What are your opinions on this sword? How soes it feel in the hand i have read the reviews of the sword I just want the opinion of the people that might have bought this sword before. I have just started in to western martial arts and I liked the design and the look jsut wanted some information before i bought this sword thank you very much.

I would say you could definitely do worse. I've owned one for a couple of years and it is pretty much everything that you would expect from Arms and Armor. The fit and finish are very nice, and the sword handles very well also. The grip is very comfortable. The schloss does not get as much press as some of the other models but it's a good solid sword with just a little flair without being outrageous. I've been meaning to write my review for my site for some time but just have not gotten to it. Was there something in specific that you wanted to know about it?

No I just wanted to hear from some people that have handled this sword before and your information was appreciated as I am new to this and really do no all the right questions to ask but thank you for you information and time and when you do write your review i would like to read it

I've been lucky enough to handle the original on which this sword is based, and I was incredibly impressed with how spot-on A&A's reproduction is. They really got it right.

That said, it is the type of sword that not everyone can appreciate. It has a forward balance that makes the sword feel a little heavy in the hand, as it is designed for serious cutting. I tend to think of this a sword that would have made sense from horseback, though it could still work fine for fighting on foot as well. I think it's a fantastic sword when appreciated in the correct context, but I think many people expect it to handle like a feather, which it does not.

That's why I like that sword so much, Bill :) One thing I like are swords with heft and style. The Schloss Erbach has both.

I had one of these and it's a fine sword with a very solid feel to it. Definitely something that would do well in armorerd combat. Cool piece.

I've had mine for about 6 years now, though it's been slightly redesigned since (though I have on many occasions handled the newer version). Spectacular piece in all respects and a great investment. I can't really think of anything to add other than my agreement with what our colleagues have already indicated.

Bill touched on a good point though: Its design is 'deceptive' in that it looks like a sword that is lightweight and thus easy to maneuver. It's actually a beast. :eek: