Best longsword for under 350$ ? -- myArmoury.com

Markus Fischer · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 1:43 am Post subject: Best longsword for under 350$ ?

I am looking for an affordable longsword, but I dont want to break the bank....
What is the best longsword you know for under 350$?

Johannes Zenker · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 4:55 am Post subject:

Need more information on what exactly you're looking for.

Blunt or sharp?
Type?
Size?
Time period?
Intended usage?

Zach Gordon · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 5:01 am Post subject:

You dont say if you are looking for a sharp (cutting) or blunt (training) longsword? It may help people with opinions.. as these are different skillsets some of the best blunt makers aren't the best sharp makers and vice-versa.

In either case, given that you are based in Germany (and shipping from USA to EU is a nightmare these days), I would strongly recommend Pavel Moc. Their swords are great! I have more experience with their blunt longswords, as I own one, but I have handled some of their sharps and they seem quite good as well. I own an albion blunt trainer as well, and kinda prefer the Pavel Moc trainer, which is saying something.

Their prices for a longsword are about €290-320 depending on the model, so there should be something in your price range.

Here is their website: http://www.swords.cz/index.html
I cannot attach the price list, but it is on their website.

Cheers,
Z

Markus Fischer · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 5:16 am Post subject:

Hi
I am looking for a sharp longsword for cutting practice. Time periode I don't really care about, but it shouldn't be too narrow, as a narrow blade is less effective in the cut.

Johannes Zenker · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 5:45 am Post subject:

As Zach mentioned, Pavel Moc is not the worst suggestion. I haven't handled a sharp Moc, but I've heard good things.

There are other options as well.

Regenyei makes serviceable sharps, but international shipping for longswords in the EU isn't all that cheap. https://regenyei.com/swords/longswords/

I would recommend Landsknecht Emporium and their Albrecht ( https://landsknechtemporium.com/products/standard/swords/albrecht-xviiib-sharp-longsword ), but that's slightly above your price idea, as I'd expect around 50€ of shipping on top.

You could also go for Hanwei/Tinker offerings. Especially the GSOW should fit with your ideas. https://www.battlemerchant.com/Schwerter/Scharfe-Schwerter/Tinker-Grosses-Kriegsschwert::4252.html

There's probably another shop in Germany or at least Europe that has it in stock.

You could also go for a Berbekucz, which is pretty much the very budget end, but should still do okay. https://www.trainingsschwerter.de/haendlerpreise/berbekucz/2482/hema-langschwert-viktor-berbekucz-scharf

At this price point I would generally also expect that you'll want to improve the edge of whichever sword you get.

Markus Fischer · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 10:05 am Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions. I had a look at Pavel Mocs website, but I couldnt find any specific pruduct descriptions....only a price list. Did I miss something?

Johannes Zenker · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 10:13 am Post subject:

Edward Lee · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 10:48 am Post subject:

Like the above said I would suggest Regenyei as well. Hanwei and Windlass are a decent choice but for the money they are asking now you might want to look else where.

Markus Fischer · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 1:14 pm Post subject:

I had a look at all those options and I think that Regenyei is th best out of those (also the least affordable one though).
Unfortunately it seems like the sword from the Landsknecht Emporium isnt available currently.
I actually did a lot of research myself and I found the Ronin Longsword #2 quite nice (even posted it as "wanted" at the marketplace) it seems to have an amazing value for money relation.....do you have any experience with it?

Edward Lee · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 2:12 pm Post subject:

Stats wise I'd go with this model instead if you want Ronin

http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=...+Longsword

I've only handled their Euro two handed saber, that thing is a monster for it's value, not sure about their longsword.

Johannes Zenker · Posted: Wed 08 Jul, 2020 3:01 pm Post subject:

Is there a shop inside the EU that sells Ronin Katana swords? Otherwise the price, while still fair and potentially within your margin, will be a lot higher due to tax, import fees and shipping.

If there is one (please tell me!), they sound like amazing value. Matthew Jensen has reviewed and deliberately destroyed quite a few RK pieces on his YT channel. They seem to hold up surprisingly well for the price and apparently handle and perform well enough.

Markus Fischer · Posted: Thu 09 Jul, 2020 12:35 am Post subject:

1st
Unfortunately there is no shop in Europe....and shipping is 100$. Therefore they are not very accessible. That's also the reason why I am looking for a used one at the market place...

2nd
All of their longswords are very nice, but from my first impression the Euro 2 Model seemed to be the best suited one for me.