Tod Cutler Type XIV Arming Sword Review

The Tod Cutler line of swords promise historically accurate designs, handling, and scabbards at an upper mid-range price. But do any compromises have to be made in order to achieve this goal? We'll let you know what we think in our review of the Tod Cutler Type XIV Arming sword.
Disclaimer
We're not experts in weapons, history, or anything really. We don't study HEMA or any other form of material arts that would tell us how to use the weapons we talk about. We are simply enthusiasts and consumers. We'll give you our honest opinions so that you can make informed buying decisions.
Specs
Overall length - 35”
Blade length - 28.5”
Grip length - 4”
Weight - 2lbs 10oz
POB - 4.75”
Pommel - Peened
Blade - En45 Steel
Where to buy
todcutler.com/collections/med...
Tod's KZbin Channel
/ @tods_workshop
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Key Words
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Type 14
XIV
Medieval
Tod's Workshop
Oakeshott typology

[@scholagladiatoria]

Really cool review - it's so nice to see someone who is obviously so happy with their new sword.

[@FortuneFavoursTheBold]

It's a wonderful deal for Jon! This subtype of the Type XIV (a very diverse group that's not clearly defined other than being more triangular than XI-XIII century arming swords in profile) that has very wide base of the blade and still maintain some width at the point of percussion was not well represented on the reproduction market. You have the Albion Sovereign, Sheriff, Yeoman and some from custom makers that's it. The ones made and designed by Angus Trim are usually lighter, more agile with more slender profiles, more or less like the Solingen and the Royal Armouries Type XIV. Tod Cutler rectified this by offering this model. At under 700 dollars, it's not a bad price, when you take the excellent scabbard with TC bronze furniture installed. At $400, it's clearly a steal. Congratulations, Jon. Great review, guys!

[@dlatrexswords]

Great review lads! Very happy to hear you nabbed this at such a steal, and that it lived up to expectations. The new Tod Cutler line has been in desperate need of some in depth hands-on attention, so your voices are exactly what the sword community has been thirsting for right now.

[@maievshadowsong7471]

This sword fits Jon like a glove with its impressive and powerful stature.

[@ravedubin3515]

My head still hurts from taking in so much quality information. I would say great job sir!

[@jedpcuk]

Interesting review and comments. I don’t like mine very much. No quality problems with sword or scabbard, it looks great, but personally think it feels heavy and the balance is off, and it’s a bit like swinging an iron bar in comparison to friends sharps I have used. At a 4 hr cutting day at a local pumpkin farm last fall I actually ended up with a blister on my palm (with gloves on!) and just could not get this sword in a reliably comfortable grip.

[@sinisterswordsman25]

Boromir: One does not simply walk into mordor... it's black gate is guarded by more then just orks. There is evil there that does not sleep,and the great eye is ever watchful... it is a barren wasteland riddled with fire and ash and dust... the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume.... not with 10000 men could you do this... it is folly.... (sorry Jon I know you're book nerd) I couldn't help myself 🤗

[@olivermilutinovic749]

Amazing, excellent review of an arming sword that looks like it would have been a good fit on any medieval battlefield or in a fantasy dungeon setting.

[@FiliiMartis]

At $400 this is a steal. But at $800? Doesn't it start to compete with the Albion's Sheriff?

[@alientude]

Great review of an excellent sword. Sounds like it handles at least somewhat similarly to the Albion Sovereign.

[@russelltimmerman3771]

Yet another great review!

[@SPR-bk3tf]

Tod Cutler's site is offering that sword as part of a package with a dagger and eating knife for $815.32. That seems like an amazing deal.

[@RandomName48]

It's interesting that you guys like this sword so much. I used to have one and thought it was too heavy and poorly balanced. The overall quality was also not great for the price.

[@Wraste1]

I had one of these and really liked it, but at $800 there were honestly some deal breakers in the finish and QC for me.

[@captainzamzabam]

13:37

[@SlendermanDefeated]

So awesome to see you guys cover this one and give such well earned love to Tod :) After many years of research and patience, this was my first sword purchase. I got it at the initial drop and was blown away with the quality.

[@batteredwarrior]

Lovely sword! Great review, guys...I really enjoyed it!

[@joku02]

So Scutum review when?

[@TheCrusader1099]

the sword looks really good! my exprecience with tod: bought a scabbard for my Albion from Tod s Workshop: no problems getting it to Germany! good fit and quality....with Tods workshop i ran into a big problem: i ordered two daggers but never got them ,because they messed up something with the shipping documents...waited 5 month before i got my money back...after your Review i maybe give it another shot😅 thx guys😅....ever heard of Krieger Historical Weapins from poland? they are also aroznd the 1000€ range...long waiting time but worth it!

[@Lesvult]

I had one briefly and I'll be honest, I was not impressed with the scabbard. The fit for the scabbard was downright non-existant on mine. It'd slip right out of the scabbard with any tipping motion. It felt like a broom in a barrel.