Sunday, 4 May 2014

Sword combo for sparring and for cutting

Sword combo for sparring and for cutting

You cant cut properly with a blunt edge blade, and sparring with a sharpened blade is not an option. Therefore you would need two separate swords that handle similarly and is weighted and balanced the same.

For training and sparring you need a blade that is blunt and safe that is intended to take heavy wear. 

For cutting you want a quality blade that will keep a good edge, especially if you want cut more than just plastic bottles or kitami mats.

Bastard Sword High-end Combo

I have long been a fan of the European Bastard Sword because of its versatility and functionality. The Bastard Sword is a fantastic example of martial arts evolution. A history of form follows function while still keeping the utility of its predecessors.

If price is not a problem, then the best option would be the combination of Albion Armorers Next Generation Mercenary Sword and the Albion Armorers Squire Line 15th Century Bastard Sword.

The Albion Mercenary for cutting and the Squire Line Bastard Sword for training and sparring.

Specifications and Comparison:

Mercenary:
Total length: 42.25" (108 cm)
Blade length: 33.75" (86 cm)
Blade width: 2.375" (6 cm)
CoB: 4" (10.8 cm)
CoP: 19.8" (49.5 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 14.2 oz (1.35 kilos)
Blade Type: Oakeshott Type XVa
Edge: Sharp
Price: EUR 535
Links: Albion EUAlbion USA, Kult of Athena

Squire Bastard Sword:
Total length: 42.25" (108 cm)
Blade length: 33.125" (86 cm)
Blade width: 2.375" (6 cm)
CoB: 3.875" (10.8 cm)
CoP: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 15.6 oz (1.35 kilos)
Blade Type: Oakeshott Type XVa
Edge: Blunt
Price: EUR 845
Links: Albion EU, Albion USA

Albion Mercenary Specifications EU:


Alternative to Albion Mercenary: 
The Albion Fiore (limited edition) Albion EUKult of Athena

Blade Type: Oakeshott Type XVa
Edge: Sharp

Standard specification
Total length:118 cm (46,26")
Blade length:93 cm (36,5")
CoG:10 cm (3,86")
CoP:56 cm (22,01")
Weight:1500 g (3,307 lbs)
Grip length:19,2 cm (7,559")



Visual Comparison. (Left: Mercenary. Right: Squire Bastard Sword)
Mercenary
 Bastard Sword



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OakeshottType XV Swords @ MyArmory.com





Long Sword Mid-range Combo

Tinker Pierce Longsword Sharp





PRODUCT DETAILS
Key Features:
  • 5160 Marquenched Spring Steel
  • Dismountable
  • Tinker approved
Hanwei/Tinker Longsword, Sharp
MSRP: $345.00


SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 47"
Blade Length: 35"
Handle Length: 12"
Weight: 2lb 14oz
Point of Balance: 3 1/2"
Point of Harmonics: 21 3/4"
Width at Guard: 2 1/8"
Width at Tip: 3/4"
Thickness at Guard: 25"
Thickness at Tip: .09"
Blade Steel: 5160 Spring Steel
Hrc Edge: 50~53 Hrc
Handle Material: Leather over cord wrap, wooden core
Tinker Pierce Longsword Blunt






PRODUCT DETAILS
Key Features:
  • 5160 Marquenched Spring Steel
  • Dismountable
  • Tinker approved
Hanwei/Tinker Longsword, Blunt
MSRP: $325.00


SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 47"
Blade Length: 35"
Handle Length: 12"
Weight: 2lb 14oz
Point of Balance: 3 1/2"
Point of Harmonics: 21 3/4"
Width at Guard: 2 1/4"
Width at Tip: 11/16"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .07"
Blade Steel: 5160 Spring Steel
Hrc Edge: 50~53 Hrc
Handle Material: Leather over cord wrap, wooden core

Tinker Bastard Sword, Sharp




Tinker Bastard Sword, Sharp, with Fuller









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