[Van de Laak]

Hi all,

I'm new here, hope someone can help me out. I would like to purchase this sword:

http://www.reliks.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=2020

I have read an interesting review made by Lance Chan. This was really helpful. I am interested learning as much as possible regarding this sword... so any more comments/reviews/thoughts will be appreciated.

Many thanks!

[Nathan Robinson]

Hi Lance-

I don't know anything about that particular sword, but I've removed my useless comments from this topic to clear out the less-than-helpful attempts at being helpful. Carry on

[Lancelot Chan]

Hmm... as of today, the sword's grip had begun to worn off with the leather peeled after months of usage. I'll have to re-grip it for my student in a foreseeable future. The sword is stiffer than the 15th century longsword, thus it can carry out cutting that involved other motions beforehand a bit better, such as a hanging counter, or cutting from ochs guard. However, it's also quite forward balanced. Long, and with a hilt that's not that long. So maneuverability isn't as good as the 15th century longsword. What else do you want to know, Van?