for a little while now I have been looking at getting my first real sword (those things I got in college don't count) and I my eye has fallen on the AT 1502. But I wanted to see what people had to say about it first, and since I couldn't find a review here I am.

Any help is appreciated, specifically with this sword or about the whole first sword thing. Thanks,

Carl

some chatter about the 1502 here;
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t...ht=at+1502

I have a 1502 i bought secondhand. My background is JSA/Katana's but i find it a joy to handle. It feels light for a 30ish blade (never actually weighed mine), quite comfortable for a Hobbit like me (i'm 5'6") with one or two hands. Not the flashiest looking sword but more than makes up for it with its handling.

thanks,
being legitimately usable in one or two hands was one of the big things I was looking at

how is it in the cut?