Lidsman wrote:So where is mr Easton, I ask myself, we need your wisdom good sir.
swordflasher wrote:Maybe an antique Dutch klewang, if you prefer a shorter more cutlassy alternative to the Infantry officers sword (backsword).
swordflasher wrote:Maybe an antique Dutch klewang, if you prefer a shorter more cutlassy alternative to the Infantry officers sword (backsword).
swordflasher wrote:Can't say I like the look or handling of British cutlasses myself, but it's a matter of taste I suppose. There used to be an antique weapons shop near the Wallace with a bin full of them.
Mind you I've not handled an antique klewang, I just think they look cool. How do the US ones handle?
Jakob von Schubert wrote:swordflasher wrote:Maybe an antique Dutch klewang, if you prefer a shorter more cutlassy alternative to the Infantry officers sword (backsword).
The klewang looks pretty top-heavy, again.
What are you guys' thoughts about that anyway: you like the POB near the hilt, or do you not mind your swords being top-heavy?
Lidsman wrote:Its a matter of context
Jakob von Schubert wrote:Lidsman wrote:Its a matter of context
Oi, but what possible context could ask for a top-heavy sword?
Lidsman wrote:If you have a shield a top-heavy weapon can't be wrong against unarmored opponents or those wearing mail. Or am I mistaken?
Jakob von Schubert wrote:However, let me give this discussion a new direction: as of the end of 2016, the beginning of 2017, what is the best standard manufacture these days? I'm not talking about the German masters who forge your individual sword for 1600€, but about the manufacture that'd build you a slightly customized standard.
Lidsman wrote:BUT, the best buy would be an original cutlass/sabre/broadsword/hanger and for €600 you get a lot.
Jakob von Schubert wrote:Lidsman wrote:BUT, the best buy would be an original cutlass/sabre/broadsword/hanger and for €600 you get a lot.
Hm. What I found was this page, which puts a 1 or 2 in front or even a 0 at the end of my price range.
http://www.albanarms.com/index.php?page ... ean-swords
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