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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 10, 2011 13:08:01 GMT
I'm looking for examples of the different colours oferred by Sonny/CSS.
I see the colours he has as options but I need to see them on swords-- and I'm not always sure if I'm seeing the colour I think I am. (as in not sure between antique brown, and rust, etc...just an example- I'm looking for as many colour examples as I can get)
If you have a sword and know what colour you ordered for it could you post a pic or a link so I may get a better idea?
Thanks!
July 9 2011
edit/add: renamed thread
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Post by johnapsega on Jun 10, 2011 15:59:33 GMT
Is the color chart on the CSS website I looked for one and could not find it?
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Post by Aaron on Jun 10, 2011 21:29:53 GMT
Both done in an antique green.  |
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Post by Lunaman on Jun 10, 2011 22:36:31 GMT
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 11, 2011 3:04:37 GMT
johnapsega - if you check any sword for sale it should have drop down menu choices under the main pic with scabbard and grip colour selection
Aaron and Lunman- thanks! Just what I need!
Keep it coming anyone else please.
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Post by johnapsega on Jun 11, 2011 3:16:11 GMT
Thanks chris ill look it up.
and guys beautiful blades you have there.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 11, 2011 5:48:03 GMT
Anyone have an example of 'rust' ?
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Post by Lunaman on Jun 11, 2011 6:17:35 GMT
john, thanks. chris--Happy to help. And chuckinohio does have an example--his new warsword has a rust scabbard. But he said the one picture he did have didn't show the color well. Maybe he could take another?
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 11, 2011 6:27:37 GMT
oh yeah! Nice call, thanks. I'll go bug him for a better pic  That was the one where he thought it looked like a pumpkin, right? |
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Post by Lunaman on Jun 11, 2011 6:32:31 GMT
That be it. And no problem--happy to help.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 11, 2011 6:43:31 GMT
I'm really diggin' the colour scheme on your Venetian. Would you say oxblood is a brighter/lighter red than this antique dark red? (I know it says 'dark' in the name... bear with me if you can  ) |
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Post by Lunaman on Jun 11, 2011 7:05:14 GMT
Thanks, mate--I dig it too. As for oxblood, I've not seen any oxblood products from Valiant yet, but generally it indicates a bit more brown in the red. I have an Albion oxblood grip and it's "brown-er" compared to the Venetian, but just as dark. The "Dark Antique Red" as it was called on Christian's website (I'm assuming it's the same as the 'Antique Red' on the Valiant site) is a wonderful deep red that reminds me of...I dunno, vampire blood or something. :lol: It's my absolute favorite grip color.   Here's Albion's oxblood:  |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jun 11, 2011 7:11:49 GMT
After seeing a comparison, Luna, you've converted me. I've had oxblood in mind for the leather on one of my designs, but the antique red is simply gorgeous and would suit it so much better.
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Post by Lunaman on Jun 11, 2011 7:28:45 GMT
Hah! I think it's a lovely color. People sometimes look at me funny when I say I want my dream "ranger sword" to be red--this is why. Green's still my favorite color in everyday life. But give me my swords in Antique RED. :twisted:
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jun 11, 2011 7:49:39 GMT
Blue's my favorite in everyday life, but I'd prefer antique red or a dark green since I've rarely seen a good purple or blue that didn't look nearly black, except for Sonny's work with the latter.
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Post by chuckinohio on Jun 12, 2011 14:10:10 GMT
As requested CSS War Sword- Tan grip Rust Scabbard  CSS 304S- Dark Brown grip Antique Brown scabbard  CSS Hanwei/Tinker GSOW- Chocolate Brown grip Tan scabbard  CSS Hanwei/Tinker Norman- Chocolate Brown grip and scabbard  CSS Hanwei/Tinker Viking- Antique Brown grip Medium Brown scabbard  |
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 12, 2011 17:01:49 GMT
FANTASIC! There's one fine repository of CSS colour-ey goodness. Karma worthy in fact. I appreciate the effort everybody, thank you
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Post by SwordFan on Jul 7, 2011 19:40:31 GMT
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Post by ghost on Jul 7, 2011 19:47:25 GMT
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Post by Lunaman on Jul 7, 2011 19:50:47 GMT
Thanks for the input ghost-- as I said I haven't had the valiant oxblood in-hand to compare. The "blood" description is pretty accurate to the antique red, though. :lol:
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That was the one where he thought it looked like a pumpkin, right?
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My VA Knights Templar is full oxblood grip and scabbard so the tone is a bit easier to notice.
