04-01-2003, 11:53 PM
Pete,Apr 1 2003, 10:45 PM Wrote:Hi,My sentiments exactly, Pete. I'd rather have a standard historically accurate and well-smithed long sword than some aluminum replica used in movies. A good place to go is www.swordforum.com. I got the URL from an old Garwulf's Corner, and Sword Forum has a listing of two or three sword-makers that apparently smith them instead of casting them in a mold like mass-production factories do. They're a tad expensive, though, with the cheapest I've seen being around $350. However, they're all tested and approved, and Garwulf himself has bought a few swords from said makers, at least, according to his editorials. It's as good a place as any to start.
While I would love to have some authentic swords from a few periods and a few places, I cannot see buying even decent replicas. And spending that kind of money for something that has no real historical value? Well, I just can't see it. If I want "swords" on my walls, I'll put the various sabers, epees, and foils I've competed with over the years. At least they're "real" and definitely functional.
--Pete
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