Lunaman
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Post by Lunaman on Jan 9, 2011 23:47:52 GMT
I think this might be one of those cases where Gus hasn't been making the blades for this sword, so it's listed as "out of stock," but if you send an inquiry to Christian he could get one commissioned. Seems like a lot of the Atrims on Christian's site used to work like this.
It is odd, though, I haven't heard tale of anyone else getting a Venetian since I got mine, or ever seeing it in stock. :?: I know there are at least two around--because mine is NOT the main "model" on Christian's site. (Mine had an undyed grip when I contacted Christian and these ones aren't dismountable for grip swapping.)
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jan 9, 2011 23:56:32 GMT
I spoke to Christian about the Venetian Bastard Sword recently... as I wanted to get one. He said he has not had a blade for one in ages... and could not say when in the future he would have one again. It seems dead in the water on that one. Like you say... I know there is at least one other Venetian Bastard out there... the first one... but I think there MIGHT be only those two. Yours is the only one I have ever heard of anyone having. A damn shame... its a super pretty sword and I want one.
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Post by chuckinohio on Jan 10, 2011 0:25:54 GMT
Did Christian give any sense that if he had a firm commitment from someone to buy one, that Gus would kick out a blade for it? A Venetian that is. Gus has a lot of irons in the fire though judging from conversations lately, and perhaps he just does not have time to do one.
Maybe a similar profile blade(if one exists) sent to Christian would score you a Venetian, much like the Bresciawatch he did a while back. Just a thought.
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Post by TomK on Jan 10, 2011 0:29:32 GMT
I just got off the phone with Gus and we talked about this.
first of all I would like to remind everyone that what we are seeing right now is a little bit of a slow-down that resulted from numerous small problems ganging up on Gus, Sonny, and Christian.
Sonny is still swamped under a shipment from China, Gus has had machine troubles (which are pretty much resolved now) and Christian has his own things going on that I am not privy to.
on this sword specifically I can tell Christian when he will be able to see another 1432 blade and that is as soon as the delivery guy can get it from Gus to him because Gus has one in his shop right now finished and ready to go. I hear there may be issues getting the hilt parts though. we gotta remember that the Chimera line is so named for a reason: it is a three headed beast. Christian, Sonny, and Gus all have to get together and we know there have been difficulties for two of those three at least. also Gus tells me that the Venetian has not gotten a lot of attention or demand and who can blame them for not wanting to stock the shelves with swords people aren't going to buy.
SO, if you really want one of these hang patient for a few days while Gus and Christian make sure they have everything they need. Gus promised to call me back tomorrow once he and Christian have talked so I can let you all know what is going on.
Either way there should be a 1432 available soon even if they cannot scare up the Valiant parts. I can certainly understand why people would want this sexy sword and I am mystified as to why Venetians have not been flying out of Christian's shop like mad. I mean after all this guy is just a super sized 1557 and everyone seems to know how great that sword is.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jan 10, 2011 0:31:12 GMT
What the heck is a "Spadonawatch" :?: Why do you stick the knife in me sir... you know that a blade that might have worked for a makeshift Venetian Bastard Sword is no longer with me... :cry: You sir, are mean. When I spoke to him about the Venetian Bastard Sword I got the impression he could not commit to getting a blade for one anytime soon. I basically told him I wanted one... and what might the timeframe be... and he said he had no clue, had not had a blade for that sword in ages... and had a line of people waiting for one even if he did get it, so I would be in the back of that line. So... no Venetian Bastard Sword for me anytime soon... You, on the other hand, have donor blades available... maybe you should try and see if he could turn one into a Venetian Bastard for you?
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Post by chuckinohio on Jan 10, 2011 0:47:12 GMT
Christian made a Borderwatch from a Brescia Spadona for a fellow over on MA last year I think? ? Hence the name Bresciawatch or Borderspadona or some such. As far as the donor blade, I spoke before I thought :oops: And actually the Christian Fletcher treatments are foremost in my mind as we spoke about earlier. I haven't decided which way to go just yet, but you have just firmed one thought in my head for one of them. Yeah that one. if I can be guaranteed that the handling of that blade will not change, I am game all day.
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Post by TomK on Jan 11, 2011 3:18:05 GMT
got an update:
talked to Gus and it sounds like the Venetian Bastard Sword is going to be available again soon so if you want one of these it is time to start putting money down. Seems like the Venetian slipped through the cracks and got lost in the summer shuffle. no matter what happened Vinny is back! welcome back Vinny
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