I am new to sword collecting and am interested in a sword advertised by Darksword Armory. I can't find any reviews of their products. Can anyone recommend them?
I've heard good stuff about them. They produce rapiers don't they?
M.
M.
| M. Eversberg II wrote: |
| I've heard good stuff about them. They produce rapiers don't they?
M. |
There is Darkwood, who makes nice rapiers, and there's Darksword. Big difference. :)
Darksword has been discussed before:
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=7229
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=6966
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=8016
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=2839
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=2300
Well, that seems to answer that question. Thanks for the input. I have recently started a class in German longsword fencing and am looking for a reasonably priced sword, say $200.00 to $ 450.00. I like the looks of the MRL 15th Century longsword, but I am open to suggestions. I'm looking for a live blade to practice at home on my pell.
Sorry about that Chad.
Curt, MRL is not known for quality. In that range, Albion has a good sword in their "Maestro" line.
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/sw...aestro.htm
The first two are exactly what you're after.
M.
Curt, MRL is not known for quality. In that range, Albion has a good sword in their "Maestro" line.
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/sw...aestro.htm
The first two are exactly what you're after.
M.
| M. Eversberg II wrote: |
| Sorry about that Chad.
Curt, MRL is not known for quality. In that range, Albion has a good sword in their "Maestro" line. http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/sw...aestro.htm The first two are exactly what you're after. M. |
MRL's quality has improved quite markedly in the last few years. They are probably the best option in the sub $300 range. If you can spend up to $450, though, go with the Albion. :)
Thanks for the help. I'm looking at Arms and Armor Fechtbuch and Fechterspiel swords as well. One can never go wrong spending a little more to get the best.
| Curt Cummins wrote: |
| Thanks for the help. I'm looking at Arms and Armor Fechtbuch and Fechterspiel swords as well. One can never go wrong spending a little more to get the best. |
Yep. :) I look back on my early purchases and wonder if I wouldn't have been better off saving a little more to get better stuff, while using the time to learn more about the whole hobby. Of course, the market was very different 10 years ago when I started collecting: no Atrim or Albion, the internet hadn't yet brought together the many individual smiths out there, etc. :)
By the way: I know nothing about them, but MRL just introduced a line of blunts. I wonder what effect they'll have on the market.
My one handed blunt is by Hanwei manufacturers. It's fairly nice.
M.
M.
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