11-29-2011, 02:18 PM
Well, peoples attitiudes to kit varies greatly, and some of us have dearly held opinions.
From my experiance the simple "Sparta" blade will not break. The Indian ones will. Re-worked it is a cheap option.
I often see good blades for sale at re-enactment markets or within groups second hand. Some are even old African blades which are still functional and have a charm of their own.
A smith like Paul can provide you with a good blade. There are currently lots of smiths to chose from with lots of different price structures.
I certainly like non-commercial swords and scabbards with an individual look.
Good luck with your search. :-D
From my experiance the simple "Sparta" blade will not break. The Indian ones will. Re-worked it is a cheap option.
I often see good blades for sale at re-enactment markets or within groups second hand. Some are even old African blades which are still functional and have a charm of their own.
A smith like Paul can provide you with a good blade. There are currently lots of smiths to chose from with lots of different price structures.
I certainly like non-commercial swords and scabbards with an individual look.
Good luck with your search. :-D
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