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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2009 15:24:56 GMT
I dunno man, it sounds like you really want that Lundemo, but are feeling a bit guilty about using the whole stack on it. It's gotta be tough to use that much money from someone you love. I would say, though, that if she didn't want you to really use it all she wouldn't have given you that number. And if you think a Lundemo would be perfect for you, I would say just do it. She loves you enough to give you something like this, it would almost be wrong to "settle" with something else that wouldn't be quite right. My feeling is that she wants it to be perfect for you first and foremost.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Oct 18, 2009 19:19:28 GMT
I dunno man, it sounds like you really want that Lundemo, but are feeling a bit guilty about using the whole stack on it. It's gotta be tough to use that much money from someone you love. I would say, though, that if she didn't want you to really use it all she wouldn't have given you that number. And if you think a Lundemo would be perfect for you, I would say just do it. She loves you enough to give you something like this, it would almost be wrong to "settle" with something else that wouldn't be quite right. My feeling is that she wants it to be perfect for you first and foremost. Well said, and I agree 100%! ;D +1, Bamboo. While part of my agreement comes from my inate love of Odinblades, no doubt, I'd still agree with this post were it mentioning Tinker or Brenno instead. Go with what you really want, Marc... she won't begrudge you for spending the money she gave you to spend. -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2009 19:43:01 GMT
What would I do?
I'd find a sword that I would really enjoy owning, production or custom, and then ask her if she would like anything special to be written on the sword. I'd then find an etcher that does VERY detailed work and take the sword to him. Then with the remaining money, review your options for etching something onto the sword.
I would probably prefer something to be etched onto the guard as well. So length would be an issue, unless you do a wrap around. If you etch something onto the blade it might come back to bite ya later, literally.
If I was HER I'd put on some lipstick and kiss a piece of paper and have the etcher etch that onto the sword.
So even if you have a production sword, if she writes something from the heart, then it turns into a custom.
It would be better to have a sword that you enjoy and will use rather then a custom piece that (due to budget) might be kinda "eh".
And that is what I would do.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2009 20:32:09 GMT
I would take an A&A longsword with mixed fittings. It makes it a custom and unique but it doesn't cost too much and doesn't take too long to make. I would take a Schloss Erbach blade with Black Prince fittings to make a 14th or early 15th century broad XVIIIc sword. You can make very nice combinations playing like that. And A&A do that as long as it is practically possible and not too fantasy like.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2009 13:56:03 GMT
I would get a Regal Collection Kriegschwert- you get sword, scabbard and belts for $1000- semi custom but still, more frills than the Signature line or most swords at that price point and you have $500 with which to take your family on a 'day cation' and have a blast!
I'm sorta glad we don't have that kinda money...I could really go into hock what with all the swords and armor I want. Congrats on having such a lovely lady who understands you so, as well as the enviable dilemma of WHAT to choose...beats choosing based on what you can part with and still live, eh?
Good call pogo, not sure why but I forgot about them too. A Stagmer blade with BB fittings would definitely be full custom and still fall within your price range; then you could send it all over to Brian and have him muster up a suitable scabbard and rig for it. That might push the price a little, but it'd be a full-on custom job. I think Matt mentioned getting their winter stock early so he could be good to go right now and you may have a blade in time for Christmas.
That sounds like the best option for customs...
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Post by shadowhowler on Oct 19, 2009 21:19:37 GMT
A BKS blade with BB fittings and a scabbard made by Brian would be a great 'tour of SBG' as well...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2009 21:30:53 GMT
Well, this truly is both a fantastic and once-in-a-lifetime experience... And I know your significant other loves you enough to do this, but I think I'd personally, no matter how tempted, just say "Sweetheart, love you too" and leave it at that. Of course, if I HAD to choose, I'd take advantage of the new odinblades deal for $350-400 as a basic model, soup it up a bit (as I bet good old John Lundemo would somewhat understand!) and hopefully have a pretty penny left over for you and her alone. Just theoretically speaking of course
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Oct 19, 2009 22:20:33 GMT
just an update for everyone... i am currently in negotiations with John, trying for a irish Ring Pommel sword, since my lovely lady is a firey Celtic lass... I hope to get a emerald green leather over cord grip... with a copper ring ala Brenno in the grip, to be as a wedding band.. Heres a VERY rough drawing by me... If I can afford it i will have some phrase etched in Gaelic or Celtic Runes on the copper ring or Ring Pommel....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2009 22:25:18 GMT
Now that would be special, and mean something to both of you.
Great idea.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2009 23:05:42 GMT
That's a wonderful idea, Mr. Ridgeway. Perhaps you could have her name inscribed on the sword somewhere, or oth of your names. It's just an idea.
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Post by enkidu on Oct 19, 2009 23:18:43 GMT
Perfect Marc, go custom ! Even better when you design it yourself
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Post by shadowhowler on Oct 19, 2009 23:31:34 GMT
I like it Marc... looks a lot like the Tinker Irish sword that I came THAT close to buying... because its just my kinda sword... I love it.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 19, 2009 23:41:27 GMT
Good plan Marc. There's so much scope for one's own design, especially when one has seen as many swords as you have. There's no reason you shouldn't design your own. Especially when you can afford to have it made with change. There's no way you should settle for one of a run of several hundred. It should be one of a kind.
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Post by enkidu on Oct 19, 2009 23:47:52 GMT
I like it Marc... looks a lot like the Tinker Irish sword that I came THAT close to buying... because its just my kinda sword... I love it. You knew that just after he bought it the buyer did this ? www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=17212
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2009 0:01:44 GMT
I think that's a lovely plan, Marc. Best of luck to you, I hope it turns out absolutely amazing!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 20, 2009 0:29:35 GMT
I like it Marc... looks a lot like the Tinker Irish sword that I came THAT close to buying... because its just my kinda sword... I love it. You knew that just after he bought it the buyer did this ? www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=17212The design is so close to that Tinker sword that I'd have thought MP would be the man to make it. The only obvious difference is the grip wrap. And the addition of a peen block. I made a 'peen block' for Seanoir that actually just houses and spaces the sleeve nut. It worked ok. You could even consider setting the grip well apart from the usual historic look with an arty riser setup like this. They can be added over cord wrap - which I did with Llyweilun:
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Oct 20, 2009 1:55:55 GMT
The design is so close to that Tinker sword that I'd have thought MP would be the man to make it. The only obvious difference is the grip wrap. And the addition of a peen block. I made a 'peen block' for Seanoir that actually just houses and spaces the sleeve nut. It worked ok. You could even consider setting the grip well apart from the usual historic look with an arty riser setup like this. They can be added over cord wrap - which I did with Llyweilun: You know Brenno... i thought about that, agonized almost if i was stealing design from Tinker... so I searched Irish designs a bit more , and decided that it wasnt a strictly Tinker design... I LOVE that riser arrangement Brenno... if i have your permission I will forward the pic to John and let him consider something similar... if budget permits.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 20, 2009 2:13:53 GMT
Yeah it was apparent from your sketch that you had been working from the Tinker design. It sprang to mind as soon as I looked at it. To me it is unique among all of the pictures you posted. Tinker's pommel and guard are not quite like any of those others. Obviously they are of teh same ilk, but they are certainly their own design. I imagine John will not want to copy another Maker's work, and will have his own ideas of how he envisages the Bow Tie Guard and Ring Pommel. Same with the grip wrap. You can show him that for inspiration but I would (and I'd say you probably would too) expect him to come up with his own signature twist on those general ideas, not copy them. If you wanted a very direct copy of the Tinker parts it would be right to go to the original artist for them. Similarly if you want things that I do uniquely have a chat with me about a quote. But I'm sure John will have plenty of his own creativity to offer. Just chat with him and offer those pics for inspiration, and ask him to come up with his own inspiration from them. I'm sure he will blow you away with something all new. And thats what you're really after. Something unlike anything else on Earth.
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Oct 20, 2009 2:19:32 GMT
Well another update. John and I have reached an agreement, and a check for half of the fee goes out tomorrow...
Marc will have an Odin...
Laird shall be its name.
Its my Girlfriends Irish Clann Laird i mean... and it means lord, land owner, or landlord.
This shall be treasured and passed down to chidren and grandchildren until one sells it for dope in a century or two...lol
Please share my joy... this will be the most special possession art I own am honored to have stewardship of while i live
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Oct 20, 2009 2:24:45 GMT
Yeah it was apparent from your sketch that you had been working from the Tinker design. It sprang to mind as soon as I looked at it. To me it is unique among all of the pictures you posted. Tinker's pommel and guard are not quite like any of those others. Obviously they are of teh same ilk, but they are certainly their own design. I imagine John will not want to copy another Maker's work, and will have his own ideas of how he envisages the Bow Tie Guard and Ring Pommel. Same with the grip wrap. You can show him that for inspiration but I would (and I'd say you probably would too) expect him to come up with his own signature twist on those general ideas, not copy them. If you wanted a very direct copy of the Tinker parts it would be right to go to the original artist for them. Similarly if you want things that I do uniquely have a chat with me about a quote. But I'm sure John will have plenty of his own creativity to offer. Just chat with him and offer those pics for inspiration, and ask him to come up with his own inspiration from them. I'm sure he will blow you away with something all new. And thats what you're really after. Something unlike anything else on Earth. Oh yeah... the drawing is just for inspiration and a kind of blueprint.... I fully want Johns artistic Vision on this , thats why I want him to make it. I would NEVER give a maker a grocery list and say do this exactly. Thats not a way to get a good sword... I will send him the sketches and say do something like this , roughly this size .... and make it an ODIN !!
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