![]() Fruits might as well have not even been there as you cant really feel the sword slide through. Due to its balance, length, and POB, this sword zings through bottles, thin or thick. With a true Appleseed edge profile, this thing would be a monster against tatami. How Does it Cut?: Extremely well! As of October 2022, we have put roughly 170 bottles and fruits up against this DSA longsword and I can say with confidence that it is a good cutter. But an hour of work is still a good sign that this sword is well balanced for what it is intended for. I found that this sword did fatigue me after about an hour of working with it which was less time than I usually spend with my feders. It delivers a huge amount of force to targets (to which you can feel when you swing) while also having a moderate amount of tip control and speed. The DSA two handed medieval sword lies right in between lively and tip heavy. Most of their mass is at the end of the tool. The tip of the sword will feel more controllable at the cost of less energy being transferred into targets. Conversely, a sword with a POB closer to the hands will feel “lighter” and faster. It will cost a bit more energy to swing around BUT it will cut through targets easier than a sword with a POB closer to the hands. The further out the point of balance is on a sword, the more tip heavy it will feel. What I mean by this is not average in quality, but in the middle between feeling “lively” and “tip heavy”. If you already have a sword hanger as a part of your outfit or gear, don’t bother buying the belt option. I did find that the leather on this belt was of good mid-grade quality so it wont be as fancy as a dedicated sword belt but will still function well and feel good. The sheath also has the option to (for a higher price) be integrated with a belt system that does hold the sword in place very well. I always love that DSA provides a scabbard with their swords as this is less common with Euro blades (or you get a floppy sheath). The sword also comes with a high quality scabbard that is wooden cored and leather wrapped. The ridges under the wrap really do help to keep your hands from slipping. The hilt is leather wrapped and well sealed to the core so no flappy parts to lift when cutting. I found doing this helped me keep my edge true to the target and always resulted in clean cuts. But in the later systems taught by Fiore dei Liberi, grasping the pommel was common. I personally love the fishtail pommel as initially, I trained in Liechtenauer swordsmanship to where grasping the pommel is not taught. It features a coffin-shaped grip which is great for keeping your edged aligned and sports a shiny, almost mirror-polished cross guard and fishtail pommel that add to the Gothic aesthetic. It was developed to keep up with the advancements in armor. This sword was very prevalent in the 15th century and was almost exclusively carried by wealthier warriors. What is it?: This sword is based on the Type XVIIIB Longsword referenced from the Oakshott Typology list.
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