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"I'm really on a budget here - and it seems like most medieval swords are pretty expensive: is there anything here for me?"
If you mean cheap medieval swords under US$100, I am afraid not - at least, nothing other than your typical saturday night special 'el cheapo' wall hanger swords that is..
But if you mean 'relatively cheap' like somewhere between $100 to $200, then a whole new world of functional sword buying opportunities open up..
While the market for medieval swords in general is not as prolific or subject to the same kind of demand seen in the Japanese sword market (where you can pick up a halfway decent functional blade for around $50), there are still some excellent buys out there value for money wise.
Personally, I think that the Windlass Steelcrafts 15th Century Longsword which you can pick up for $169 - though not perfect, is a whole lot of sword for the money. And better still, the massive Scottish Claymore (pictured above) by Hanwei offers some amazing bang for the buck at $167 (indeed, it is actually better than most other Claymores two or three times the price).
But one manufacturer who more or less specializes in functional, yet cheap medieval swords, is Strongblade - who have quite a nice product with their (slightly oddly named) Warspike hand and a half sword, which - though very simple in appearance - is straightforward, honest and definitely good value for the sword enthusiast for a budget.
Recommended Cheap Medieval Sword Reviews
"15th Century Long sword"
Windlass Steelcrafts
PRICE: US$169 to $225
OVERVIEW: A well balanced sword that is a decent historical replica, though somewhat 'whippy' and the intricate fittings are a little sloppily executed...
"Scottish Claymore"
Hanwei Forge
PRICE: US$167 to $299
OVERVIEW:Big, simple, not all that sharp - but as tough as nails and very well made, most Claymores under $300 are simply not worth worrying about. This one is the exception..
"Warspike"
Strongblade
PRICE: US$149
OVERVIEW: Simple, honest, strong and good value - this new product line is a great choice for those on a budget, even if these unsharpened swords are a little plain.
Finally, real bargain hunters will also appreciate what is on offer in the
Last chance section of the Museum Replicas website, where they stock a range of discontinued Windlass Steelcrafts swords at heavily discounted prices. Plus you can also save a further 10% off the already reduced price (effectively meaning you are buying it at a WHOLESALE price!) by using the
SBG Discount Coupon sbgweb (or tell them the code 'sbgphone' for a phone order, 1-800-883-8838)!
I hope that one of these cheap medieval swords suits you.
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