Legends In Steel Medieval Training Broadsword

I purchased one of these blades eight years ago for our re-enactment/HEMA fighting group. After a sh*t ton of rigorous use and abuse it finally failed during last weekend's training session. If you are looking for a sword that can take the abuse and come back for more, you are not going to find a better one for your money.

Weight is good, will make a great reenactment piece for combat as well as hanging on the belt

For 50 bucks, I figured it would be worth taking a chance on this sword, as any other medieval trainers cost at least double this price. After receiving it, I am glad that I did. It is solidly built, well tempered, has a decent balance point, and should hold up to the rigors of training for quite some time. Not only is the pommel peened, but the guard (and probably the handle scales) is pinned to the tang. Two things caused me to take away a star. First, it's too heavy. It's at least 2 pounds over weight. Second, the handle scales under the leather are not shaped well, and they are not flush with the tang. Regardless, this item is well worth the price, and I highly recommend it.

This is the first full-tang, peened-pommel medieval sword I have ever owned, and for the price, I am very impressed. I looks as if the blade may not have been fully tempered and is a little blade-heavy, otherwise I would give it a 5/5. Nevertheless, this is the perfect first-time medieval training sword for me as I am getting into HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), and will definitely look into this brand from Budk again.

Well its not a broad sword its a hand and a half sword so I was disappointed about that. Also it seems the guard is pinned on and has cosmetic blemishes, like the 2 visible pins. That being said it does seem very sturdy. I wanted a 1 handed broad sword but this hand and a half will have to do. It is worth the money but not at all what I expected.