Hi All, Any one bought one of those Hanwei Federschwert long sword simulators? If so what is you opinion of them? http://www.medieval-weaponry.co.uk/acatalog/practical-hand-and-half-sword.html#aHW2333 The Bear.
They are apparently somewhat fragile. Some have had them break within months, and the edges aren't that resilient. The design is promising, though. Hopefully once they've worked out the design flaws they'll be great. I have a Hanwei rapier simulator that's given me excellent service. -Mark
its not really a 'sword' though ... its what the guild 'sports' fencers of the late 16th/17th century(ish) used to ensure they didn't need a trip to the apothecary after training. The hanwei design is wrong at the ricasso resulting in it being brittle and as Langenschwert says they are a tad soft. You want pretty ... this is a bit more expensive but ... this one just makes me dribble as swordy art! albion's meyer sparring sword As a purist I give a nod to training weapons ... then run right back to my 51" b@stard sword beast! :love:
Bear the Japanese have virtually had 3 swords their entire history. Carefully culturing, cultivating and modifying them till (like a bonsai) they were perfect for their role. Europe on the other hand would develop 3 different sword designs over lunch ... for a laugh and discard them just as fast!
There does appear to be one in the Von Danzig manuscript, held in "Liechtenauer's" hand, and IIRC in Talhoffer and Wallerstein as well. They don't apprear to be quite the same, though. I plan on getting the Liechtenauer, I.33 and whatever the messer is called when I get the $$ together. I have two Albion sharps and love them dearly. Best regards, -Mark
the Liechtenauer has really nice lines. My b@stard was made by a guy called Tim Noyes. top bloke. It has side rings, scent stopper pommel... http://heronarmoury.co.uk/index.php?page=swords/m closest to mine is sword II on the above page although mine is much bigger
LANGUAGE GEORGE!!!! :ban: Not everyone knows your talking about a B'stard sword I'm beginning to 'enjoy' my new Hanwei practical hand & a half (see pic)- despite it being light, a bit short and wobbly, I like the big pommel design as it's a great guide to holding the sword edge on, (especially with lacrosse gloves) unlike the smaller pommels where as a beginner you have to keep glancing at the blade to make sure it's in the right position! Louie
Indeed. I really like wheel pommels for that reason. You'll likely find that your zwerchauen have better alignment using a wheel pommel. After a while it doesn't matter what kind of pommel you use, but having a wheel pommel made a difference with me. Best regards, -Mark
Seems others have been talking about the federschwert federschwert reviews starts out very positive and then goes a bit down hill as the swords get a good workout.
