ebay swords from Sussen

Benalishlancer · Post by **Benalishlancer** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:41 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1552&item=6509978166&rd=1

Has anyone handled any of the swords he sells, preferably in that style? Thoughts? Opinions? Is it worth the price? Or is it strictly a wallhanger?

Kaliban · Post by **Kaliban** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:44 pm

Never handles his stuff but if u are looking for something to play with I might breable to help ..

Benalishlancer · Post by **Benalishlancer** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 11:10 pm

not so much to play with as I don't want something that's going to be complete crap, or regulated to wall hanger status. Mostly for dress purposes, but some functionality would be nice....

AllenJ · Post by **AllenJ** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:09 am

My advise is, if you are worried about money-- dont experiment. Seriously, go with something that you KNOW is going to work for you. For swords I always go by the "you get what you pay for" creed. For $50 I'd be very, very nervous. Personally, for this general price range I'd go for a Hanwei practical knightly sword.

http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/images/SH2046.JPG

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:16 am

It's a depeeka sword and not what you want for reenactment. If I recall right they are not full tangs and the blades look funny.

Cadugan Bolt-Catcher · Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:35 am

worth paying the extra $50- $100.

a good sword can alst a lifetime, a crappy sword will last until that mean looking saxon.....

Maeryk · Post by **Maeryk** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:18 am

Shoot Karl an email if you have questions. He's an east kingdomer, plays in the society.. I have a couple of pieces I have picked up from him.. they are pretty much what they look like.. somewhat pretty, rust like crazy (at least my Katar does) and costumey.. and his prices are reasonable.

I have no regrets with what I have bought from him.. but I wasnt expecting a DelTin either.

Maeryk