Quote Originally Posted by Dukeof Kircaldy View Post
Cold steel isn't trying for "historical" accuracy the way Hanwei/Chen and Windlass are. Also, the Cold steel dirk is at a much higher retail price point. Although, the CS can be found for around US$ 100.

So, the questions are how much you want to pay and do you want historically accurate?
You are basically correct. But,
IMHO I feel that, if you are willing to fore go the "historically correctness" then the CS blades are of better quality, both in their blades & finish. ( I am familiar with the HC & Windlass blades>)

For me this combination, for the $380.00 I paid, was worth while. It is a set that I can wear & not worry about it.

BTW I do own a "Armour Class" Broad Sword for both "hitorical Accurcy" & etc. Here is their site http://www.armourclass.com/Data/Page...Collection.htm. ( cost = $$$$$ )
I also own a "custom" made dirk, with another in the works.Again these can be speny, but thankfully I can make the handles & the scabard, & a good friend is makind the blade.

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