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Post by pellius on May 17, 2024 20:08:12 GMT
As I understand it, gim were historically smaller and lighter than the CS version. That said, the reviews that I can recall reading over the past few years were pretty favorable for the CS one hand gim.
I’ve been told there is a use for two handers in some systems, but my school only ever used one handers.
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Post by pellius on May 13, 2024 22:52:26 GMT
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Post by pellius on May 9, 2024 21:11:25 GMT
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Post by pellius on May 9, 2024 14:59:23 GMT
This might be useful to you: www.antique-swords.com/french-an-xiii-cuirassier-sabres.html?fbclid=IwAR2rkWS2pvvfVftNNHnxehnygqvArMl55YXfBdSkjAsc1tjEm8JeVZaYtyoRegarding EC, I have one. The grip is too small to hold the sword with a thumb-up grip, even without gauntlets. It is too thin at the forte and too thick at the foible, with only slight distal taper. Thus, it handles like a crowbar held at the pointy end. At least one member (long ago, now) reported that he bought one to use as a cutter - as advertised - and the blade snapped in two. When he contacted EC, they told him cutting water bottles was abusive use, and declined to warranty the saber. As always, your mileage may vary. My two cents would be to buy from a reputable dealer or a trusted seller. If that’s out of your price range, maybe consider a French 1822 heavy or light cav saber instead. They are not as pretty or (arguably) historically significant, but are way more common and less expensive. They are also easier to find in very good condition. Again imho, the 1822 first gen (before 1850) handles about as well as an ANXI. It was widely copied, and served in active duty for nearly a century. The 1822 heavy handles better than both, and is a far more impressive saber in the hand. In their time they were not liked, so their prices tend to be very reasonable. fwiw
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Post by pellius on May 8, 2024 21:25:29 GMT
The EC version is terrible, imho.
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Post by pellius on May 8, 2024 16:19:22 GMT
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Post by pellius on May 7, 2024 22:31:04 GMT
This might be the most faked sword model ever. Dunno if the one you’re looking at is genuine, though.
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Sword
May 7, 2024 13:49:21 GMT
Post by pellius on May 7, 2024 13:49:21 GMT
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Post by pellius on May 5, 2024 18:14:48 GMT
Also consider the Doge
I’m not sure it’s an arming sword, but it boasts fabulous handling.
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Post by pellius on May 3, 2024 22:28:57 GMT
Just looked at LKC homepage information for the Katana. It looks like they copied the blade and Tsuba from different swords. Secondly the now have released a KuK/Prussian M1889 Dragoon saber, very appealing. Unfortunately, that M1889 saber has a plastic grip. I don’t understand why they do this. The original had a Bakelite grip, I believe. Modern plastic performs better, and Bakelite is probably NLA. Just a guess.
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Post by pellius on May 3, 2024 16:27:50 GMT
I got a Doge!
Rather than suffer thru my touristy anecdotes and impressions of this *fantastic* medieval sidearm, treat yourself to a great review by Alientude:
I will try to add a photo or two if I get the chance.
Again, HUGE thank you to ‘Tude for helping me finally get my paws on a super-elusive Doge! For all my other sword friends, you can now rest assured that Doges will become so common, they’ll start popping up at every corner convenience store…
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Post by pellius on May 3, 2024 9:24:56 GMT
I like the design as well...just can't have the occult that goes along with it without literally defacing it. Me, too.
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Post by pellius on May 2, 2024 22:39:18 GMT
Is this a re-upload? I feel as if I saw this video a while back.. (Not a problem or anything if it is; just wondering)
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Post by pellius on May 2, 2024 14:39:03 GMT
Nice swords, y’all!
‘Specially that Doge!
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Post by pellius on May 1, 2024 22:45:45 GMT
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Post by pellius on May 1, 2024 1:21:02 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 30, 2024 18:26:31 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 30, 2024 17:07:31 GMT
Rules require a price.
Group / lot price is okay.
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Post by pellius on Apr 30, 2024 1:44:32 GMT
Very nice!
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Post by pellius on Apr 28, 2024 12:38:43 GMT
I have a couple of LKC Chinese swords (niuweidao). They are pretty good imho, especially at the price point. Not many makers seem to produce such broad thin blades, especially with a large overall size appropriate for modern practitioners.
The LKC’s have good distal taper, an excellent spring temper, and a stable hilt appropriate for the intended use.
With all due cultural respect, though (and as I understand it), niuweidao as an historical class of weapon were generally low cost and civilian oriented. Lacking broad uniformity and quality control, and requiring a price point far below that required for generational craftsmanship, niuweidao were inherently far less sophisticated than any nobleman’s katana would’ve been.
I do not practice JSA, but I suspect some of the inherently destructive techniques used in CSA (such as, for example, cutting downward into the ground itself) would make a JSA practitioner shudder. I always took the niuweidao to be intended as an easily replaced consumable weapon, very unlike the katana.
With their experience being mostly from Chinese style swords, and their method of creating new styles of sword beginning from copying originals, it wouldn’t be too surprising for LKC to make a decent copy of an extant katana blade, but struggle a bit in learning how to economically manufacture tsuka to an acceptable level of craftsmanship.
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