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"I like the ornate style Renaissance swords have, but like a bit of meat in my blades. What are the best value for money buys for something that can cut as well as thrust?"
Now we are talking!
While I personally can appreciate the deadly elegance of a Renaissance era rapier, a solid cut and thrust broad sword is more my style!
There are several good choices on the market. The Renaissance Side Sword by Hanwei at $133 is most definitely the best value for money pick, and the Cromwell Mortuary Hilt Sword is easily the most attractive functional broadsword under $300.
But in terms of raw cutting power straight out of the box, it's impossible to beat the terrifyingly effective Basket Hilt Broad Sword by Cold Steel!
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"Basket Hilt Broad Sword"
Cold Steel
PRICE: US$209 to $389
OVERVIEW: Beautifully balanced between power and speed. Exceptional cutting straight out of the box, though quite untraditional in its construction methods. A solid 4 star sword.
Side Sword
Hanwei Forge
PRICE: US$133 to $239
OVERVIEW: Exceptional value for money sidesword, fast, sharp and ready to go straight out of the box. A solid 5 star sword.
"Cromwell Mortuary Hilt"
Hanwei Forge
PRICE: US$233 to $375
OVERVIEW:A historically accurate replica with ornate and attractive fittings, the Cromwell Mortuary has a functional blade ready to go straight out of the box.
Attractive and evocotive of a (at least in theory) more genteel age, yet about as functional as you can get, all of these three are most definitely solid value for money buys.
I hope that you have been able to find a broadsword that suits you.
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