Thick Stock Sword

J85909266 · Apr 10, 2009

I've always wanted a sword to play around with out back like I do my knives, so I did a little research and tried to figure out a decent first sword.

I bought a Valiant Armoury bastard sword, but it is just way too thin. It bent when I whacked a board with it. It really isn't what I wanted at all.

I have no interest in swordplay or display, I just want something I can hack away at things with that isn't going to bend or break. Basically, I want something at least 3/16th thick, of good, tough steel that isn't so flimsy while still having a blade over 24 inches. A really long knife, I guess.

Any recommendations?

Rat Finkenstein · Apr 10, 2009

try Himalayan imports

stabman · Apr 10, 2009

Cas Iberia has some neat ones which are tough.

demon tessu · Apr 10, 2009

ditto ,Himalayan imports is what you want

Bors · Apr 10, 2009

Have a look at Albion,

the maestro line,
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/swords-albion-mark-maestro.htm

or the Squire Line
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/swords-albion-mark-squire.htm

Arms and Armor might also be able to whip you something up.
http://www.armor.com/

JFO · Apr 10, 2009

try http://www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/
I got a sword from them and it's a lot of fun to hack at stuff with
also Himalayan Imports

InfidelShootist · Apr 10, 2009

I have a Short HI Tibetan Sword and it's a beast.
Very thick and full thickness and width through the handle.
I doubt you'll find anything stronger for wacking stuff and the price is good enough that you can have one for abuse and one to keep mint.

J85909266 · Apr 10, 2009

Looks like HI, then. I was aware of their swords, but I didn't realize how thick they are. It's good to see some people I trust vouching for them, too. Thanks, guys. I'll go with the Tibetan Long Sword.

Carolina River Rat · Apr 11, 2009

I'm a diehard HI fan(atic). I highly recommend all of their stuff.

rpn · Apr 11, 2009

Besides their website, on their section here they post deals every few days. some nice looking swords have popped up..

Wovoka · Apr 12, 2009

Another vote for HI. I have a Tarwar---22" in lenght. 3/8" thickness at the handle, which is 8" long, enough for me to get 2 hands on it, and tougher than a sack of hammers. It will go through a 4" talow tree with one swing.

Wovoka · Apr 12, 2009

OOPS. Thats a blade length of 22".

senoBDEC · Apr 12, 2009

Frankly if you want a sword that you can just smack/chop things with, consider some of the Generation 2 and Kris Cutlery swords (especially the former).
They're designed to be fairly sturdy and forgiving of technique.

J85909266 · Apr 13, 2009

senoBDEC said:
Frankly if you want a sword that you can just smack/chop things with, consider some of the Generation 2 and Kris Cutlery swords (especially the former).
They're designed to be fairly sturdy and forgiving of technique.

What models would you recommend. Keep in mind, I'll be disappointed if I go swinging it at something and the blade starts wobbling like a piece of tin foil on impact.

C.S. Graves · Apr 14, 2009

J85909266 said:
Thanks, guys. I'll go with the Tibetan Long Sword.

I've got one... it's a monster!

Carolina River Rat · Apr 14, 2009

Excellent choice.

b.c.molin · Apr 16, 2009

HI over-engineers their products like few others ...khukuri, knife or sword.

I own all three product types of their blades plusJapanese style swords from Hanwei and Last Legend and the HI are the most heavily constructed but still have 'life' in them, not heavy sharpened pry bars. :thumbup:

klammer · May 5, 2009

I will throw in a plug for http://www.darksword-armory.com/

I have a few of their blades, hand forged, damn tough.

The Early Medieval Saxon Sword @ 28 or 31 inches a beast for punishment while not being unwieldy heavy at all. I have punished it long and hard with no give or issues.