转贴美国刀友suvurov对于汉威丁克剑Great Sword of War的试斩评测

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转贴美国刀友suvurov对于汉威丁克剑Great Sword of War的试斩评测
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Hanwei/Tinker Great Sword of War: A review


Hello All.
It's been a while since I've posted a review, so bear with me if I overlook any area that you might want addressed. And if, I should, please let me know and I'll do my best to correct the issue.
This review deals with the Hanwei/Tinker Great Sword of War, which also happens to be my Review Team Shortlist sword. So why this one? Honestly, you have to blame Paul [img]file:///C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\TempPic\2%%O4S{R}187~I)_9ISB@BI.tmp[/img] When Paul sent me notification that my turn was up to do a review, I just couldn't find a sword that jumped out and screamed ME!! ME!! that 1) wasn't already reviewed (A Short team list requirement) or 2) I didn't already have. So I sent Paul a list of six and said "roll a die and send me one." Thus, the Great Sword of War was on the way, direct from Hanwei, with the caveat that I put her through her paces...
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Initial Impressions
Well, the initial impression was "Uh Oh". One end of the box was crushed, while the other had those awful holes that indicate the guard punched through a few times. Turns out, however, that the sword was double boxed, with the crushed portion being the longer, outer box. Though, I truly don't see the point in double boxing if there is virtually no packing in the outer box. (Bad Hanwei, BAD!!). The inner box, usually a strong point for Hanwei swords, was sorely under par on this one. The foam used to cushion the sword appeared to be made for another model, as it was narrower than guard of the sword- resulting in those aforementioned holes in the side of the box. In spite of this, the guard wasn't scuffed or scratched. The sword had been shipped inside of a large plastic bag that managed to avoid getting punctured. The pommel did have a small amount of scuffing and scratching which did not buff out after initial cleaning. I really have to ding the manufacturer on this, as this is nothing but poor quality control.








Aesthetically, the piece is nothing to write home about. It is a workman-like sword with good, clean lines, and devoid of frill (save for a triple riser on the hilt- more of aid to hand placement than decoration). The hilt has a couple of spots where the leather is puckered or bunched, but they are small and do not affect the performance of the sword as far as I can tell- simply minor aesthetic annoyances. What "frill" exists, exists in the scabbard- It has a steel throat and chape which are well made and well fitted. The scabbard as a whole is well made, machine stitched, with no poor edging or fraying visible.. However, it is exceedingly plain.
Hanwei chose, for whatever reason, to render the guard, pommel, throat and chape in what appears to be bright plated steel, while hilt and scabbard body are done in red-brown leather. Personally, I think it's a poor combination, but others may find it pleasing.
Now, the blade- Type XIIIa with a single central fuller down the majority (26 3/4") of the blade's (31 1/16") length. The edge is a secondary bevel, and, honestly, far less uniform than I would have expected from a factory sharpening job. The final 5 1/2" on one edge face has a significantly visible shallower angle than the others. The blade flexes well (easily 4+") and returns true. It has good "presence" in hand, and feels quite manageable for its length and weight (keeping in mind that I'm 6').





One other item of interest, this sword is dismountable through an allen nut in the pommel ("...Tinker抯 signature recessed sleeve mounting system, providing secure retention and easy hilt tightening, using the Allen wrench provided."*). This is a very effective system for those without the space to store their blades assembled or for those that need to transport them a lot.
Statistics
Factory vs. Tinker's**

Blade Length: 36 1/16" / 36"
Blade Width (at Guard): 2 1/4" / 2 1/4"

Handle Length (excluding guard & pommel):
9 3/8" / 9"
Hilt overall length 11 3/4" / 11 3/8"

Overall Length: 47 13/16" / 47 3/8"

Guard Width: 9" / ?

POB (Point of Balance): 5" from guard / 6" from guard

COP (Center of Percussion):
approx 23" / 23 3/4"

Weight: 3 lbs, 9 oz. / 3 lbs 8 oz.

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Test Cutting
I took her for a 3 1/2 hour cutting session and as Paul requested "put her through her paces". I also put myself through my paces, as this is the first cutting I've had a chance to do in more than a year. 4 different types of plastic bottles as a starter (easy/breezy), then on to my favorite targets- lumber! 1 1/2 x 18 laminated pine table tops (x2), 1 x 4's, 2 x 2's and 2 x 4's, and even a privet hedge stump. I intentionally made a few 'bad cuts" (and unintentionally made a few more file:///C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\TempPic\T$P6MUT`]8AH}D)0)J6ZW81.tmp), cut from as many different angles as I could, dirted the blade a couple of times (on purpose, really- lol), and generally abused the heck outta it. Somewhere about an hour and half into cutting I managed to start loosening the handle, so I was able to "field test" the "tightening system". Works very well btw, 1/2 turn was all it took. About the same time I literally flattened the secondary bevel near the COP on one side, but like the bunny it just kept on going and going... But you'll see from the pics below. BTW the pics are in order, so that you'll be able to tell the progression of edge retention.



























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2 table tops reduced to kindling...

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2 x 2

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1 x 4

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More Kindling...

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2 x 4 (after 3 cuts)

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Conclusions

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This sword is a cutter, no doubt about it. Tinker did a fine job designing this baby, and Hanwei a very good job of rendering it affordable to the masses.


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Pros
Excellent handling and weight characteristics. Well done blade. Tough. I especially like being able to assemble/disassemble the sword with a single allen wrench.


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Cons
Really unacceptable shipping QC from Hanwei, poor factory sharpening job. I really wish it was available in other colors and finishes.


The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a type XIIIa- this baby's a good one. It will take a lot of abuse and come back for more. However, if you're going to be cutting more than bottles, you'll need a much better edge on it. For me, it's earned a spot on the wall- it spite of it being plain Jane.

汉威

优点：手感极好，配种绝佳，剑身完工度好，挥舞起来就好像在挥舞一个小扳手一样顺手。

缺点：运费贵，出厂开刃一般，希望能够有更多可供选择的颜色。