Marc Kaden Ridgeway
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Oct 10, 2010 1:37:47 GMT
What a beautiful sword, and an excellent review. +1 to you sir.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 10, 2010 2:08:12 GMT
That is a beast of a sword with an exquisite color scheme. I've been looking at this one as being the second CF sword I get after the Venetian Bastard Sword, so excellent job on the review.
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Post by chuckinohio on Oct 10, 2010 3:38:52 GMT
Another excellent write up Dave, and another excellent choice in edged weapons.
Your choices in color schemes of late have been spot on!!
Congratulations on your nrew acquisition and thanks for sharing it with us.
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 10, 2010 4:41:42 GMT
Haha, I appreciated the shout-out, Dave.  Another fantastic review with splendid pictures! I love the way this sword looks! +1. *---In my own defense, with regards to the "claiming povety" and subsequent sword spree this summer  , I was lucky enough to come across a few unexpected sources of discretionary income and bonuses after I got back to the states. All of a sudden I ended up with a lot of surprise sword money and...you know how it is.  Don't think that'll happen again for quite a while. |
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 10, 2010 12:27:23 GMT
That sword is a beauty. Congrats on an excellent purchase!!
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 10, 2010 16:34:51 GMT
Chuckles are good. If anyone wants to see what this sword is capable of "in action" you can see Tom's aforementioned review of the blade's performance here: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=111The cutting video is....exciting. After about 3 minutes it becomes stupefying.
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Post by TomK on Oct 10, 2010 17:18:11 GMT
well thanks for the kind words guys, I feel like I got them unjustly though. this sword is one amazing cutter. easily the most powerful cutter I have ever swung and the harmonics are ridiculously good.
I absolutely love the colors you picked Dave, your sword is a real beauty.
the more I see of the work Gus, Christian, and now Sonny are doing the more I think there's nothing out there to compete with them. they have had performance monopolized for a long time but now the aesthetics on their swords are starting to at least challenge if not completely beat out all competitors. I am finding increasingly less reason to buy a medieval sword anywhere else.
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 10, 2010 17:35:52 GMT
Welcome Tom, but you have to take SOME of the credit. Sheesh. ^Seriously. Look at this:  Then look at this. And you can pick one up for $595, unless you want scabbard to go with it? Are you kidding me? And that's not even from the 'top' line of swords these guys crank out. Unbelievable. |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jul 13, 2012 10:43:42 GMT
Got to say 2 years on, and I still want one, Dave a great looking sword.
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Post by Lunaman on Jul 13, 2012 17:28:20 GMT
Two years on and I own one now, so much for claiming poverty. This sword is amazing in-hand.
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Post by chuckinohio on Jul 13, 2012 19:54:01 GMT
And easy on the eyes to boot. What light through yon wondow breaks? it is the East, and the Austrian Great Sword is the sun. Arise fair sun, and kill the envious moon who is already sick and pale with grief............................ Oh how I covet thee.  |
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Jul 17, 2012 1:29:27 GMT
Well Dave... I'm calling "dibs " on this one if you ever decide to sell it.
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Post by chopper on Jul 17, 2012 1:31:54 GMT
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Post by Aaron on Jul 17, 2012 1:33:40 GMT
 Great Scott, Dave! You've got more than a few that I'd love to own. Especially that Durer... |
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Post by Arwyn on Jul 17, 2012 2:00:05 GMT
That sir, is indeed an enviable collection of fine steel!
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Post by jhart06 on Jul 17, 2012 2:03:06 GMT
I got no words... Just... DAAAAAAAAAAMN
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Post by BIGGORILLAINK on Aug 28, 2012 0:23:03 GMT
That has to be one of the sweetest blades around if Marilyn Monroe was a sword that would be it! Your collection is something we could all aspire to have thx for sharing.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Aug 28, 2012 0:30:32 GMT
Crap !!
I saw the thread title in the new posts list and for just a moment thought it was a sale thread... I was trying to strike quick !!! LOL
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Post by BIGGORILLAINK on Aug 28, 2012 0:38:48 GMT
I know right who ever owns own it's like having sword gold. I agree I'd trade alot blades and $ for a sword like that just luv that grip and hilt on such a hefty blade. The Kriegschwert is close but there's just something about it. I bet An Alb 13th cent squire great sword would great with a bottle grip like that mmm.
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, I was lucky enough to come across a few unexpected sources of discretionary income and bonuses after I got back to the states. All of a sudden I ended up with a lot of surprise sword money and...you know how it is. 
Don't think that'll happen again for quite a while.
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