Generation 2 sword -- opinions?

[Scott A. Richardson]

Does anyone have any experience with the Generation 2 "15th Century two-handed" sword? I purchased one some time ago but haven't done any test cuts with it yet. Before I do so, I just wanted to check if anyone had any experiences -- good or bad -- so I know what I'm dealing with.

Thanks

[Will Adamson]

If you already have it, and do not see reviews when using the search function, then you are now the tester.

It would be better if you did your tests before seeing what others thought. That way you don't have as many outside influences.

[Jeffrey Hull]

Yes, please test with that sword and tell us what you determine.

Would you post link to a website that pictures the weapon so that we know exactly the thing that you mean?

[Scott A. Richardson]

I will do so, seeing as though I'm apparently the first one here to make test cuts with this sword. One piece of advice, though. What is the best way to sharpen a longsword blade? I only have small sharpening stones used for knives, so what will ne needed for a large sword?

[Scott A. Richardson]

Here is a link showing what I'm talking about. There are others, but I like the description on this page the most:

http://www.swordsofhonor.com/ip-058-2.html

[Ken Dietiker]

Six pounds?? Sheesh!

[Scott A. Richardson]

Six pounds?? Sheesh!

Yeah, I know. Its a little hefty, but I'm a big guy so it fits me.

[Mars Healey]

I'm a big guy too, 6'1" & 275 ( I have big bones )

6 pounds is about 2.5 pounds heavier than I'd like to swing. At least you'll get a good workout.

For comparison, The Talhoffer weighs in at 3.5 Lbs

[Scott A. Richardson]

Tell me about it. Don't get me wrong, I wish it didn't weight as much as a small city bus, but it suits my size, so I deal with it. But I'll consider it really good trade if that weight translates into nice cutting power.

BTW, Mars, is that a Krumphau you're excecuting in the pic?

[Alan Abu Bakr]

Well it's supposed to be a "15th Century Two-Handed Sword"
A true two hander can be that heavy.

They weren't very common, in the 15th century though, as far as I've come to understand...

[Jeffrey Hull]

I would agree that such a weapon ought not to weigh that much -- 4 pounds at most.

However, not to bug you about that further, I would like to suggest what tools you need to sharpen a sword yourself.

(I have sharpened five swords, and have done other modifications like shortening blades, reforming new points, changing tangs & hilting, etc.):

You need like a rough 8-12 in. double-cut mill-bastard file; a finer 8-12 in. single-cut file (you probably want to do most work with that); tang-grips for those files; maybe a little 5-6 in. fine single-cut file; fine sand-paper; chefs-steel & leather strip for finish; and a sturdy workbench with two or three clamps to hold down blade with edge overhanging.

[Mars Healey]

BTW, Mars, is that a Krumphau you're excecuting in the pic?

Yes, it's the follow-up twitch to the neck after a krump.

[CalebChow]

quick question regarding the weapon:

Am I right to assume that the basic techniques for longsword can more or less transfer to the larger greatsword as well?

[Stacy Clifford]

Yes.

quick question regarding the weapon:

Am I right to assume that the basic techniques for longsword can more or less transfer to the larger greatsword as well?

[Timothy Gunther]

Sry to bump this after so long, however I thought I should inform you that Generation 2 swords have a 1 time replacement policy(or so I have heard), however as I don't know how to contact them I think you will have to contact them through the person/site/business that you bought it from.