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Post by Razor on Apr 27, 2008 20:57:38 GMT
That is very nice Brian. Does that Celtic knot on the pommel change the pob? Here is a handle I made for my cutlass.   |
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Post by Brian of DBK on Apr 28, 2008 1:51:22 GMT
Good job on the grip.
Pommel decor doesn't affect the POB at all, as it is hollow and very light weight.
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Post by Brian of DBK on Apr 29, 2008 3:56:18 GMT
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 2, 2008 16:11:58 GMT
That looks really nice Brian! I'd really like a setup like that. +1 for your ongoing improvements.
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Post by Brian of DBK on May 2, 2008 20:26:18 GMT
That looks really nice Brian! I'd really like a setup like that. +1 for your ongoing improvements. Ditto to you my friend. +1 for your inspirations. |
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Post by dand on May 22, 2008 12:24:22 GMT
Just wanted to post a quick pic of one of the most complicated grips I have done to date (because of the length and multiple risers). It's the grip on the custom A&A claymore that I reshaped/re-wrapped. The color is a custom color, what I call campaign worn oxblood. It's hard to see in the photo, but it's a deep oxblood color with streaks of chocolate brown (or chocolate brown with streaks of oxblood....your decision). Let me know what you think. And if anyone would want something similar done to one of theirs, PM me for pricing. Thanks, Dan  |
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Post by 293master293 on May 22, 2008 15:11:58 GMT
You did an excellent job on that.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2008 20:34:53 GMT
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Post by ShooterMike on May 22, 2008 21:18:03 GMT
Dan, I love that color! I'm not that crazy about that many risers, but it's still a very unique and attractive look. Great job. Very clean and professional.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2008 10:01:39 GMT
Thought I'd do a re-wrap on my Hot Steel Forge katana. Turned out OK-ish  . Decided to go with leather and a piscean theme.  Before  After |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2008 19:49:50 GMT
Customization of a Paul Chen King Albrecht II hand and a half sword (PC2034). I aquired one as a second, having a loose pummel. I always liked the way the sword looked, but not the way it handled. the peen on the sword was it's defect, so small and off center it barely covered the hole in the pommel. I cut the handle, cut and reshaped the tang, repeened and re-wrapped it with some medium suede and a greek lace cross-wrap. with a few ounces of weight added to the hollow of the pommel, the blade handles beautifully now.   |
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 21, 2008 1:15:38 GMT
Nice work. I always wanted one of those. That and the Edward the III sword.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2008 16:50:50 GMT
Thanks to all for the great information here! I've been planning a re-wrap project for some time, but lacked the info needed - no longer. Great work by all!
Does anyone have any resource or knowledge about "blackened wire" for grip wrapping? I've got a sword with black leather and would like to match the black with either all black or maybe a twisted black and copper. This is a "user" so the black should be as reisitant to wear as possible.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 21, 2008 13:38:04 GMT
Hey, I like GuyC's katana job. I wonder where he got the Pisces fuschi. And the Tsuba is different which he didn't expand on. It looks really good.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2008 2:34:12 GMT
Quick question, does anybody know offhand exactly how many and which Windlass blades are flaunting hollow pommels?
If so, another question, would filling the pommel with cold weld (JB Weld, etc), serve as a viable method to adding weight, or is it easier to scrap the pommel and find new?
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jul 23, 2008 2:54:52 GMT
Hey Kleveland. Shootermike has done it. I think it was a william marshall? Or some other Hanwei. He drilled a small hole in it and injected the epoxy. It will add the weight you want. What sword is it of which you speak?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2008 5:48:49 GMT
Seeing all the great re wraps in this thread's really inspired me to try one. I'm gonna try red leather with the chord wrap. Might as well make a belt while I'm at it  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2008 10:42:44 GMT
Hey everyone, these are a few pic of my cutting sword/experimental sword project. This was only the second time I have done tsuka maki and I realize its far from perfect. That and it also has taken a little bit of a beating in the way of torquing whilst cutting since I finished the project some months ago. I just took some photos today "sorry im sort of a slacker!" and I'm sure you'll notice all the mistakes i've made, but enjoy. Basically this is a shinwa 1060 "emperor" (masahiro) that I have owned for a while, it was used quite frequently and the menuki had loosened up and the Ito needed to be tightened up, so I took it all apart and re did it "sans" menuki and it feels better , a lot better. It cleaned up the look a lot and the narrower feel of the tsuka is more easily controllable. About the "same," I replaced it with a chinese silk dragon pattern (this sword is made in china!) because I dont think it actually makes a big difference as far as grip goes in my opinion, Also considering my hands only grip the Ito and never have I felt any contact with the ray skin anyway. I think it looks more like my own now and less like all the others. It isn't too pretty but it works so good that I am going to do this with all my katanas in the future except with different materials for replacing the "same," I'd like to try some leather from a deer pelt next I think. I used spray tack to attach the cloth, and when I wrapped the Ito I ran it under scorching hot water for five minutes to let it expand and become more pliable. It shrinks a lot when it dries so unless you really make a big mistake wrapping, it all tightens up rock solid. This also got the glue off of the Ito wrap as well. Hope this helps. Domo arigato gozaimashita. ;D   [/URL[URL=http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php? [URL=http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php  [/URL [/URL |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2008 19:15:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2008 19:58:12 GMT
That has a nice well worn look to it. I like the new look on the scabbard esp. Not bad for a first time grip rewrap either.
For the bluing, multiple "coats" with buffing in between should even it out and make it darker. Good job ;D
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