Cold Steel English Backsword Initial Review

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Another go with a Cold Steel sword, another roll of the dice in my search for my ideal Euro sword. Closer.
Actually, since I made this video, I find I haven't been able to not keep picking this sword up frequently. Enough that I just ordered the Hanwei equivalent. Stay tuned...

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18 мар 2021

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@hermesxpectro1700 3 месяца назад

What i do to remove most of that white powder from inside the scabbard is to use compresed air! I simply blow it from the mouth of the scabbard and lots of that powder comes out, there will be some residue inside specially if its moxes with oil, so to prevent that i "flush" the scabbard with air befire i put the sword in with the blade covered in oil to avoid mixing the oit with the porder! There could be much better techniques to remove it, but thats how i do it,

@heymr-matthewmaier 6 месяцев назад

This was the sword I wanted to carry for my wedding. One day it’ll make its way into my collection and I’ll hopefully wear it at our handfasting ceremony

@DM-88 18 дней назад

I just got English Backsword today and I am disappointed at how thin, flimsy and whippy the blade is.

@heymr-matthewmaier 17 дней назад

@@DM-88 oh no! I think I’d still give it a try. I love the look. Hoping to add it to my Highlander loadout outfit

@DM-88 12 дней назад

@@heymr-matthewmaier Thank you for the reply Mr Rizzo. I really appreciate your videos and insight. I bought this sword (and now I am in the process of returning it LOL) on the recommendation of a friend, I am new to swords and am wondering if you have any suggestions for me ? I know that George Silvers goes on and on about how a sword should be for the battlefield and not just the dual, but I see this sword as NOT being very durable and I wouldn't use it for any such ventures, what are your thoughts ? when I pushed the blade ever so gently into a piece of wood, it easily bent from side to side, I can't see this blade making a successful thrust in any way shape or form. Is this how George Silver's Backsword actually was ? My first thought was that I see why they went to the T-spine and Pipe-back blade ! what are your thoughts ??? I fully agree with you that the basket-hilt is very restrictive and locks your hand in place much like an Indian Talwar, which I don't like ! and the grip is only like 4" long and is very restrictive and won't let you flex or extend your wrist, without hitting the insides of the basket hilt, so it can't really be used to deflect or block blows/attacks...

@DM-88 12 дней назад

@@heymr-matthewmaier I just copy and pasted my reply to Mr Rizzo, I thought you might find my thoughts interesting LOL

@rainsilversplash4376 2 года назад

Thanks for a great review! I think this is the sword I want. I had been leaning toward the Windlass Munich sword. But after I bought my French Heavy Cavalry sword (Deepeeka), I decided I wanted a back sword. I do like the full basket hilt and am pretty impressed with the POB you showed. It should be a fairly nimble blade. I will never be a fencer of any merit, I am 66 with arthritis in my knees, and the fingers of my right hand, but I have found that if I don't try to go overboard, it is good gentle exercise. A friend had suggested TaiChi, and I do have a wushu jian, but I figured European sword forms could work just as well. Again, thanks a lot for an encouraging review.

@michaelrizzo5523 2 года назад

It's not that pretty but it's handy, much lighter than the Hanwei backsword and Cromwell and a full pound lighter than the Cold Steel Scottish Broadsword. The Kingston Side Sword is in a similar weight range, but not a basket hilt. The Munich is a nice sword, but it's a beefy beast. Let me know how the training goes, and be gentle on those knees and hands!

@leeisaac5716 3 года назад

pretty much the same issues with the CS backsword I got, got a guard liner partially made and had to reshape cutting edge with a file; what surprised me was just how floppy the last third of the blade was, not horribly so, just surprised. It does well so far with coming back to true. ( I have a pell with a thick hard foam pad to take thrust at). Also, I wonder, with how it comes with that nearly flat edge bevel, if one could take it right off and round off the tip, it would be safe enough to spar with? Thanks for sharing your review, have had pretty good luck with my coldsteel selections, though they could 'do better'...often distal taper...cheers!

@clayweaver2066 2 года назад

Great review of a fun sword! I just picked one up, and I'm loving it. How do you feel about the little pointy bits in the basket? They are admirably far away from my hand, but I'm considering trimming them back a bit so they aren't quite so long and, well, pointy.

@michaelrizzo5523 2 года назад

I did wind up grinding about 1/8 inch off each sharp hook and rounding them. They would catch in my clothing.

@pastorj1983 3 года назад

This and the cold steel scottish broadsword are next on my list.

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

I've been considering that one.

@TheReTurnersFlips Год назад

Scabbards and sheaths are two different things. Not all historical swords had hard scabbards. Most have sheaths that aren't supported but just leather wrapped. This is how it should have been.

@michaelrizzo5523 Год назад

It's not a bad sheath, except for their habit of putting in fragile thin plastic inserts for retention, secured with little pieces of sticky foam. They've failed on two of my CS swords so far.

@JoeSteel1 3 года назад

How do you select what to display with all those swords, I personally don't have enough wall space and too many holes made already...LOL...Glad to see you over 100 subs, you have great content my friend...What a great looking handle. Overall though, I just don't like Cold steel in the sword department, love their knives to death but they just don't get their swords right

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

One day I may show everyone the other side of my "set" with about 20 swords on racks, a few on the wall and another half-dozen standing around in various corners, rotated occasionally based on how much I use them. There's even one now on the back of the chair. As for Cold Steel, their swords are certainly tough but the fit and especially finish compared to pretty much everyone else is really sloppy. Thanks again, my friend!

@musheopeaus4125 5 месяцев назад

Starts at 4.36 your welcome

@joshuabordelon2192 2 года назад

Awesome detailed review! Subscribing now.

@michaelrizzo5523 2 года назад

Thanks!

@martinsmith9054 3 года назад

I've never had an economical western repro sword with appropriate distal taper. This model is better than most, but does not even equal the cheap jian I had that was 7-8mm down to 3-4mm. To me it's the difference between a sword and an overpriced machete.

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

Cold Steel and Windlass are notorious for having minimal to no distal taper, but it's funny how Chinese sword manufacturers can put significant (and even) taper into a Katana, Jian or Dao but then don't when they make a Euro sword.

@martinsmith9054 3 года назад

@@michaelrizzo5523 Yes I know. That may be because they are copying the bad repros, and not originals or even good ones like Albion.

@mir9302 3 года назад

Nice piece, as always. George Silver's work entitled "Paradoxes of Defense" is what you want to look at for further info on backswording. Along similar lines, I have had my eye on the Windlass, Battlecry series, Culloden Basket Hilt Scottish Broadsword.

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

Thanks! And the Culloden looks very impressive.

@mir9302 3 года назад

@@michaelrizzo5523 And because I just discovered it was being discontinued I ordered one from Germany. We will see which gets here first it or my Lyu Dao that was shipped today.

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

I'm enjoying reading Silver. Thanks for the recommendation!

@mir9302 3 года назад

@@michaelrizzo5523 I forgot to mention that Broadsword Academy Manitoba has some excellent tutorials on RU-vid. They did an excellent series of solo drills "Solo Covid 19 Broadsword Class" last year and their "crash course" material is also good.

@DM-88 18 дней назад

I just got English Backsword today and I am disappointed at how thin, flimsy and whippy the blade is.

@Godmaceplus1 2 года назад

They’re really decent swords, handled them extensively at Ren fairn

@michaelrizzo5523 2 года назад

It's held up well. Very handy sword.

@doratheexploder286 3 года назад

how is the distal taper on it? It says 6mm at the shoulder, but I`ve seen some say theirs have been as thin as 4mm at the shoulder, which is a massive discrepancy.

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

Not great. Mine is 4.76mm (3/16") at the shoulder, 3.175mm (1/8") at the tip.

@MrEdium 3 года назад

👋Hello. 🤔Have You ever seen the Windlass Steelcraft "American Revolution Saber ?🤔It's a Beautiful Sword that's lighter than The CS 1796 Light Cavalry Sword👍

@michaelrizzo5523 3 года назад

Oooooh... That does look nice! I may have to add it to my wish list.

@robertlehnert4148 2 года назад

That was my first actual battle worthy sword (I wont count a crappy 1861 saber I bought circa 1990). I like it, but the balance is 8" in front of the guard, so take that into account.

@outlawsamurai47 7 месяцев назад

Chrome dome and the three blades lol though yours was better 😜

@phillipmargrave 2 года назад

Please tell me why the English backsword was invented? The broadsword already existed and is arguably superior having two edges. Why the reduction to only a single edge?

@michaelrizzo5523 2 года назад

From what I've read it was usually lighter, easier to make and they figured that a sword with such a mono-directional grip would mean you wouldn't get as much use out of the whole back edge. Or: Scotsmen vs Englishmen. I do prefer the broadsword to the backsword aesthetically speaking.

@DM-88 18 дней назад

I just got English Backsword today and I am disappointed at how thin, flimsy and whippy the blade is.

@michaelrizzo5523 18 дней назад

Mine's springy, not whippy (as in I can't flex it just by moving it, like a wushu blade or certain rapiers), but I'm still disappointed by the finish and the lack of significant distal taper. Hanwei does it a bit better, though at twice the price. I'd love to see a really good quality backsword on the market.

@DM-88 12 дней назад

@@michaelrizzo5523 Thank you for the reply Mr Rizzo. I really appreciate your videos and insight. I bought this sword (and now I am in the process of returning it LOL) on the recommendation of a friend, I am new to swords and am wondering if you have any suggestions for me ? I know that George Silvers goes on and on about how a sword should be for the battlefield and not just the dual, but I see this sword as NOT being very durable and I wouldn't use it for any such ventures, what are your thoughts ? when I pushed the blade ever so gently into a piece of wood, it easily bent from side to side, I can't see this blade making a successful thrust in any way shape or form. Is this how George Silver's Backsword actually was ? My first thought was that I see why they went to the T-spine and Pipe-back blade ! what are your thoughts ??? I fully agree with you that the basket-hilt is very restrictive and locks your hand in place much like an Indian Talwar, which I don't like ! and the grip is only like 4" long and is very restrictive and won't let you flex or extend your wrist, without hitting the insides of the basket hilt, so it can't really be used to deflect or block blows/attacks...

@michaelrizzo5523 12 дней назад

@@DM-88 The Hanwei Cromwell has proven very durable, but oddly has no distal taper. Their Basket-Hilt Backsword does, and it's pretty well-made, though I did remove some of the basket to make more room for my wrist and make it more nimble. They just came out with a new Mortuary Hilt that looks promising. Otherwise there just aren't a lot of Backswords on the market.

@DM-88 12 дней назад

@@michaelrizzo5523 oohhh yes, I find the story of King Charles I, the last Catholic king of England, interesting. I believe the 1414 stands for the letters A.D.A.D. (the number 1 represents the first letter of the alphabet which is A and the number 4 represents the fourth letter of the alphabet which is D) meaning Anno Domini "Year of our Lord" Jesus Christ and "Year of our Lord" Charles I. Maybe ?