Most Durable Sub-300 Beater

QUESTION: From doing some online research I at first came to believe that Generation 2 was the best way to go when it came to durable beater swords. However, I have recently found that Darksword and Valiant Armory appear to be just as durable. Which of these three swords would you recommend over the others?

Valiant Armory Dagesse
Darksword Armory Medieval
Generation 2 Black Prince

Thanks a lot for any help you could provide.

ANSWER: In terms of raw durability and value for money, I would have to say the Darksword Armoury Medieval.

The Dagesse would have to be there at number #2. And the Black Prince, while it is indeed one of my fvourites, has suffered from some serious tempering issues in recent months...

These issues are being addressed, and I am confident that it will soon be back in the running (I am ordering another one from the next batch to be sure) - but for now, I wouldn't get it until the tests are complete.

Hope this helps.

- Paul