Quality of Casiberia Side Sword?

VICIOUS · May 18, 2007

Hi, I am on the edge of purchasing a casiberia side sword, does anybody have any experience handling or testing any of these? It looks beautiful, but I want it to be functional as well. Not just something to hang on a wall.

Any information will be helpful.

Thanks.

P.S. If there is another version of a Side Sword out there that is of better quality, please dont be too shy about speaking up!

Triton · May 18, 2007

http://www.myarmoury.com/review_casi_pss.html

Conclusion
Here is a sword by CAS Iberia / Hanwei that really is quite a bargain. It is a far cry from a high-quality training weapon, but it really does allow a novice to get started without having to invest too much on a first weapon. It will definitely need to be replaced in the long run. This is certainly something to factor into the price if you know that you will definitely be continuing to practice for many years. Nonetheless, it would be ideal for students who are interested in getting involved in spada da lato play, or even stage combat, but aren't absolutely certain that they will stick with it in the long run. If the student decides that swordplay isn't what he or she is willing to pursue, at least the sword looks a lot nicer on the wall than many decorative swords that are often more expensive. The sword is also a nice option for schools and clubs that need cheap loaner gear for prospective students.

- Bill Grandy

www.armor.com

the possum · May 18, 2007

Triton said:
www.amor.com

I'm assuming you meant to type www.armor.com. amor.com (no "R") is a site for meeting latin ladies. (or maybe you did that on purpose...?

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Triton · May 18, 2007

the possum said:
I'm assuming you meant to type www.armor.com. amor.com (no "R") is a site for meeting latin ladies. (or maybe you did that on purpose...? )

Son of a... going back to fix it now... well at least I know someone is paying attention...

VICIOUS · May 20, 2007

Thanks for the links.

I only wish i had the money for the www.armor.com one though...

If you dont mind, do you know of any other good quality sabers such as the ones that cold steel offers, but of better quality?

Triton · May 21, 2007

VICIOUS said:
Thanks for the links.

I only wish i had the money for the www.armor.com one though...

If you dont mind, do you know of any other good quality sabers such as the ones that cold steel offers, but of better quality?

I know guy, it's hard to pony up that sort of money for your first one.

You might try Lutel

www.lutel.cz

Or Del tin

www.deltin.net

They are a happy medium between cold steel and Arms and Armor...