Hello people! I'm going to order a bare Del Tin blade and I would appreciate if any of you have experience with the swords that have blades I like. I already have some Del Tins and I'm aware of their compromises and I don't need suggestions of other companies, just experience with these:

http://www.deltin.net/2158.htm
http://www.deltin.net/5157.htm
http://www.deltin.net/2163.htm
http://www.deltin.net/5167.htm
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=...nded+Sword

I already handled the first two so I would like to here more about 2163, 5167 and 5161.
It seems that 5161 exists in two versions, bigger and smaller. Does anyone know what is the current version?

Those are all such very, very swords. It's hard to compare them. What are you planning to make with it? The end goal will define what raw materials are appropriate for your project.

hey Luka,


one you don't have on the list and we've talked about it before is the smaller version on the 5157 , the 5155 I have...its' certainly well having a good look at.

here is the review on SBG I did on it


http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/del-tin.html


cheers,

Bill

Hello,

Where can you order Deltin bare blades?

I have a DT 2143 and it's the sweetest swinging blade I've ever held.

http://www.deltin.it/2143.htm

I mean SWEET!

Murph :cool:

Did you cut with it?

Bjorn Hellqvist has this on his website that is worth checking out: http://bjorn.foxtail.nu/kat_data_utr.htm

I used to own a 2158. I liked it very much visually, but it was not the best sword. It imparted a fair amount of vibration to the hands when it struck something.

I own this the 5167 and I love it. However, it's not a longsword, it's a Spada da due mani. However, if that's the type of weapon you're looking for (i.e. the 'Zweihander' -- abeit, a relatively "short" one), you can't go wrong with this one.

Steve

Yes, I'm aware that this is a short two hander and I like this as I like two handed swords but I'm rather short, shorter then some of the DT swords. ;) So, you say this one handles well? Did you cut with it?

Here is my review on the 5161:

http://sbgswordforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?...e=1#144574

It's not a bad sword, it's big yet very well balanced - seeming much lighter than it is. It was a great deal when I bought it for $359 last year before the price hike, however, I don't know how I feel about it for $489. There are other swords out there which are better for the money. $500 is a huge chunk toward a new ATrim or gently used Albion these days - either of which would be a far better cutter IMHO. :)

I felt the 5157 a long time ago...the blade is pretty quick on that one...but it was heavier then I thought it would be.

I have a 2163, though it is an older version made with Krupp CK 55 carbon steel. Obviously, its a looong blade, but it seems to have just the right mix of flex and rigidity for blade of its proportions (solid in the cut, a little flexy in the parry). The langlets help quite a bit with the flex, so if you're mounting your own blade, don't forget them.

This is a hard decision. I thought about what I would do with the blade I got and I figured that 5157 would probably get fittings earlier than DT version, maybe something like Black Prince or Brescian Spadona, or maybe even A&A English two handed sword. 2158 would probably get something very similar to original DT fittings, 2163 would keep the claymore style fittings with some minor modifications, for 5167 I'm not sure but something appropriate for 16th century fighting two hander, in German style, and 5161 would get something similar like the original, maybe just shorter bowtie cross, s curved. The problem is I don't have money for more than 1 blade. :( And 5167 is quite a bit more expensive blade because of parrying hooks and fullers...

I am not saying its a bad sword but of all of the production "two hand claymores" readily available I have tried them all and would put the 2163 at the bottom of the list. I would suggest contacting Armour Class since you are in Europe....

I have to echo Chad's comment and would suggest looking at Bjorn's data on harmonics. I have handled several bigger DT's that just did not seem harmonically balanced (e.g. 2158)

If you were interested in a big wide cutting sword of a more 15th or 16th c style, I have always liked the DT5152. It could take many different hilt styles. Its a cutting sword though, not a thrusting sword. tr

ps - I am always interested in well made type 8 crosses given my period of interest so would be interested in a new source for a few.