I am looking for additional information about Angus Trim’s 2104 short leaf sword. I’ve searched this website and SFI as well, but could only find a few pictures and very little “hands on” comments. How does this sword handle? Does it have a lot of blade presence? (From what I have read, it appears to have more cutting power than agility. This isn’t a bad thing at all; I am looking for a sword, not a dagger.) However, now listed at 2 pounds, this sword weighs as much as many full-length single-hand Angus Trim swords. I don’t think the leaf blade shape causes this because the 2103 is still very lightweight for its size (as are all other Angus Trim swords I’ve seen in pictures and compared.)

The blade is similar to a gladius, so I have checked out some of those reviews, but I’m really looking for product specific information. If you own an Angus Trim leaf sword (preferably the 2104, but I wouldn’t mind comments and pictures of the others either), modified or in original form, please post some pictures at various angles (not just conventional views), and in different kinds of lighting if possible. I would appreciate it if someone could comment on its handling as opposed to other short swords.

It would be wonderful to add a complete review of this sword to the reviews section.

Thank you,
Brian

Brian;

This may not help much if you are already familiar with the Angus Trim site, but just in case here is a link to a Pict of the 2104.
http://www.angustrimdirect.com/models/unamed_20/unamed_20.htm

Link to home page: http://www.angustrimdirect.com/

Personnally I can't give you more info but I'm sure someone else may be able to give you more information.

I thought there had been some changes. Thanks for confirming this. I was looking for some close-ups and comments from someone who has handled this sword. I have been able to find some information about the other leaf blades, but not as much as I would like. I haven’t found hardly anything at all about this one; it’s just not as popular I guess.

Brian can always buy one and review it for us. ;)

Brian,

Sometimes a fresh opinion that's uncluttered with experience and bias is quite worthwhile.

Think about it.

Ken Jay did a brief review a couple of years ago
Ken Jay Reviews MS-2104

I think this was also popular with the Elven hilt upgrade at www.christianfletcher.com

There are some other impressions woven through some old threads but Ken always does nice pictures.

Cheers

GC

Thank you very much Glen Cleeton. I checked SFI but I missed that thread. Those pictures are certainly better than the introduction pictures; I have found only a few others like them. I would also like to see some more modern photos though.

Thanks,
Brian

Patrick Kelly,

I'm considering getting a slightly modified 2104 (i.e. shortened spike guard). I thought the sword would have to be standard issue for a review; if not, and I get the sword, and the review doesn't have to include test cutting, then I would be willing to write a review.

Thank you anyway for offering.

Brian

I have one. Unfortunately, no camera, so no pictures. I had Gus put a slightly downcurved spike guard on it, which makes the 2104 look even better.

As mentioned, this sword is a Gladius Hispaniensis with a Medieval style hilt. I read a thread recently where it was said that it wasn't that fast, but this was only in comparison with some of the other ATrim short swords. Believe me, it is very fast, very light, and also very sharp.