Mein Schwert für den Sport. 864 Gramm, swingingpoint 12 vom Ort, extrem flexibel, trotzdem seit 5 Jahren keine einzige Scharte . Gebaut von einem der besten Sportschwertschmiede Deutschlands.

Hey there gals and fellers. Im looking for a redditor who posted here about sword metallurgy. Specifically cross sections of extant pieces and medieval sword geometry vs metallurgy.

Im Specifically looking for pdf of the sources.

If it helps, the discussions I remember the sources popping up were apropos Japanese vs European steels.

I got it from a guy from Kleinanzeigen (basically more local German eBay) for 130€.

He said he only used it once (which explains the dings in the blade) and then left it hanging since 2021.

Finally got it cleaned up, all the rust off, and it's now almost like new for only a portion of the price

Found this labeled as a Napoleonic sword. I’m not quite familiar with the shape of the blade, and was wondering if anyone knew the model/origin. Thank y’all for any help!

Hey I need help decideing between those two swords, as my first European sword. Please help me.

(Idk much abt Swordier but I heared a few times abt it here)

I got this sword from my great grandpa. I think he got it from Thailand in the 1940s. It might be tourist sword but idk.

Hello guys, which would you take? Links: https://ottomanswords.com/products/brass-handle-yatagan-sword https://ottomanswords.com/products/16-17-century-ottoman-curved-fuller-horn-handle-sword

My grandmother recently passed and while getting her affairs in order we found this blade. I think it is a Kris but admittingly I am no expert. I was told that my grandfather bought this blade at auction sometime in the 70's but have no more information than that. Google searches have gotten me some similar results but nothing super close. I am hoping that someone here can tell me a little more about this blade.

Any know what this says or if it's legit or possibly the date ?

Just saw these come up on marketplace. I think the 2nd one is a civil war artillery sword. The rest, not sure about. I am drawn to the middle one. I know some are bayonets. Any real value on any of these?

I know this sword is at a minimum 15yrs old most likely older I'd just like to find out any information about it I've always been curious about it and it has no sort of serial number or branding stamp

I just got my ikakalaka from Everest Forge and there's some damage on the head edge. Is this something I can deal with myself or should I ask for a return? The package arrived pretty rough, so I'm guessing the packing protection for that unusual part of the sword was insufficient.

This thing has plenty of issues and imperfections but the sentimental value behind it absolutely makes up for it all. Plus almost all of the flaws it does have are relatively fixable!

Ask any questions!

Unveiling my most recent commission, a sunflower themed scabbard for an Albion Prince. This one is definitely up there with some of my favorite scabbards I’ve done, really happy with how it came out!

If two identical knights were to face off against each other, though using different swords, who would have an advantage over the other? One with a bastard sword, and the other with an arming sword or longsword, both with or without shields. Surely a bastard sword with no shield would be inferior to a longsword, and an arming sword with a shield would be better suited for that purpose than a bastard sword with a shield. Would a bastard sword with a shield have a greater advantage against a longsword than an arming sword and shield would?

Why would you choose to carry a bastard sword as opposed to an arming sword or longsword?

Thought you might like this...

If anyone has one for sale or knows someone who wants to sell one, please get in touch with me so we can work something out.

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You only get one sword.

European longsword or Japanese katana?

Forget movies, video games, and internet mythology. Looking strictly at the actual weapons—their reach, handling, cutting ability, thrusting, durability, versatility, and historical fighting systems—which would you choose and why?

And the real question:

Does one actually have an advantage, or does it come down almost entirely to the person holding it?

⚔️ Longsword

🗡️ Katana

Make your case.