Hi guys,
This has probably been asked a million times before, but does anyone have any recommendations for reasonable 'off the shelf' swords? I'm toying with the idea of getting one for myself, but don't really have the money to commission something pretty from Binnsy or Heron etc.
Of course I know about the usual suspects - Kovex, Armour Class etc. are there any lesser known companies that do decent swords?
'Off the shelf' swords?
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'Off the shelf' swords?
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Wieland Forge (facebook) (Website) - Jason makes good swords, fast turnaround, hard wearing.
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Re: 'Off the shelf' swords?
SvenNygard wrote:Hi guys,
This has probably been asked a million times before, but does anyone have any recommendations for reasonable 'off the shelf' swords? I'm toying with the idea of getting one for myself, but don't really have the money to commission something pretty from Binnsy or Heron etc.
Of course I know about the usual suspects - Kovex, Armour Class etc. are there any lesser known companies that do decent swords?
Hi Mate,
I have contacts for everything, could you specify what type of sword, and price range, and what you'll be using it for and I'll send you some links.
EDIT: I myself use an Armour Class, as they are for me; the best with reasonable prices, our group has had them for years and tried to find their limit but so far we haven't found that. And for only £180, that's the best I know, and their customer service is perfect, they really make sure you get what you want.
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For a true "off the shelf" sword, then Armour Class are very good.
If you are lucky you might find a Paul Binns sword in stock, but I don't believe Paul is taking orders just yet until he has caught up.
If you are lucky you might find a Paul Binns sword in stock, but I don't believe Paul is taking orders just yet until he has caught up.
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Armour Class every time, have dozens of them and as a full timer, can't stress their reliability too much. However I must also say that Tim Noyes at Heron Armoury does the same thing, my principle sword is actually one of his, it works brilliantly.
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St. George Armoury often have swords in stock.
Got my hand and a half off him, and am absolutely delighted with it. Pricing is usually pretty good, about equal with Armourclass. Very easy to get in touch with too!
Got my hand and a half off him, and am absolutely delighted with it. Pricing is usually pretty good, about equal with Armourclass. Very easy to get in touch with too!
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Yes, mark at St George is an excellent cutler. he does my 'better than the off the shelf' class of sword, have many that are excellent tools. Done me some lovely sharps as well as HEMA style stuff.
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Mark Griffin wrote:Yes, mark at St George is an excellent cutler. he does my 'better than the off the shelf' class of sword, have many that are excellent tools. Done me some lovely sharps as well as HEMA style stuff.
What about knives, do they also serve for this type of weapon?
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do you mean does Mark make knives? yes, very good ones.
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