Brothersmith-Swords Blog

February, 2009 we selected our January winner in Brothersmith-Swords 10th anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to JF of Crivitz, Wisconsin. He received a XL1087 CSA Rifle Sword a retail value of $ 81.00.

Thanks to the folks at www.psychicscience.org for the use of their random number generator.

We have explained what a functional sword is, son now we look at what’s a good functional sword.

The answer is of course, what you are going to do with it and how much you are willing to spend. If you intend to use the sword in a rigorous manner then be prepared to spend a lot. Some stage combat and reenactments require a top quality sword for heavy use. For safety sake buy only top quality swords. Don’t think a $39.95 sword will do it. Sometimes you will get lucky but cheap swords will not hold up.

For most of us a $150.00 to $300.00 sword will do just fine. These are carbon steel swords that can hold up to moderate or light use. There are many of them out there so the selection is large and varied.

I personally prefer Windlass, Hanwei and Ritter Steel, in that order. The main reason is availability. These swords are available which keeps the prices down and quality up.

Windlass is my favorite because they are good quality, consistency and look and feel better than most. A great example is the 500784 Musketeer Rapier. It is not only a good sword but feels good in your hand and looks great. There are many other examples in the Windlass line.

Hanwei swords are great. Maybe even the best swords available. However, the can cost a lot but offers a good selection of top quality, well made swords. Like Ritter Steel swords the $150 to $300 swords are a bit heavy and plain. Overall they are some of the best but could cost a lot. They are well worth looking at.

Hope this helps in your buying decision.

January 6, 2010 we selected our December winner in Brothersmith-Swords 10th anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to TW of Hickory NC. He received a 300228 Leather Cuirass a retail value of $ 159.95.

Thanks to the folks at www.psychicscience.org for the use of their random number generator.

The next prize will be given on February10.

December 7, 2009 we selected our November winner in Brothersmith-Swords 10th anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to CM of Sammamish, WA. He received a 2047 Chinese Broadsword a retail value of $ 139.95.

Thanks to the folks at www.psychicscience.org for the use of their random number generator.

The next prize will be given on January 10.

November10, 2009 we selected our October winner in Brothersmith-Swords 10th anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to AB of Midland Texas. He received a 300228 Leather Cuirass a retail value of $ 159.95.

Thanks to the folks at www.psychicscience.org for the use of their random number generator.

The next prize will be given on December 10.

October 4, 2009 we selected our September winner in Brothersmith-Swords 10th anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to SS of Little Rock, AR. He received a XL1087 CSA Rifle Sword a retail value of $ 81.00.

Thanks to the folks at www.psychicscience.org for the use of their random number generator.

The next prize will be given on November 1.