14th-15th century sword Oakeshott XV

Reviews

• Nick Skinner

  17/08/2023

  For the money, this is an incredible sword. Its quality, is much better than you might expect at this price point, the edges are sharp with an almost invisible secondary bevel, the fit and finish, though not perfect, are better than some other swords at a much higher price. The weight and balance seem within the range of what would be expected for swords of this type. However, it is only fair to mention that the description isn't accurate in a number of places: Although I don't claim any particular expertise, from what I have researched, it would be more accurately described as an Oakeshott XVa, with it being a hand and a half rather than a single-handed sword, though this is a minor point. What may be of more concern is that it is described as having a leather scabbard and a leather grip. In fact the grip is cord and the scabbard is apparently painted wood. It does, however have a leather frog, perhaps that's what they meant... That being said, the fact that you are getting a scabbard at all at this price is more than could be expected. It's just a shame it isn't accurately described, hence only 4 stars rather than 5. All in all, a sword which in my opinion is worth much more than the price you pay.

• Nick Skinner

  03/06/2023

  For the money, this is an incredible sword. Its quality, is much better than you might expect at this price point, the edges are sharp with an almost invisible secondary bevel, the fit and finish, though not perfect, are better than some other swords at a much higher price. The weight and balance seem within the range of what would be expected for swords of this type. However, it is only fair to mention that the description isn't accurate in a number of places: Although I don't claim any particular expertise, from what I have researched, it would be more accurately described as an Oakeshott XVa, with it being a hand and a half rather than a single handed sword, though this is a minor point. What may be of more concern is that it is described as having a leather scabbard and a leather grip. In fact the grip is cord and the scabbard is apparently a wooden core covered in some type of hard plastic, similar to what Hanwei use for many of their budget swords. It does, however have a leather frog, perhaps that's what they meant... That being said, the fact that you are getting a scabbard at all at this price is more than could be expected. It's just a shame it isn't accurately described, hence only 4 stars rather than 5. It is branded "Haller" on the blade, though it is unclear whether they are the manufacturer or a reseller for another brand, the details on the Haller website https://www.haller-stahlwaren.de/en/sword-crusader/item-1-83460.html adds little extra detail. All in all, a sword which in my opinion is worth much more than the price you pay.

• Nick Skinner

  01/06/2023

  For the money, this is an incredible sword. Its quality, is much better than you might expect at this price point, the edges are sharp with an almost invisible secondary bevel, the fit and finish, though not perfect, are better than some other swords at a much higher price. The weight and balance seem within the range of what would be expected for swords of this type. However, it is only fair to mention that the description isn't accurate in a number of places: Although I don't claim any particular expertise, from what I have researched, it would be more accurately described as an Oakeshott XVa, with it being a hand and a half rather than a single handed sword, though this is a minor point. What may be of more concern is that it is described as having a leather scabbard and a leather grip. In fact the grip is cord and the scabbard is apparently a wooden core covered in some type of hard plastic, similar to what Hanwei use for many of their budget swords. It does, however have a leather frog, perhaps that's what they meant... That being said, the fact that you are getting a scabbard at all at this price is more than could be expected. It's just a shame it isn't accurately described, hence only 4 stars rather than 5. It is branded "Haller" on the blade, though it is unclear whether they are the manufacturer or a reseller for another brand, the details on the Haller website https://www.haller-stahlwaren.de/en/sword-crusader/item-1-83460.html adds little extra detail. All in all, a sword which in my opinion is worth much more than the price you pay.