I really don't have the money to start buying swords, but they really interest me and I'd love to learn a bit more about them. So, if you have any general info for a newbie like myself I'd love to hear it. Also, I recently found out about Darksword Armory. I also recently saw someone say on here that their swords are crap. From what I've seen they look to be fairly good to me, but then again I know nothing about swords. What makes them bad? I was looking at Cold Steels products before I learned about Darksword. Are they worse than CS? I know for a fact that CS produces great knives, but what about their swords? They seem to be very strong and reasonably priced, though I've heard their balance can be off. I've also been thinking about purchasing a dagger recently. I find them very cool, and something about their sword-like qualities but knife-like size really intrigues me. I would think Darksword's daggers are better than Cold Steel's, am I wrong? Or are Darksword swords not actually crap at all? They look pretty good to me.
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No need to hedge on whom said Darksword Amory sells crap. I stand by that opinion and if I recall, I mentioned some people like them. There are better value swords out there for less money. If you are intent on their wares, read all the pros and cons, not just mine.
If you are truly interested in learning about swords, there is more than you'll ever get to reading. Buy whatever jingles your bells and either love it, or learn to regret the first purchase.
What do you want from a sword?
Cheers
Glen Cleeton
Tell Eyall Azerad and Robert Marks at Darksword Amory I say "hi"
No need to hedge on whom said Darksword Amory sells crap. I stand by that opinion and if I recall, I mentioned some people like them. There are better value swords out there for less money. If you are intent on their wares, read all the pros and cons, not just mine.
If you are truly interested in learning about swords, there is more than you'll ever get to reading. Buy whatever jingles your bells and either love it, or learn to regret the first purchase.
What do you want from a sword?
Cheers
Glen Cleeton
Tell Eyall Azerad and Robert Marks at Darksword Amory I say "hi"
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Del Tin
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Browse Kult of Athena and shop around
It is harder to screw up a dagger and both DSA and Cold Steel are capable.
DSA continues to have quality control issues, even after a couple of tries. Reputed to have great customer service and it seems like there are causes enough to fix problem DSA assemblies. Few of the DSA products really come close to history but they are continuing to vacuum what market they can while trying to improve. Pricy for what one receives. I despise them for a number of reasons but as mentioned, some adore them. Check out feedback on Sword Forum International, myArmoury and Sword Buyers Guide forums.
Cold Steel should be fine. Many of their swords and daggers a bit anachronistic, while others close to history.
Museum Replicas and Atlanta Cutlery are owned by Windlass of India. Windlass produces a lot of the Cold Steel daggers and swords. Some of the Cold Steel swords are made in China
Weapon Edge India see Windlass quality
Universal Swords India chunky monkeys, same family of shops
CAS/Hanwei China, slim pickin's for daggers
Watch out for plastic grips advertised as simulated ivory and bone (Cold Steel five ball spadroon and dirk, etc).
If I had $200 for a reproduction dagger, I would be shopping the first three mentioned. In actuality, I would spend the money on period objects but I often consider reproductions. $200 buys a lot of book(s) as well and where my last $75 went (out of print often selling for $300).
The last batch of daggers I bought were older 1990s Japan made Will&Finck fantasies (a Cold Steel supplier at the time) for about $40, to re-sell and use. As far as a modern dagger, my one Cold Steel dagger I own is a Tai Pan and I consider it an outstanding item. A Randall model 2 is timeless and stouter than the Tai Pan. Randalls are expensive. Linder, for under $100. A host of others but for the medieval vein, I would look at the comp[anies listed at the top and shop around for the best price.
Good Luck
GC
Del Tin
Windlass-Museum Replicas
Browse Kult of Athena and shop around
It is harder to screw up a dagger and both DSA and Cold Steel are capable.
DSA continues to have quality control issues, even after a couple of tries. Reputed to have great customer service and it seems like there are causes enough to fix problem DSA assemblies. Few of the DSA products really come close to history but they are continuing to vacuum what market they can while trying to improve. Pricy for what one receives. I despise them for a number of reasons but as mentioned, some adore them. Check out feedback on Sword Forum International, myArmoury and Sword Buyers Guide forums.
Cold Steel should be fine. Many of their swords and daggers a bit anachronistic, while others close to history.
Museum Replicas and Atlanta Cutlery are owned by Windlass of India. Windlass produces a lot of the Cold Steel daggers and swords. Some of the Cold Steel swords are made in China
Weapon Edge India see Windlass quality
Universal Swords India chunky monkeys, same family of shops
CAS/Hanwei China, slim pickin's for daggers
Watch out for plastic grips advertised as simulated ivory and bone (Cold Steel five ball spadroon and dirk, etc).
If I had $200 for a reproduction dagger, I would be shopping the first three mentioned. In actuality, I would spend the money on period objects but I often consider reproductions. $200 buys a lot of book(s) as well and where my last $75 went (out of print often selling for $300).
The last batch of daggers I bought were older 1990s Japan made Will&Finck fantasies (a Cold Steel supplier at the time) for about $40, to re-sell and use. As far as a modern dagger, my one Cold Steel dagger I own is a Tai Pan and I consider it an outstanding item. A Randall model 2 is timeless and stouter than the Tai Pan. Randalls are expensive. Linder, for under $100. A host of others but for the medieval vein, I would look at the comp[anies listed at the top and shop around for the best price.
Good Luck
GC