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Mike Arledge
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Posted: Tue 03 Feb, 2009 11:43 am Post subject: New Cold Steel Sabre up |
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Interesting, would love to try it out!
http://www.coldsteel.com/clgesa.html
They seem to be coming out with quite a few new items in 2009!
I have some hope for this sabre though, checking out the weight.
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Mike J Arledge
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Jonathan Hopkins
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Posted: Tue 03 Feb, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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It is an interesting addition to their line. As always, take their description with a grain (or more!) of salt.
Here is a recent discussion of this sword from the SBG forum (I swear Cold Steel changed their description since this discussion occurred):
http://sbgswordforum.proboards70.com/index.cg...hread=8141
Basically, this is not a replica of a civilian saber (whatever that was), and is not British. It is based on a late 19th century/early 20th century German naval officer's sword.
Jonathan
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Mike Arledge
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Posted: Tue 03 Feb, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that link. Insightful. I am not taken in by the marketing, just appearance and specs so far.
Mike J Arledge
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Jonathan Hopkins
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Posted: Tue 03 Feb, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Mike,
Unfortunately some people are, and these strange product descriptions perpetuate misinformation. That does not take away from the sword, itself, of course. One could probably buy an half-decent original for Cold Steel's list price, but deciding between the replica and original comes down to the intent of the buyer--display or use.
Jonathan
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Anders Backlund
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Posted: Wed 04 Feb, 2009 12:42 am Post subject: |
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I think it looks pretty interesting, actually. The proportions are to my taste and I really like this kind of light saber, since they appeal to my inner swashbuckler. ;)
Any idea on how well these things cut?
The sword is an ode to the strife of mankind.
"This doesn't look easy... but I bet it is!"
-Homer Simpson.
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Mike Arledge
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Posted: Wed 04 Feb, 2009 3:58 am Post subject: |
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Anders Backlund wrote: | I think it looks pretty interesting, actually. The proportions are to my taste and I really like this kind of light saber, since they appeal to my inner swashbuckler. ;)
Any idea on how well these things cut? |
No idea yet, if I can get my hands on one soon, I will let everyone know.
Mike J Arledge
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