Posts: 370 Location: Philadelphia
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 4:12 am
I have this model as well, purchased from Kult of Athena. I will echo a lot of William's thoughts, it has an unusually long handle for the type but since IMO the cross is also slightly longer than average...it balances out nicely in terms of symmetry.
I wrote a review over at SBG.
http://forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14873
My model has no real issues. No noises or rattles in the hilt, everything seems tight. The brass? bands on mine at the top and bottom of the grip have a very hand made look to them, as the decorative etching looks a tad rough, but hardly something that bothers me.
Of the 3 Del Tins I own, this model has the greatest amount of
distal taper for sure. It has some heft, but nothing like my other 2 DTs. Overall I think it handles pretty nice. Its one of my favorites in my (note - lower end for the most part) collection.