blade with bronze hilt...but it's attractively priced...lol. Then again, there are a few nice custom 'bronze age' sword makers out there...but more $$$. As for the "Late Roman" - i just thought it was a really neat idea. The whole "East" meets "West" in a gladius was quite unique...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2009 19:56:14 GMT
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Post by YlliwCir on Apr 11, 2009 20:22:17 GMT
Of the two I like the Rhone valley one myself, tho don't care for the blade shape, would rather have a leaf shape. As to bronze swords, I like the Del Tin Luka linked. I also like this one. I know Deepeekas rep aint so hot but in the case of a bronze sword I think it may be okay.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 12:59:52 GMT
I know at one point, if you're interested in acquiring a bronze sword, Knights Edge had them in their catalogue, a few models actually. I remember one with a scroll type hilt/pommel, a leafy and some others...made by stock removal if I remember correctly. Might be worth checking out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2009 1:54:50 GMT
Wow...didn't know Del Tin made a bronze sword...and a fairly nice one at that! I checked out the offerings from KnightsEdge - and they are quite interesting. Has anyone seen these blades in person? Kinda curious for the $130ish price tag? And that Deepeeka one is pretty... I guess, being a bronze display piece, i do not need to worry about their reputation as much... In fact, have you guys seen the other ones they make?? www.deepeeka.co.in/sword.htmlThe problem i'm finding with the two from MRL - i'm a sucker for sales....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2009 2:50:49 GMT
The DT 210a looks nice, but is grossly overweight for it's size (3.5 lbs for an approx 20-inch blade, IIRC). I've heard the same for the Deepeeka bronze swords. But if you're just looking for a sword for display, that may not be a deal breaker. I'd still prefer a Neil Burridge: www.templeresearch.eclipse.co.uk/bronze/swords_for_sale.htmThe absolute best bronze sword reproductions you can buy, and they aren't much more expensive than the DT.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2009 1:31:26 GMT
If you are still looking check out Knightsedge.com they may have what you need for cheap.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2009 23:43:21 GMT
I would love to see a video review of a bronze sword on some ballistics gel or some soft milk bottles (soda might be a bit hard) just to see how it goes
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2009 19:30:17 GMT
The DT 210a looks nice, but is grossly overweight for it's size (3.5 lbs for an approx 20-inch blade, IIRC). I've heard the same for the Deepeeka bronze swords. But if you're just looking for a sword for display, that may not be a deal breaker. I'd still prefer a Neil Burridge: www.templeresearch.eclipse.co.uk/bronze/swords_for_sale.htmThe absolute best bronze sword reproductions you can buy, and they aren't much more expensive than the DT. Wow, Neil does some nice looking work...I especially like that Lime House sword.
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