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What is the opinion on this sword?
Martin Wallgren Offline
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07-11-2006, 03:43 PM
http://www.blocket.se/vi/8344819.htm?ca=4_s

I wanna know what people think of the ornamented pieces on this sword. Do they look alright too you all. I was wondering if you think they could be used on a custom made scabbard for a albion next generation gladius or spathae.

Just want opinions!

Martin
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07-11-2006, 03:53 PM
Martin the last one of these swords I handled was utter junk. The metal is some form of cheap potmetal. I wouldnt even consider buying one to use for another project.
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07-12-2006, 10:23 PM
Don't buy it!!! Unless you need a new envelope opener...
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07-13-2006, 07:26 PM
Quote:http://www.blocket.se/vi/8344819.htm?ca=4_s

I wanna know what people think of the ornamented pieces on this sword. Do they look alright too you all. I was wondering if you think they could be used on a custom made scabbard for a albion next generation gladius or spathae.

Just want opinions!

Martin

The "ornamented pieces" are made of cheap pot metal (cast zinc, I believe), as is the rest of the sword.
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07-13-2006, 10:44 PM
Is this cast zinc called zamac?
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07-14-2006, 11:56 AM
Yes Faventianus it is.

Details here..
http://www.purityalloys.com/Zinc%20Die% ... Alloys.HTM
http://www.armamentaria.com
http://www.cohibat.co.uk


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07-14-2006, 11:14 PM
Martin Wallgren
Quote:Just want opinions!

Momma always said if you can't say something nice, don't say anything.
There is nothing nice I can say about this sword or the scabbard.
Don't waste your money
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07-15-2006, 01:31 PM
Thanx all.

I did get it to the very humble price of 10 euro Wink after I used your oppinions as a bargin argument.

As you said the fittings are crap, the scabbard is plastic.

What was a supprise to me is that the blade is ugly but has decent shape and balance, for the price, and will be refitted with homemade wooden parts and will be used for drills and light sparring. Nice to get a training piece for that amount of money.

Thank you all again.

Martin
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07-15-2006, 04:22 PM
Quote:the scabbard is plastic.
Isn't that what the Romans used? Smile

For the price and your planned use, I suppose you got a bargain. It's great that everyone's advice helped you secure a "fair" price.
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