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Michael G. Myers
Location: El Paso, Texas Joined: 23 Aug 2003
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 Posted: Thu 27 May, 2004 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Newbie questions - attn Basket Hilt experts |
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| Angus McLarty wrote: | Good morning everyone! I've been watching the fourm for a month or so now, and figured it was time to post a few questions.
I've had a keen interest in all things Scottish for as long as I can remember. I have almost entirely Scottish ancestory, and born and raised in an area where almost everyone else is of Scottish descent. I have been taking a deeper interest in my own geneology, as well as Scottish history in general lately. I began taking Gaelic lessons two years ago, bought a kilt this winter, and recently acquired a targe from an uncle after he moved into a home. With the kilt, targe, and increasing ability to holler Gaelic battle cries, I think it's about time I had a blade to feel complete!!
I'm looking for a Basket Hilt to (hopefully) start a collection. As with most newbies, I'm on a budget. I'm in the neighbourhood of $300-350 (cdn - $230-270 USD). I have been looking mostly at Paul Chen's and Cold Steel's on Ebay.
What advice/cautions can anyone offer? I know the old adage holds true - you get what you pay for, but I've got to start out within a limited budget.
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Hello , Angus.
My apologies for not seeing your post regarding Hanwei/ColdSteel baskets before, but I just came across it in a search.
If you haven't purchased yet, the following pages (all linked from the first) may be of some help regarding dimensions, etc:
http://home.att.net/~sabrechamp/stats.htm
Please excuse the pics, as most were simply what I had on hand; with the only exceptions being a few disassembled shots.
I did this for a friend, and didn't bother to include my personal comments as they were exchanged in email. Anyway, I prefer the Hanwei 2002 broadsword, but it does have some issues. Most notably, the grip is both too small (with or without gauntlets/gloves) and too close to being spherical in cross-section. In this respect, the ColdSteel is much better. Between the sheaths there is little comparison with the ColdSteel winning the argument hands down.
As for actual handling, I would choose the Hanwei. Handling is subjective to some degree, but without a full blown review, I'd be happy to answer any specific questions regarding these two production pieces.
Pax,
Michael
"In the fight between you and the world, back the world." - Kafka
"Neither flesh, nor fowl, nor good red-herring..."
Last edited by Michael G. Myers on Thu 27 May, 2004 6:43 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Michael G. Myers
Location: El Paso, Texas Joined: 23 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Thu 27 May, 2004 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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'Just like seeing this one again.
M.
"In the fight between you and the world, back the world." - Kafka
"Neither flesh, nor fowl, nor good red-herring..."
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Zach Stambaugh
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| Posted: Thu 27 May, 2004 8:50 pm Post subject: a modest suggestion |
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rather than buying the low end stuff, i would reccommend you just win the contest and get that Atrim sword.
'course that woould mean i wouldn't get it.
It is better to be over careful a hundred times than dead once. --- Mark Twain (give or take a slight misquote)
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Angus McLarty
Location: Halifax, NS Joined: 18 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Fri 28 May, 2004 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input Michael. That's a great comparison. I still haven't made a final decision/purchase yet - wedding coming up - she says no excess spending unless it's wedding related  ! Probably by the fall though.
Unless I win the Atrim like Zach suggests - I'll see what I can do  !
Angus
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Michael G. Myers
Location: El Paso, Texas Joined: 23 Aug 2003
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Congratulations on the upcoming wedding, Angus!
Yeah, the Erickson/Trim baskethilt would be a great wedding present. 
Mike
"In the fight between you and the world, back the world." - Kafka
"Neither flesh, nor fowl, nor good red-herring..."
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Zach Stambaugh
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| Posted: Wed 02 Jun, 2004 3:54 pm Post subject: wait |
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You NEED to get married under crossed swords. you will probably have to buy at leas a duzen.
what does she mean 'excess spending'?!
It is better to be over careful a hundred times than dead once. --- Mark Twain (give or take a slight misquote)
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Angus McLarty
Location: Halifax, NS Joined: 18 Mar 2004
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"Excess spending" - right now that means anything not related to the wedding ceremony/reception, or basic survival is considered excess ! It's not quite that bad, but you get the idea! Just have to bide my time!
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