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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 4, 2008 18:16:03 GMT
Hey all,
Does anyone know if there is a place to buy premade pommels and guards for customization? I know that Valentine Armouries sells some, but I'm looking for a wider selection. Links would be great.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 18:27:44 GMT
You can buy individual components from Darksword armouries. Just email them with the parts you want, and they'll let you know how much they cost.
It is a bit expensive though.
I remember someone listing some sites that sold viking pommels and guards but I can't remember what it was.
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 4, 2008 19:09:05 GMT
I should've probably realized that since I helped work on that article... awkward...
Karma DI, thanks a bunch.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 19:25:23 GMT
As I said, there's other places to buy them too. It all depends on what type of sword. They other places sell mostly viking pommels and guards. A few were very nice, and had a pretty good price too. One set was very similar to the Albion Valkyrja.
You might want to ask John Hopkins. He'll probably know.
BTW, is this for a proposed remounting of your Charlemagne sword?
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 4, 2008 19:33:07 GMT
As I said, there's other places to buy them too. It all depends on what type of sword. They other places sell mostly viking pommels and guards. A few were very nice, and had a pretty good price too. One set was very similar to the Albion Valkyrja. You might want to ask John Hopkins. He'll probably know. BTW, is this for a proposed remounting of your Charlemagne sword? Yes, among other projects. I want to give the Deepeeka a good heat treatment before I go much farther, but I do want to have the rips and such on hand before then so I won't have to do any more grinding and possibly anneal (sp?) the temper. At this point I am considering buying a wooden handle to wrap in leather with risers and a steel guard with a brass pommel, similar to the albion sovereign: EDIT: The link didn't workWhat do you think?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 19:38:56 GMT
I think it's a good idea. The blade isn't the same style, but if 100% historical authenticity isn't your concern, then I think it would be okay.
As far as finding medieval pommels and crosses, the only places I can think of are Valentine armouries, and Darksword.
Albion sells a few parts in their moat sale from time to time too.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 4, 2008 23:50:18 GMT
I can't offer much help either. I've just bought an Oslo Viking cross and pommel from DSA, and its a little pricey, but so pretty I had to have them. I've begged everyone for their design ideas for what to make with them, just for some inspiration. So I'll plug that thread here. /index.cgi?board=designs&action=display&thread=1200729989&page=2
Valentine pommels are quite servicable, but you need to be able to slot them your self. Valentine crosses are a waste of money, forget them. Ask AoV if they have anything to spare?
I haven't researched too much deeper into it but would like to know if anyone finds anything out.
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