Kuo Xie wrote: |
Hello, I have a 14th century longsword from Valiant which I reviewed in this thread:
http://myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=31916&highlight= |
Thanks for the info and great review. I'll definitely consider them if I decide to go with a less expensive option.
Tim Harris wrote: |
I wouldn't put that weight outside the workable range Rob. I use one of my own of similar weight for HEMA fighting, and it's not short of blade presence. |
Oh I don't doubt lighter swords are effective weapons. It's just that personally I'd like something that has a bit of heft to it. So preferable I'd like something that's not on the lighter side of historical examples.
Sean Flynt wrote: |
Our friend Mark T (New Zealand) is selling this A&A piece: http://myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=33989&highlight= |
K. Robert wrote: |
Well, better to save up IMO, you will probably end up selling the cheaper stuff to buy better quality swords in the end anyway. And since you are located in Australia there was was a guy selling a Svante in there. I'ts way more in terms of price, but you save up on shipping, which considering you are overseas can get quite costly. And it's an almost-exact replica of an original sword. Costs a lot of monnies tho even with the greatly reduced price.
https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/49292/sale-albion-svante-australia -the selling thread |
Thanks for the recommendations. Unfortunately these aren't the sword types I'm looking for.
J.D. Crawford wrote: |
I haven't owned them personally but you might consider the Lockwood XIIa or XIIIa: http://www.lockwood-swords.com/index.php?rout...mp;path=33
He also works with Valiant. His own line appears to be more refined but is still in your price range. They are also at Kult of Athena. |
Thanks for the recommendation. It do like Lockwoods XIIIa sword, in fact as far as I can tell it seems identical to Albion's Duke. I'm leaning towards the Duke, since it's made from 6150 which has vanadium in the alloy, and it is supposedly more shock resistant and more suitable for someone like me. I may continue to have a look, compare shipping prices, look at scabbards etc. Picking the right scabbard is an important decision as well I think. Any further comments or suggestions are welcome. I can stretch my budget as much as necessary really, it's just going to mean it'll take longer for me to save the money.