Brand:Celeste
Sidesword Trainer
Sidesword Trainer
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Available in right hand guard, left hand guard, or both guards Weight: 850g Total Length: 100cm Blade Length: 82cm Grip Length: 15cm Flexibility: 8kg Point of Balance: 6cm
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The build quality is ok but it doesn’t really fit any gloves. The knuckle bow starts dropping to early. So your middle finger is always pushed, and there just isn’t often enough room for the other fingers. Even medium Thokks barely fit
Really sorry to hear these didn’t meet your expectations. The Celeste sidesword has been redesigned since your purchase and hopefully the new ones have a bit wider guard, and more flexy blade.
This Sidesword is a great price for those looking to get started with longsword without the expensive commitment. The quality of the blade is nice and flexes well.
Very happy with my side sword, but have found that my big hands in XL impact resistant gloves did not fit in the grip with the knucklebow. I ended up modifying it (used a torch to bend it open wider)and it is super comfortable now. Probably not necessary for most people, but something to be aware of if you want heavier gloves for sparring.
I've been side sword hunting for half a decade now, so my review on this is based on my past experience with brands like Kvetun, Castille, Armour class, Reygenie and Albion,
This is a REALLY light sword sword. It is a tad shorter at around 34--35" blade. Really light and nimble. Feels like a wizard wand.
The hilt has most of the weight, so you will feel that the sword wants to put you back at guard open / inside guard. I wish the thread on the tang was a m8 at least, as the pommel was quite heavy. But overall, I love this sword for the entry level. Great for beginner or a club who wants to buy like a dozen of these. The finish is a little rough, but for this price, damn what a steal.