Sword people: questions

March 06, 2019 13:27

So, I am currently in the market for a good sword, but don't really know much about any of the available makers, makes, or styles. I'd like to buy a mid-upper level actual battle capable sword but I really don't even know where to start, so any help would be appreciated.

Length I am interested in would be approx 22-24 inches.
Double bladed.
Pointed end for thrusting.

I guess that is something similar to the Greek Xiphos style (I think):

But perhaps with a larger hilt?
If you know of any good resources for learning, that would be appreciated as well.

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Mr. Perfect

March 06, 2019 13:46
I do sorta like the looks of this one
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Don McManus

March 06, 2019 14:21
I've got an old Navy Dress sword.

Don't use it much anymore.
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Sam06

March 06, 2019 14:40
Check these guys out:

https://www.reliks.com/functional-european-swords/
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Mr. Perfect

March 06, 2019 15:51
Sam06 wrote:

Check these guys out:

https://www.reliks.com/functional-european-swords/

Thanks. Have you bought from them?
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Mr. Perfect

March 06, 2019 15:55
Don McManus wrote:

I've got an old Navy Dress sword.

Don't use it much anymore.

I take it you used to?
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Ditch-Runner

March 06, 2019 16:22
not much help but a story
one of my old bosses was into martial arts ( since he was a kid ) got into the sword / knife part of it
he wanted a true Japanese ( old, authentic sword ) but had a hard time parting with the money , but always looking may still be as far as I know
his wife's uncle ( she was Japanese ) gave him a short sword ( sorry do not remember the names of each version due to length of the blade ) his wife would not allow it in the house until it was cleansed by a t priest of any souls / spirits it may have taken on during its use .
he did so to keep with in his wifes wishes
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Mr. Perfect

March 06, 2019 16:32
Ditch-Runner wrote:

not much help but a story
one of my old bosses was into martial arts ( since he was a kid ) got into the sword / knife part of it
he wanted a true Japanese ( old, authentic sword ) but had a hard time parting with the money , but always looking may still be as far as I know
his wife's uncle ( she was Japanese ) gave him a short sword ( sorry do not remember the names of each version due to length of the blade ) his wife would not allow it in the house until it was cleansed by a t priest of any souls / spirits it may have taken on during its use .
he did so to keep with in his wifes wishes

Cool story.
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Sam06

March 06, 2019 16:38
No I have never bought from them. I did buy a Sabre from Cold Steel years ago. My Team was into weird stuff and we all went and took Fencing lessons with Sabre's.

I still have it and mess with it maybe twice a year, do some drills. It is a 1796 pattern light Cavalry Sabre. Once you learn how to use one they are deadly, I mean you can really mess someone up with one especially if they don't know what they are doing.
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dcon12

March 06, 2019 17:18
Don McManus wrote:

I've got an old Navy Dress sword.

Don't use it much anymore.

You wore dresses in the Navy? Don
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wpageabc

March 06, 2019 17:43
When I was lookng there were some great sword forums for data...
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babun

March 07, 2019 09:45
I know where you can get a real nice sword free.
You just have to fight the "Lady of the Lake" for it.

This may be where the saying: "i lost all my guns in a boating accident" started.
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roswellnative

March 07, 2019 09:45
Flea bay has a huge stock of Eastern European block blades. Even Damascus And very reasonable prices. Just do a search for your style.
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CoolhandLuke

March 07, 2019 11:08
I suggest 5160 spring steel, I have a European type two handed long sword that is close to indestructible, it cuts the rolled Jap beach mats as good if not better than my friends $2000.00 Katana and holds a great edge. Beware of China steel descriptions on sword ads.
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Mr. Perfect

March 07, 2019 11:22
babun wrote:

I know where you can get a real nice sword free.
You just have to fight the "Lady of the Lake" for it.

This may be where the saying: "i lost all my guns in a boating accident" started.
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babun

March 07, 2019 11:49
Mr. Perfect wrote:

babun wrote:

I know where you can get a real nice sword free.
You just have to fight the "Lady of the Lake" for it.

This may be where the saying: "i lost all my guns in a boating accident" started.

You're just mad, because your name isn't Arthur.
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Ricci Wright

March 07, 2019 14:32
Get ?The Needle?. It worked well for the little girl on Game of Thrones. Light fast rapier would probably beat the larger heavier sowards in a real fight.
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