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Post by Matt993f.o.d on Apr 30, 2007 13:30:47 GMT
This is an unusual one. Have any of you ever thought that it would be cool to just give a sword maker like a pencil and some paper and then tell them to just design a sword? I bet the result would be worth buying. I mean, historical accuracy is very nice, but why can't we, in the modern age, have a modern design of sword? One that is completely the designers own creation, and not a copy or half a copy of a museum piece. I mean, take Gen2s High Elven King sword, and the Ranger sword. They are unique as designs, and I'm sure there isnt a single person on this forum who didnt think "wow" when they saw them. I desperately want one, but will never be able to afford them before they are phased out. How about it, guys. Wouldn't it be so amazing? If every swordmaker came out with their own personal line then things would be much more varied and interesting, and in order to get the sword we really, really want a lot of us wouldnt have to go as far as the custom market. What do you think?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2007 20:29:36 GMT
hey matt,
this is an interesting topic that could spark a large debate, but, if u browse the internet, and look up the different makers, you will find that there are a few that already offer custom creations for sale rather than historical swords. Jody Samson is one example that springs to my mind right away, if u visit his site , u will c some very , very nice stuff (very xpensive too), his work looks to me like "fantasy" oriented, and defenately his own creation.
there are quite a few examples of original designs from most of the lower priced makers as well, the chaos sword from Gen.2 , Mrl has some designs that are more on the creative side rather than historical, and there are a few diff. versions of the Lord of the Rings functional swords available for sale as well.
on the other hand, you can try your luck at creating your own custom pieces. This is quickly becoming my personal hobby, i purchase swords from different makers and use them for parts, there are a few that will sell you just the blades and fittings by themselves, this is a lot of fun, to create something that a manufacturer doesn't offer, something that is your own.There are alot of makers who will also custom make a sword to your specifications, this will probably hurt the pocket book , but they are willing to work with you.
i think though, that you c so many "historicall" swords because that's what sells the most, whether we want to think of it or not, this is a business first and formost for all the makers out there, and they will make whatever type swords the customers are asking for the most (and u got to keep the customer happy), nothing wrong with that, it's just business, it pays the mortage one might say.
Thanx for posting, cheers Chris
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Post by rammstein on May 1, 2007 20:41:40 GMT
I (as well as the other "designers" of the forum) do this often, although none of us actually make and sell swords. I can't speak for everyone else, but I am not limitted to historical accuracy, but rather historical PRACTICALITY. Cloud's "busted" sword is not practical. My Falcata/barong/messer/hussar cavalry sabre design is. So, although the fast majority of my swords are historically "plausible" (as I like to put it), I am bound only by what works in addition to looking pretty decent. I've yet to design a sword I didn't like. I ould love to design swords professionally for gen2 (or another company), but I don't think there is much demand for us . Still, if Clyde ever wanted me, I'd most gladly help him out! (and all of my designs so far have been given permission for gen2 to use if they want to.) Anyway, back on topic, I have an idea for this: Why not let the sword makers design a sword(s) but only make one of these swords. Say that there is x amount (1 to infinity) availble to be ordered on request, even though none are in stock. That way, no money is lost by creating a design that no one wants, the manufacturers get their own design in the steel, and they can make money off of their work if people think it is good enough.
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Post by ShooterMike on May 2, 2007 1:54:07 GMT
...Anyway, back on topic, I have an idea for this: Why not let the sword makers design a sword(s) but only make one of these swords. Say that there is x amount (1 to infinity) availble to be ordered on request, even though none are in stock. That way, no money is lost by creating a design that no one wants, the manufacturers get their own design in the steel, and they can make money off of their work if people think it is good enough. Rammstein, You just gave a perfect description of what Angus Trim and Michael "Tinker" Pearce do. In fact, Gus designs a CNC program for a blade then slightly varies the length of the tang so several swords can be built from that blade design, and the length of the blade can be varied as well. Two of my ATrim sub $200 swords fall into this category. They have identical blades and guards, but one is a single-hander with disc pommel and the other is a hand-and-a-half with a small T5 pommel. You should take pride in the fact that your ideas and natural inclinations are just what seems to be working well in the sword world. Now if they can just get the delivery times down to something manageable...
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