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Post by Anders on Dec 19, 2010 6:53:11 GMT
Oh yeah, Powning is an artist. Everything the man produces is insanely high-end heirloom-level stuff. Though, that particular one is by far my favourite.
I hear you. I favour sabers and backswords in general before double edged swords, but I admit I've never handled a viking sword. Not that I wouldn't appriciate the chance if it presented itself. Been kinda sort of interested in a single-edged viking sword on occasion, as a matter of fact.
(Powning has had a couple of those as well, by the way.)
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Post by Federico on Dec 20, 2010 7:50:05 GMT
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 27, 2010 6:08:03 GMT
Hi Federico. Thanks for the vote! I have to agree that is possibly my most beautiful piece to date, possibly...  I'm a big Jake Powning fan too and would vote his Vardhllokur as one of my faves of his pieces too. Here are the pics you were looking for. My site is hotlink protected so they needed to be hosted:    |
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Post by Lunaman on Dec 28, 2010 0:58:59 GMT
Spectacular piece, that one, Brenno. Still my favorite fableblade.  I'd like to submit this piece by Peter Johnsson (from his personal workshop, not Albion) as one of the best-looking swords in the world. It's his interpretation of the "Vorpal Sword" of the hero in the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. It draws inspiration from some historical examples, but is meant to be Johnsson's take on a "contemporary" sword design and not to reproduce a type from history.    Snicker-snack. :twisted: |
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Post by JohnE on Dec 28, 2010 2:53:05 GMT
*drool* That sword is right up my alley. Elegant ring hilt, decorative without being overly ornate or impractical, and as far as I can tell from pictures, the workmanship is excellent. I would LOVE to own a sword like that.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 28, 2010 5:10:05 GMT
Thanks John. I loved it and it was hard to part with. It was a type that burned in my mind for ages and felt so good to finally make it, and the design blossomed as I made it.
Luna that is PJ certainly a beauty. I've long admired the overall aesthetic of it too.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 28, 2010 5:38:00 GMT
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 28, 2010 5:42:38 GMT
And one more. The collboration between Jake Powning and Uli Hennicke Love the Bog Oak carvings. mmmmmm I'd sleep with this   |
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Post by Federico on Dec 29, 2010 0:07:05 GMT
Hey Brenno, I hadn't noticed my links were dead! Thanks for fixing that for me. And yeah, your Caspian-X is fantastic. Not overtly decorated but rather simple, elegant and classy. I was wondering what was the historical inspiration behind it. I mean, it looks like a mix of a rapier and a longsword. As for Gregory de Lausnay's swords, they're very nice too. I sometimes find that his stuff is too hmmm opulent though, but he works really well ---> viewtopic.php?f=15&t=807 |
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Post by chrisperoni on Dec 30, 2010 1:10:14 GMT
I've got to post the SBG Leafblade designed by Lunaman and crafted by BKS. It's just too awesome looking to be overlooked.   |
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Post by malchya on Feb 17, 2011 20:57:17 GMT
For me, beyond any shadow of a doubt, it has to be Brenno's Even Kings Die! That is the loveliest piece of steel I have ever seen!
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Post by frankthebunny on Feb 17, 2011 21:33:31 GMT
GOOD LORD!!!!!!!
you guys should really have put a warning on this thread!!
I looked..........I passed out.............I looked again..........I passed out.........worst thing is..........I didn't bring an extra pair of pants to work so now I must wear my shame for the rest of the day.
you all owe me a new pair of pants!!
WARNING!!!
EXTREME BEAUTY CONTAINED WITHIN
CHANGE OF CLOTHING MIGHT BE REQUIRED AFTER VIEWING
MAKE SURE THERE IS SOMETHING SOFT TO LAND ON
DO NOT MIX WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
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Post by Miekka on Feb 17, 2011 21:45:35 GMT
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Post by ghost on Feb 17, 2011 21:45:45 GMT
My favorite one is John Lundemo's Celtic Wolf Leafblade.    pics are from Odinblade's site of course It just makes me drool so bad. Oh what a pattern-welded beauty ! Why do I have a feeling that Sean was the one who commissioned this... |
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Post by Enkidu on Feb 17, 2011 21:47:47 GMT
I so agree... You know that its like 46'' long ? You'd never tell by watching those pictures, it looks like a 36-40 max inches long. The blade must be friggin wide at the base. Regarding Powning's work.. i mean.. any of his swords can be part of this thread, he's simply in another league concerning details and craftmanship. Did i ever told you guys how much i like type XX's ? Did i ever told you why ? Here's why :   |
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Post by Orion on Feb 17, 2011 21:53:50 GMT
LOL Frank my thoughts exactly!! So here's mine. This sword has been and probably always will be the best looking sword in the world (to me).    |
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 17, 2011 22:05:13 GMT
Best looking sword? The Jody Samson katana:  Simplicity and elegance in form, right there. But then, I'll admit I'm a fan of almost anything Jody Samson made. :mrgreen: --Edward |
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Post by Aaron on Feb 18, 2011 3:33:33 GMT
Winner winner chicken dinner! WOW! Not at all a fan of the blade profile, but that hilt is magnificent. The faceting on the pommel alone is just incredible. I'd love to see something of that style as a side-sword.
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Post by Ilúvatar on Feb 18, 2011 7:10:20 GMT
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Post by adtharp on Feb 18, 2011 16:06:30 GMT
I absolutely love, and always have loved, the Svante from Albion....it is just so pricey....
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