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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2009 20:57:14 GMT
Ah, I understand. I can admit to nitpickyness when the item in questions costs the pretty penny this one does. Overall, it is a masterpiece- I mean, the lines are pristine; it looks as good as it works, there's no fault in that. I can't say I'd be displeased with the minor rough touches, it IS a handmade piece and I can't imagine a knight or man-at-arms being displeased with it. Ok, maybe not the 'flower of chivalry' as they were called, as their arms would've been even more elaborate and refined. If you could imagine it.
As far as looks go, nothing I currently own comes close so I know I'd be damn happy with it. Still, that Antioch's struck me...I swear I want one of those.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 2, 2009 21:49:15 GMT
yup both the Antioch and this sword are freakin gorgeous. they do have their individual down points but I like them all the better for their little flaws. my Great Grandmother used to make handmade quilts of amazing design and complexity. all her sewn together parts and pieces were perfectly fit an perfectly sized. she knew how good she was and she believed that nothing was, could be, or should be perfect, so on each and every perfect hand made quilt she ever made she always purposefully pricked her finger and bled one small spot of blood onto a part of the quilt so it could never be perfect in spite of here amazing craftsmanship. we still have a few of these quilts around and they are incredible. so anyway that's kind of how I see the tiny flaws in these CF/AT swords: evidence that nothing is, can be, or should be perfect. and that little imperfection makes the thing just a little more beautiful.
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 3, 2009 4:04:00 GMT
....Nylon? Well... in real terms... the slot in the face of the guard is a bit rough. And the grip wrap clearly shows that the overwrap was done with modern twisted nylon twine... just like I do mine and just like Gus does his... and lots of other folks. I actually have found some cotton twine that will not give that look. But I haven't used it yet. However, I went to that trouble because I don't like the nylon look either. But that in no way means it's not an attractive sword. Just some details of note. Ah, thanks for the clarification, Mike. A definite karma for that. I was under the impression (since Seansword didn't really explain anything) that he believed the leather grip wrap to be nylon. I was unaware nylon cord was used to wrap the handle. And I agree that the guard slot is a bit rough. But I think Tom's pics are so close that it appears worse than it is. I think it would take a more than cursory inspection to notice it in person...
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 3, 2009 4:13:26 GMT
Beautiful sword design. And a great write up and photos. It really helped build up a picture of this sword. +1
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 3, 2009 4:31:29 GMT
Thanks Brendan (I often misspell you name, I'm sorry)
Kid is pretty much right those pictures do exaggerate the sloppiness a bit but it can be seen in person it just isn't something that jumps out and says "UGLY!" at you. sure I would be happier if it were cleaner like the slot on my Antioch but that has its own little blood spots too. nothing is perfect, there's a little wabi sabi in everything.
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Post by musicalpoo on Dec 11, 2009 5:50:14 GMT
WOW! It seems very fantasy for a historical sword, perhaps it's just the engraved guard and hilt, but it seriously looks elvish or something to me. Great and extensive review, I'm glad you have this sword in your possession, + 1 from Poo
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Dec 12, 2009 5:40:05 GMT
+1 Tom. Congrat's on a great blade and review.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 12, 2009 21:52:17 GMT
thank you. yeahs she's a little fancy but I think I would hardly call it Elvish or fantasy. it is a goo representation of a type XVIII, and yes, some historical type XVIII were not hollow ground but many were so this still falls into the category nicely. I think what you mean by looking "elvish" is that it is elegant, and I certainly agree with that. Type XVIII swords are hailed as being amongst the best designed swords in history from what I've read, so elegant is certainly something one should expect from a well made XVIII.
yup I love my viney little Atrim.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2009 22:28:50 GMT
The twisted design of the grip overwrap actually speaks "vine" more to me than a smooth one.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 13, 2009 3:53:14 GMT
yeah I think so too. Mr. Fletcher really nailed the theme I think.
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