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Post by Privateer Armoury on May 19, 2011 22:56:37 GMT
As always I am trying to keep up on where the Arms market is at the moment and would like some help.
There are two parts to this survey.
1. Answer the topic poll.
2. Post what pieces you are planning on purchasing in the next 6 months (type, rough price).
The piece doesn't need to be from me as many Artisans will read this thread. Help us make the
pieces you want.
Thanks and good luck!
**EDIT: to conform to forum rules**
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Post by LittleJP on May 20, 2011 2:03:43 GMT
Saving for a smallsword  Most likely a custom one from A&A |
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on May 20, 2011 2:08:32 GMT
Hoping to have $$ saved to comission a 2 handed type X from Brendan of fableblades this year
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Post by adtharp on May 20, 2011 2:37:44 GMT
I don't know what I am buying yet, could be antique, could be something custom, or could just a be a production piece or two I am interested in. Right now I am saving for my wedding, but that will be October 15, and if there is any extra money I get a sword.
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Post by Sam H on May 20, 2011 2:55:37 GMT
Isn't this post against forum rules? Read there op, the true purpose of this thread its to sell product not research. Unless this vendor has some sort of immunity from the rules this is unacceptable. If I wrong please let a mod tell me so.
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Post by Talon on May 20, 2011 4:21:31 GMT
yeah im doing the same as saito
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Post by Wes on May 20, 2011 6:55:32 GMT
Only because of where it's located:
If a mod could just move this thread over to the manufacturers & vendors forum all will be right with the world. In the meantime I'm currently working with Mad Dwarf Workshop on a custom, and MAY be picking up an SBG custom katana in the near future depending on finances.
From casual observation I'd say the most recent trend is custom pieces or production pieces with personalized touches.
Thank you for your generous offer and good luck!
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Post by George on May 20, 2011 8:44:45 GMT
I just ordered a Bugei Old Pine.
Will be ordering a SBG custom Wak and L6 Katana this year(similar to MAS but a 'better' secret source)
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Post by Wes on May 20, 2011 9:03:11 GMT
O.O
Oh please please please please review it.
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Post by George on May 20, 2011 9:42:32 GMT
Defiantly will! Im already getting great ideas for pics n things  Gonna take a while tho as, they were out of stock so gotta make me a new one |
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on May 20, 2011 10:54:32 GMT
Wrong only in that you are a bit overzealous in prtecting the forum rules... the mods job. I'm not trying to be a jerk... really Is this against the rules? Technically, yes. However I am prone to give MUCH more leeway to independent artisans and craftsmen than to mass-producers and resellers. Mr. Potter, in a previous post you stated that you emailed admin about a M&V account. Since that time other M&V's have been signed up. While I am sypathetic to you and other craftspeople, the time has come to inquire about a M&V account again. May I suggest starting here memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2and here memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=54Good Luck... and while I am going to continue to allow this post , please have a M&V account sorted before making further , similar posts. Thanks, Marc |
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Post by Privateer Armoury on May 20, 2011 16:37:47 GMT
Thanks for all the good information.
My apologies on violating the forum rules, I edited the OP to conform to the forum guidelines.
Thnaks,
Ben
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Post by Herr_Flick on May 20, 2011 20:36:51 GMT
I will probably buy one, or all during the next 6 months:
A rapier, I haven't got any so believe I will start with a Hanwei just to get a feel for them.
A V/A Castille or similar.
A type XVIIIe.
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Post by steffen on May 20, 2011 21:28:05 GMT
i'll most likely get one sword the next six months, hopefully two.
medieval quillion dagger
" short and light riding sword <26" blade
arming sword, heavier and stouter than a VA 303
longsword
cutlass
saber
price range is around 250-400$ a piece.
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Post by Bogus on May 20, 2011 23:23:16 GMT
I'm on the fence, if I get something it'll probably be a nice rapier. Trouble with my particular niche is there aren't a lot of options in between decent but basic $150 Hanweis and $1000+ semicustom jobs.
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Post by LittleJP on May 20, 2011 23:41:44 GMT
Bogus, you can always check out Darkwood Armory. They have some nice works in the middle of that range.
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Post by Bogus on May 21, 2011 5:07:34 GMT
They do, and I've considered that route, but it appears they don't make their own blades (or at least not sharp ones) so going wtih DWA would pretty much force a fencing rapier. Which isn't necessarily bad but I do like to keep my options open.
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Post by Razor on May 23, 2011 9:37:44 GMT
Actually, I was looking at your left handed Hatchet Point Cutlass. But then I saw your Cutlass with the 25" blade and like that one much better, but the 1/16" thinkness makes me secound guess my purchase.
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Post by HouShe on May 23, 2011 10:13:39 GMT
Well, I have managed to get my wife looking at Cutlasses (and so the fever begins) so I will be buying her a reliable, (blunt) cutlass, for her birthday. In the meantime, I would like to get something from A&A, however, I'm more of a Chinese swords guy and there are certain issues with the jian that is made at A&A.
Of course, if I was going to get a Rapier, A&A would be the first place I look.
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Post by Anders on May 23, 2011 15:55:54 GMT
I should probably save up for that custom blade I want. Still, I how I long for a VA Warder.
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