Longsword under 300$

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Nntrance

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Do you guys know of any decent medieval longswords for under 300$ ? I don't have very strict criteria other then that it should have a long enough handle to use both hands and will also function well with just one.
 
My advice on this would be..

Have a look at the cold steel and hanwei stuff to determine the sword style you want.

Sounds like you want a hand an a half sword but theres plenty of options out there..

Hanwei - http://www.casiberia.com/category/european-swords/1100

Cold steel - http://www.coldsteel.com/swords.html

You may not want to buy from them but I think it will be easier for folks here to find what you want once you have decided on the style..
 
Maybe the rest of us thought you should actually take the advice you were given and check out some of the options you were given. There's a certain place you might also look. Starts with Kult. Might get a better idea for things to buy. Given your budget, you're likely not going to find much better than Hanwei out there. There are a few others, but you'll probably need to do a little research of your own, instead of expecting others to do it for you.
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
Maybe the rest of us thought you should actually take the advice you were given and check out some of the options you were given. There's a certain place you might also look. Starts with Kult. Might get a better idea for things to buy. Given your budget, you're likely not going to find much better than Hanwei out there. There are a few others, but you'll probably need to do a little research of your own, instead of expecting others to do it for you.
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I Guess I made the mistake of actually wanting YOUR opinion and trusting you guys to offer some suggestions based on your personal knowledge and experience.I've done my research but I was thinking you guys can help me out but It's cool.
 
I have to agree with crimson falcon. I threw you a bone as I thought I'd be nice but after I do that you replied with a single line. Did you even look at the sites?

Then in less than a day you criticize everyone for not replying..

Not the best way to ASK for help..
 
You could try your luck over at http://forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/index.php They tout experience with the current market and most will be glad to chat wiith you. One reluctance some have is that no matter what is suggested or offered, the suggestions are dismissed for one reason or another byy the person beginning threads like this.

Since you list few criteria and mention you have already browsed the market, whatever you buy will be a matter of your own preferences.

What purposes do you envision in handling a sword with one hand or two? Cutting? Serious training?

I am far away from the current market except to say that prices are going up. You might want to raise your expectations in what you spend but at the same time, look in the classifieds sections of the site already linked, www.myarmoury.com and www.swordforum.com

Pickin's are slim in that price bracket for decent swords, so pick something that appeals to you. If you have spent less than a few months considering such a purchase, take your time. A year or more would be beneficial in the end.

Cheers

GC
 
You could try Kris Cutlery.

I would however suggest you raise your price point and save up a bit for something like an Albion or from Arms and Armour. If you are serious about getting a sword you will most likely be either disappointed with what you get or find it is poorly constructed and wind up getting a more expensive one later. Buy a wood trainer while saving money to get a real sword, cheap swords are dangerous.
 
Nntrance said:
I love how there is almost a hundred views and only one person has tried to help.
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Sorry, we forgot how important you are and how valuable your time is.

I would suggest a smatchet. Anyone else have any suggestions?
 
Triton said:
Sorry, we forgot how important you are and how valuable your time is.

I would suggest a smatchet. Anyone else have any suggestions?
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Becker Bk10? it's almost a sword? :grumpy:

On a more serious note, sarcasm and rude behavior will turn the otherwise incredibly helpful people on this forum into unmitigated dicks.

If a lot of people have looked, and few have offered suggestions, perhaps it's because they don't have any GOOD suggestions, and didn't want to clutter up your thread with nonsense?

oh, and

SMACHET!! :thumbup::D
 
My first reproduction in the late 1990s came from Museum Replicas (Windlass) and I still own the sword and consider it a favorite. I also have an older sword from them that is excellent and was a Del Tin blade then assembled to a sword by Museum Replicas. I also have their PAtton 1913 cavalry sword. None of these are two handed swords. Museum Replicas swords tend to be all over the place in overall quality and some are good, some bad. I note the first batch of the Hessian Sleepy Hollow sword sold out at Kult Of Athena in less than two weeks but there seem to be more to have in stock. I actually want one but have to wait on some surgeries and financial catch up. There is a heavy sword meant more for decoration and costuming. All that said, they have a wide variety of swords and some are remarkably OK for the money less than $300. I also bought a rapier from a small batch a couple of years ago that is excellent, worth much more than the $110 they sold out at. There were only a dozen made. One of those catch as catch can treasures. Their Build Your Own is kind of limited to combinations but are "not bad" with a scabbard at that price.

Even Kris Cutlery is going up in price.

As to limited responses, as mentioned, some just would rather not waste their time doing homework for a beginner. In other instances, I have posted rather expansive posts/threads here that get more than a thousand hits with very limited reply. That someone is reading them at all makes me feel pretty good. Even to the point of people seeking me out in person at a recent public display or emails/pms for my insight (except some email and pm exchanges show the senders a real boor at times).

The old crap in. crap out comes into play as well but I rarely read the cover of a book as worthless itself but more meaningful content from a poster might realize more positive reply. It's the same everywhere really, even in real life.

Cheers

GC
 
I'm actually not quite the beginner that you guys seem to be making me out to be . I'm not sure where you got that impression, just from my question? But Anyway, can we move on? Why keep dog piling? I said something out of being a little annoyed, you didn't like it..deal with it, It's over now.

Again I guess I just made the mistake of thinking you guys had personal experience with medieval blades in that price range that you can PERSONALLY suggest. Wasn't asking for anyone to do anything special.
 
Hmmm. Why does everyone think you're a beginner? Maybe because most of the folks in the know realize that you need a higher budget to get a decent sword. Serious collectors and users don't generally post threads like this. They realize that good swords cost good money, and if they're looking for recommendations, they'll provide a lot more information about what they want out of the sword. They also don't whine about the lack of response (particularly in this rather slow subforum) after only a day to the people they're expecting to help them. Nor do they make up unspecified stories about their "experience." The world is in the details, after all.

Instead of copping an attitude with us, realize that the Hanwei and Cold Steel offerings you were pointed at in the first response to your thread are probably the best value you're likely to get. Kris Cutlery has a few others. By and large, OUR personal experience pretty much universally suggests that your budget is way too low for anything we'd consider decent. Which you'd probably realize if you had actually done any research.

On that topic. You claim you did research? Instead of wasting our time with your rudeness, perhaps you should actually share what you've already looked at, and provide something more than a "which am teh best sw0rd in this rather low price range" thread. Okay, so you want a hand and a half sword. Yay. Go buy a Hanwei or Cold Steel or Kris, or something cheaper like a Del Tin or Windlass. Don't expect something great though. There's slim pickings in your price range. Speaking for myself, I didn't respond at first because in MY experience, you had already been given the best recommendations. If you don't like those recommendations, perhaps you could explain why you don't and what you DO want, so we can actually help you. Not that your attitude seems conducive to us wanting to spend our time on you, since you'll doubtless ignore the best advice.

Really, at the end of the day, the best recommendation was the one to save for an Albion or Arms and Armour. The higher initial outlay will give you a much better quality sword, and they're really very good value for the money. Another alternative would be to go for a custom from one of the talented swordmakers on this forum or others. Horseclover's given you a lot of good information, and he's very knowledgeable about collecting. You haven't seen fit to actually acknowledge any of the advice you've been given. Why on earth would anyone want to chime in with any more help?
 
Nntrance said:
I'm actually not quite the beginner that you guys seem to be making me out to be . I'm not sure where you got that impression, just from my question? But Anyway, can we move on? Why keep dog piling? I said something out of being a little annoyed, you didn't like it..deal with it, It's over now.

Again I guess I just made the mistake of thinking you guys had personal experience with medieval blades in that price range that you can PERSONALLY suggest. Wasn't asking for anyone to do anything special.
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Swords were less expensive when I entered the market.

Try SBG as a place to look at less expensive swords and as mentioned, many there ccould help you.

Life is full of choices

GC
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
Hmmm. Why does everyone think you're a beginner? Maybe because most of the folks in the know realize that you need a higher budget to get a decent sword. Serious collectors and users don't generally post threads like this. They realize that good swords cost good money, and if they're looking for recommendations, they'll provide a lot more information about what they want out of the sword. They also don't whine about the lack of response (particularly in this rather slow subforum) after only a day to the people they're expecting to help them. Nor do they make up unspecified stories about their "experience." The world is in the details, after all.

Instead of copping an attitude with us, realize that the Hanwei and Cold Steel offerings you were pointed at in the first response to your thread are probably the best value you're likely to get. Kris Cutlery has a few others. By and large, OUR personal experience pretty much universally suggests that your budget is way too low for anything we'd consider decent. Which you'd probably realize if you had actually done any research.

On that topic. You claim you did research? Instead of wasting our time with your rudeness, perhaps you should actually share what you've already looked at, and provide something more than a "which am teh best sw0rd in this rather low price range" thread. Okay, so you want a hand and a half sword. Yay. Go buy a Hanwei or Cold Steel or Kris, or something cheaper like a Del Tin or Windlass. Don't expect something great though. There's slim pickings in your price range. Speaking for myself, I didn't respond at first because in MY experience, you had already been given the best recommendations. If you don't like those recommendations, perhaps you could explain why you don't and what you DO want, so we can actually help you. Not that your attitude seems conducive to us wanting to spend our time on you, since you'll doubtless ignore the best advice.

Really, at the end of the day, the best recommendation was the one to save for an Albion or Arms and Armour. The higher initial outlay will give you a much better quality sword, and they're really very good value for the money. Another alternative would be to go for a custom from one of the talented swordmakers on this forum or others. Horseclover's given you a lot of good information, and he's very knowledgeable about collecting. You haven't seen fit to actually acknowledge any of the advice you've been given. Why on earth would anyone want to chime in with any more help?
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Are you still upset man? Keep it moving bro you are acting like a woman. Always having to have the last say in something.
 
horseclover said:
Swords were less expensive when I entered the market.

Try SBG as a place to look at less expensive swords and as mentioned, many there ccould help you.

Life is full of choices

GC
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Thanks man I think I will have to go ahead and jump ship for this recommendation on the other forum.
 
Specifically, the Hanwei Tinker line is about the best place to look in that price range. most of them are made of 5160, heat treated properly, and designed to balance, cut, and thrust properly.

Really, to do strictly better than the Hanwei Tinker swords in all of those categories, you have to up your budget to over $700.
 
gomipile said:
Specifically, the Hanwei Tinker line is about the best place to look in that price range. most of them are made of 5160, heat treated properly, and designed to balance, cut, and thrust properly.

Really, to do strictly better than the Hanwei Tinker swords in all of those categories, you have to up your budget to over $700.
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I have heard that the valiant armory blades are better for not too much more.
 
Nntrance said:
Are you still upset man? Keep it moving bro you are acting like a woman. Always having to have the last say in something.
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I see no reason to reply to this thread either if you are going to continue with this tone. Would have had a lot more replies if you had been more civil.
 
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