Had a friend who picked up a munitions grade version a while ago for cheap. The thing is absolutely amazing for the price ($200 ish when he bought it) cuts beautifully, and is fairly durable as well. Any balaur arms Swords will be good and cheap from my experience
I really love this sword. The one we reviewed seems to be a revised version. It weighed in at 2lbs 15oz, had a POB at 2 1/4 in, and looked to have more width at the foible. It definitely seems like BA/LK Chen has listened to customer feedback. At under $400 this is easily one of the best bag for the buck Longswords out there. Another great review! Cheers!
I really like the review on the Balaur Arms Italian longsword, from the video it seems the design dynamics of the blade allows for both longsword and bastard/hand and a half sword usage. Also, the video itself from a production point of view was perfect, background music, delivery of information, look and style, enjoyable to watch. Thanks.
Very nice review! Thank you for showing this beautiful sword. I have my eyes on the German Longsword, but it's still back ordered in the store and i'm from Germany and with taxes and shipping i'll pay around $600. Still in the price range of other swords with that quality available from smiths in East Europe.
Great review Kai, and awesome swordsmanship as always! I have been playing with the BA Knight Templar and telling everyone who will listen about what a steal it is in terms of quality for the price it is offered at. Glad to see the 15th Century Italian Longsword is tracking the same way so far. Hope to test it out some day. Cheers!
I’m considering getting my first sword and this one is looking like a very strong contender. The standard grade is currently back ordered, but munition grade is in stock and a good bit cheaper. As someone who has never ordered any swords from KultofAthena or anywhere else, would there be a noticeable dropoff in quality by getting the munitions grade? I don’t want a wall hanger but I also wouldn’t be very bothered by a minor leather or stitching flaw. My main concern is a good blade.
You will love the munitions grade, then! Technically, that is what we received. It will certainly not be a wall hanger. The polish may just not be as nice as the standard grade, is all. The blade and fittings should all be the same.
