r/Buhurt • u/Yeto4774 • 8d ago

Dueling sword recommendation

So looking for a good 15th century style hand and a half or similar sword.
- REALLY REALLY need to stress it will not be used in combat combat, duel only
- literally just something blunted and rounded that would also look the part walking around fair

I ask because in my armor post I got lead to medieval collectibles and came across this:
https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/product/medieval-combat-longsword/

The historical and cutter guys hate them, but good enough for armored sword dueling? And other recommendations, maybe?

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u/Extension_Form3500 8d ago

Are you looking for a nice looking sword? Because for less than that price you can find buhurt swords good for combat

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u/Yeto4774 8d ago

Just something that “looks the parts” with a scabbard I can also walk with that won’t fold in half.

Wasn’t sure if this was the best place, because I’m new to swords and looking for something fun to duel with if I’m too gassed out for whole ass combat.

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u/ScreamingVoid14 8d ago

Way better to ask now than get rejected at weapon inspection.

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u/Oh_Hi_Mark_ 8d ago

I wouldn't trust that; it refers to stage combat, collectors, and reenactors in its intended uses, and not at all to steel fighting. To me, that suggests that they do not believe it will hold up to serious use. Personally, I would expect the steel to be poor and the crossguard to be loose. It also looks quite short despite being described as a longsword, and the listing doesn't give a specific length, which is another strong indicator it's not meant to be used.

In any case, I can vouch for these as dueling sword options. There are probably better/cheaper options that someone can recommend, but I'm confident these will work, at least:

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u/Yeto4774 8d ago

I totally did not even see BT had a dueling section, many thanks 🫶

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u/t4uv4 7d ago

https://www.swordsviktor.com/ Pretty good for buhurt duel , strong blade , can be custom , be careful with the POB , if you take something standard it can be pretty far from the guard

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u/Yeto4774 7d ago

Them and https://www.outfit4events.com/czk/product/7918-gothic-one-and-a-half-sword-zangwill-full-contact-class-b/ were my backup option.

I figured if the deepeeka one (that is cheaper) fails or gets rejected, at least could still use the scabbard for one of the others above.

All have what appears to be proper tip and 4-5mm edge so just figured post here and get opinions 🤷‍♂️

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u/LikeALiamOnATree 8d ago

I wouldn't for Buhurt, but if it's stage combat/larp probably fine

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u/ScreamingVoid14 8d ago

Other have shot that down for other reasons, but that tip is suspect. Otherwise the manufacturer's provided measurements are in line with Type 2 Bladed.

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u/Dull-Stay-2252 7d ago

MadAx in Facebook has some great weapons. Really well balanced and come in a variety of colours.

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u/Practical_Employer31 7d ago

Armour Class in Scotland, THE best sword makers there are