Balaur Arms (Kult of Athena) 15th century arming sword REVIEW

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[garrenbrooks]

Only the cool kids stay up til midnight to watch sword reviews!

[asa-punkatsouthvinland]

Windlass has definitely stepped up their quality & accuracy in recent years on certain swords; starting with the original few runs of the Battlecry line (good for the price backyard cutters), to the swords they have, and may still be doing, for Balaur Arms to the Royal Armouries line Matt helped create.
I'm glad to see it honestly as Windlass certainly has been a position to be a powerhouse in entry swords & mid level swords...possibly lower high end swords even?

[evidicus]

I just bought this sword at 4am. Thanks, Matt!

[davidmacdonald]

I own one of the first generation. I bought it as munitions grade for $100. The blade is very well tempered and can bend and return to true. I also agree about your comment on the cross guard, filed mine down, rounded it off and it feels wonderful to finger grip. The pommel fits your hand perfectly when you’re using it, I’m glad you reviewed it! I love mine, and have sharpened it myself, it feels wonderful in the hand and is by far one of my favorite swords. for the price, it is easy to put it in harms way. I have never been able to damage it and feel that it is an excellent bargain. Buy one and you won’t be disatisfied. Thanks, Matt.

[MTCHSMLN]

Breaks my heart that I can't afford it right now, but I am glad for those who can.

[TheUncleRuckus]

Only $220?! Wow that seems like a hell of a great deal! I may have to pick one up for myself at that price. 🤔👍👍

[DadisDad-hxzr]

Could you do a segment on the level of sharpness historically for edged weapons? (If you haven't already) I believe I read once about the lancers in Napoleon's army having direct orders to sharpen their lances, but I'm not sure.

[Helleuphoria]

Damn I was hoping to see a cutting test on some bottles or tatami, I love when matt includes those in his videos

[andrewkelleher]

Ive been thinking about this for weeks just ordered mine with the sharpening from KoA im super excited for my first sword.

[LarryGarfieldCrell]

My wife just noticed that you didn't end the video by reassuring us that you will still be Matt Easton the next time we see you, so now she's worried that you won't be Matt Easton anymore.

[Tommiart]

That pommel looks like a great project for some engraving or etching 😊

[DemonicAkumi]

"Apologize this review is so late coming."
*Sees it's Midnight my time.*

I say you're right on time for the new day.

[Feanorian]

Always happy to see another sword review on this channel.

[baeber]

I've actually been looking at arming swords recently.

[AnubisMRM]

Balaur means Dragon in Romanian. Curious to know if a Romanian is involved in this brand or if it's just a brand name.

[Ragesauce]

Seems like a sweet starter sword, never owned one myself...any chance this could be in a future giveaway?

[thepuffin]

I like how we're looking at the at the Balaur Arms 15th century arming sword from the Kult of Athena. 😊👍

[strydyrhellzrydyr]

I love the look of the pommel and gaurd...

[corinfletcher]

All right, I went and bought one. I paid for the sharpening service, though.

[gugaique]

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