Just a slight correction, feders typcially are the same weight as actual long swords, but the balance is pulled back closer to guard compared to real blades. The prevailing thought on why this is was so the blade doesn't hit with as much force as a real one would. :)
8:40 nope. If you buy anything, buy protection. Before you buy a sword always get full protection. Feders for tourneys are easy to borrow. Protection is much more specialised.
+bmxriderforlife1234 No.I was goofing on the guy in the vid. Op. Medieval Review. He said "Hungaria" rather than "Hungary" or "Hungarian". I own no swords from Canada. I was just using the similar mistake "Canadia".
Chip Hosler i didnt actually catch the hungaria slip lol. also there are some decent canadian sword smiths though they are usually harder to find then an american counterpart, i have a talhoffer style longsword made by a Canadian smith, though i cant actually remember the smiths name.
Can you please tell me about heat treatment and thickness of the blade where it bends? The thing is, i'm forging a feder for myself, and i don't want to make some devastating mistake when it is almost completed
Here's an overview of the feders and their prices at Péter's website, in English: www.regenyei.com/en_feders_standard.php The one being reviewed is the first one, it retails for some 200 euros. He also made custom versions for the Trnava swordfighting fellowship: www.regenyei.com/en_feders_trnava.php
How is it compared to the blunt longsword made by Albion? Would you give the Albion a 5/5 ? If if you do, how is the Albion better than the Regeney feder?
+WarBerGeN I plan on reviewing the Albion Liechtenauer blunt longsword at some point. I doubt I'd give it a 5/5, mostly that has to do with it's purpose. From a construction standpoint it it top of the line, as with every Albion, but it has a big draw back and that has to do with it not being accepted at many tournaments. So while it is a fantastic sword, it usability is diminished.
+Medieval Review awesome review! would you ever review or consider the Albion Meyer? I was thinking of the Regenyei mostly because of the price and how quick I'd receive it but most of the guys in my group use the Meyer by Albion so the whole matching swords plays a part. I've used the Meyer and it's just an absolute beauty. You can feel it come alive in the hand!
The Mayer and the Liechtenauer are fairly similar in construction, I don't have a Meyer, so I can't really review it, but I'd say they are going to be more or less equal to the standard blunt longsword. One thing that is slowly changing, but still a concern for some people, is that Albion blunts are not always accepted at HEMA tournaments. The Regenyei is almost universally accepted.
Primarily these features make it acceptable for most tournament: - Proper thickness on the edge - lower effective mass at the CoP - Solid construction, making it sturdy and less likely to break easily. - flexibly upper third of blade for safety in thrust - Easy to be "tipped" for tournament (which actually makes this not tournament ready "out of the box") While it is possible for a feder to meet these requirements and still not be default acceptable for a tournament, these feders have reliably shown that they can meet them, and thus are often accepted for tournament use.
thank you, do you have any more feders in your arsenal? and if yes are they around the same thickness as well? i read on regenyei's website that some of his feders are 6 to 8 cm thick.
Go for cratsmen. Always. The only good productionline swords imo are Albions. Best feders are those from Jan "Ensifer". Regenyei are widely used and good aswell of course :) New subscriber btw. ^^
albions for the money are good and probably the best production level wise but still dont always quite make me feel like they are worth it. for the price of some of their pieces customs become an option and on a few examples ive seen the dimensions were pretty far off the blades werent fully sharpened and the gaps couldve been smaller, overall though they have the best whole package.
Just a slight correction, feders typcially are the same weight as actual long swords, but the balance is pulled back closer to guard compared to real blades. The prevailing thought on why this is was so the blade doesn't hit with as much force as a real one would. :)
8:40 nope. If you buy anything, buy protection. Before you buy a sword always get full protection. Feders for tourneys are easy to borrow. Protection is much more specialised.
I ordered a custom one to match the specs of an Albion Ringeck. Can't wait to get my hands on it! 😻
Um, Hungaria?
+Bob Morgan I have a feder very similar to this one but mine was made in Canadia.
chip im assuming you mean the darksword armory feder if so its not nearly as good as it costs more and isnt as accepted among hema clubs and tournys.
+bmxriderforlife1234 No.I was goofing on the guy in the vid. Op. Medieval Review. He said "Hungaria" rather than "Hungary" or "Hungarian". I own no swords from Canada. I was just using the similar mistake "Canadia".
Chip Hosler i didnt actually catch the hungaria slip lol. also there are some decent canadian sword smiths though they are usually harder to find then an american counterpart, i have a talhoffer style longsword made by a Canadian smith, though i cant actually remember the smiths name.
+bmxriderforlife1234 Right. I have no neg feelings for Canadian smiths, just never bought one... Yet.
Your reviews are amazing.
Thank you.
Can you please tell me about heat treatment and thickness of the blade where it bends? The thing is, i'm forging a feder for myself, and i don't want to make some devastating mistake when it is almost completed
afraid to ask but what does this retail for?
Prices vary you'll have to contact for exact price. but I thing its around $300 US.
+Medieval Review Wow that's about half of what I was expecting given the praise from this video. I really might have to get one...
Here's an overview of the feders and their prices at Péter's website, in English: www.regenyei.com/en_feders_standard.php The one being reviewed is the first one, it retails for some 200 euros. He also made custom versions for the Trnava swordfighting fellowship: www.regenyei.com/en_feders_trnava.php
How is it compared to the blunt longsword made by Albion? Would you give the Albion a 5/5 ? If if you do, how is the Albion better than the Regeney feder?
+WarBerGeN I plan on reviewing the Albion Liechtenauer blunt longsword at some point. I doubt I'd give it a 5/5, mostly that has to do with it's purpose. From a construction standpoint it it top of the line, as with every Albion, but it has a big draw back and that has to do with it not being accepted at many tournaments. So while it is a fantastic sword, it usability is diminished.
+Medieval Review awesome review! would you ever review or consider the Albion Meyer? I was thinking of the Regenyei mostly because of the price and how quick I'd receive it but most of the guys in my group use the Meyer by Albion so the whole matching swords plays a part. I've used the Meyer and it's just an absolute beauty. You can feel it come alive in the hand!
The Mayer and the Liechtenauer are fairly similar in construction, I don't have a Meyer, so I can't really review it, but I'd say they are going to be more or less equal to the standard blunt longsword. One thing that is slowly changing, but still a concern for some people, is that Albion blunts are not always accepted at HEMA tournaments. The Regenyei is almost universally accepted.
+Medieval Review So if a friend has a Meyer, to spar with him should i get a Regenyei feder or blunt longsword
I would think either will work. The Regenyei feder is great.
What are the properties that make this fader fulfill the requirements of tournaments?
Primarily these features make it acceptable for most tournament:
- Proper thickness on the edge
- lower effective mass at the CoP
- Solid construction, making it sturdy and less likely to break easily.
- flexibly upper third of blade for safety in thrust
- Easy to be "tipped" for tournament (which actually makes this not tournament ready "out of the box")
While it is possible for a feder to meet these requirements and still not be default acceptable for a tournament, these feders have reliably shown that they can meet them, and thus are often accepted for tournament use.
Thank you for the review. How thick is it's blade?
this is a guess, because I'm not at home, but I'd say about 4 or 5mm. at its largest...
thank you, do you have any more feders in your arsenal? and if yes are they around the same thickness as well? i read on regenyei's website that some of his feders are 6 to 8 cm thick.
I could ma yu be believe 8mm thick, but not cm. I as also have a castille armoury feder.
sorry i meant mm, not cm of course
Go for cratsmen. Always. The only good productionline swords imo are Albions.
Best feders are those from Jan "Ensifer". Regenyei are widely used and good aswell of course :)
New subscriber btw. ^^
albions for the money are good and probably the best production level wise but still dont always quite make me feel like they are worth it. for the price of some of their pieces customs become an option and on a few examples ive seen the dimensions were pretty far off the blades werent fully sharpened and the gaps couldve been smaller, overall though they have the best whole package.
I can proudly say that I'm personally about 1% of the views on this video. Looking for my first feder is taking a while...
Hungary. .... lol. anyway , I've been subbed for awhile and I really like your vids. thanks fer the vid man
+Brendton R I have a Feder from Hungary, as do many in my club, they're excellent training swords.
FUCKING HUNGARIA?
I've also never made a mistake before.
when you live near hungary :3
:3