dispelling Myths about medieval Combat

[Tartar Horde]

I like to be able to take apart my main sword and so like threaded Tangs, as long as the threaded portion is part of the Tang and not welded onto it as you point out TL. My VA Savoy has the same setup and it never loosens even under hard cutting. I do like this "modern" way of securing hilts as it allows me to take the sword apart at regular intervals to clean under the hilt and cross guard, it also allows easier customisation as you don't have to grind the peen off to change hilts. Although Albion Swords are considered as industry leaders in the Field I would like the choice of having the swords disassemble, and this always puts me off buying one even though they are rock solid.