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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2009 19:49:32 GMT
No wife, no problem!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2009 20:33:02 GMT
Well then...what're you waiting for? GET TO IT MAN!!! lol
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jul 14, 2009 21:29:39 GMT
I used to collected guitars "GAS" (when i had money)I was up to 21 of them but the wife didnt catch on how many I had.The secret was to buy them all in black and only keep 3 or 4 out at a time.The rest were hidden in closets,attic,behind the door and all in cases.Every now and then i would switch out what was on the stands acording to what I wanted to play. It worked for a while till some jerk from Guitar center called when I was out and my wife answered the phone, he wanted to know when I was going to pick up my new guitar,she asked a few other questions and I was busted but she kind of had it figured out anyway I think. Maybe try it with swords keep only a few out at a time and change them out every now and them. I would not advise this particular course of action, OP- lying to your wife can never amount to anything remotely good in the long term. As for mine, she's way too observant; she notices every time there's a new sword in the house, no matter if it was announced or not. Of course, the last one I bought was for her so- that always helps; I am now working on getting her one for ever 3 or 4 I get for me. It works...when she goes clothes shopping I usually get a shirt and/or some socks and I never complain...that just frees me up to do what I like to do. Just wish I had more money. Also a viable option and one I have done. unfortunately my wife now has just about all the sword she wants. the story was quite funny though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2009 0:26:10 GMT
I'm working on a short cutting video, but Windows Movie Maker is being a PITA.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2009 14:29:17 GMT
Thank you for the review and congratulations on your new sword! It's interesting that the 'copper inlay' isn't; I wondered how they could manage that at this price and the answer is apparently that they can't. It appears that the pommel was copper-plated and the plating was selectively removed leaving copper in the 'low-spots.'
As to the sword's 'whippiness' this is largely a personal preference so opinions will vary. Remember that many antique swords with flat-profile blades will actually sag under their own weight when extended horizontally. If it works for you it's not too whippy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2009 21:49:52 GMT
Well any flex is good when stressors are placed ............ I'm all the sword my wife needs Its when your looking at spagenhelms on the net and your wife see's and says "What are you gonna do with that HEADBUTT the bottles". The swords are like pot, it leads to the harder stuff ............. how much is that byrnie of riveted chainmail again ? ............................ OOOOOOOOOOOOOO DBK!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2009 0:12:06 GMT
Thank you for the review and congratulations on your new sword! It's interesting that the 'copper inlay' isn't; I wondered how they could manage that at this price and the answer is apparently that they can't. It appears that the pommel was copper-plated and the plating was selectively removed leaving copper in the 'low-spots.' As to the sword's 'whippiness' this is largely a personal preference so opinions will vary. Remember that many antique swords with flat-profile blades will actually sag under their own weight when extended horizontally. If it works for you it's not too whippy. Yes, the copper was something of a disappointment, but not terribly so IMO. The whippiness was more of a surprise. I can attest that the sword does indeed work. However, at this time I don't think this amount of flex will turn out to be my preference.
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Post by farandolae on Jul 23, 2009 0:47:49 GMT
Looks like a nice sword for your 1st one, congrats.Now however you have a problem you caught the dreaded "SAS" (sword aquisition syndrome) and it just dont go away.The only cure known of is to buy more swords,God help you! Congrats! And I know the feeling... I have the wants for a western blade bad!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2009 1:26:45 GMT
Nothing like how you feel the first time, eh? Ya, Windlass is sort of known for their...flexibility in the longer swords. Not to worry. It'll actually help you somewhat in watching you're edge alignment and form when you get to cutting with it. Nice pics, btw. It shore is purty!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2009 21:59:40 GMT
My first vid should be up today.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2009 19:35:25 GMT
Okay, I have a couple vids of this sword up in the vid section. Enjoy!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2009 20:31:00 GMT
This is one of my favorite Windlass swords. You chose wisely...
Now, on a sub-300 sword, the KoA sharpening is just fine. Get to work with some 400gr sandpaper and a grey Scotchbrite pad, and you will have that edge blended in no time flat.
Also, I'll also recommend that you tighten down the retaining screws on the scabbard mounts and Loctite them - I had the chape fall off my Stickle's scabbard at the faire one year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2009 20:52:18 GMT
Yeah, I have considered tightening the screws on the scabbard, but they are so tiny I think they will just strip. I think if something falls out of place, I'll just glue it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 3:40:29 GMT
hahaha!you have the sickness now too!may the gods be mercyfull!
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