Kelmain's Eclectic Cache

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Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 5:53:23 GMT

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Update

I have been planning on posting some nicely organized and arranged pictures of some of my collection for months, nay, years now. However, there always seems to be one more piece on which I'm waiting, or some customization I'm half finished with, or just a couple more really good pictures of this piece or that display. I'm resolved that this process will never be started if I don't just get something out. So, since I am facing a Monday deadline on an important work project that I planned to finish over this weekend, this seems like the perfect time to further procrastinate on it and try my hand at organizing a collection post. What I have gotten ready to go to one degree or another so far reflects about half my collection. It does cover most of the nicer pieces though.

4/2/2012 - Updated with a few natural light pics and an additional sword or three.

5/27/1014 - Finally getting around to updating the collection a bit since I moved. Since the cache has grown to over 100 swords and other weapons now, I won't try to include detail pics of every new acquisition in the last couple years, but I would like to show off my home armoury/office that I have now gotten close to the way I want it. I'm leaving the detail pics in for those swords I posted originally. The work office hasn't changed much since the original post, so I'll leave those pictures up as well.

I'm too lazy to resize all of the images to fit, so don't forget to click the "Print View" icon in the upper right to get the full pictures.

The Work Office:
As displayed currently

A closer look
Customized Windlass Certanouva

DSA Gothic Bastard

Del Tin Schiavona

VA Actium

The (New) Home Office:
As you ascend the stairs to the sanctum.

Rack 1

Fan 1

Rack 2

Rack 3

Fan 2

Fan 3

Fan 4

This is the first suit of chainmail I made back in 1983. The expanded sections which are the lighter rings were added around 1990. It is 12GA steel rings and the shirt by itself weighs about 40 lbs and I used to fight in it all day. I have slacked off to a 28 lb riveted suit these days.

And an urn full of miscellaneous swords, scabbards, wasters, etc.

And a few more closeups

Albion Munich

Albion Crecy Great Swerde

Albion Landgraf

Albion 15th Century Bastard (pending a regrip)

Albion Templar

John Lundemo - Sword of Hope

Customized Del Tin Bastard

Del Tin Gothic Bastard

Custom Bronze-Fitted Viking

Arms & Armor Bohemian Broadsword

Atrim Makers Mark

Custom Rapier and Main Gauche

VA Malatesta II

Windlass Erbach

MRL Classical Rapier

Kris Cutlery Gladius

BKS Fantasy Scimitar & VA Warder

Atrim/Christian Fletch Borderwatch

Windlass Customs

HT GSOW Custom

BKS Clamshell small cutlass

Unk Laconian

Bronze Spear head and butt cap

To be continued...

Last Edit: May 30, 2014 1:26:48 GMT by Deleted

chrisperoni Member Senior Forumite Posts: 6,284	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 5:58:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chrisperoni on Sept 11, 2011 5:58:10 GMT Images not coming up
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kelmain Member Posts: 121	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 7:52:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kelmain on Sept 11, 2011 7:52:11 GMT Arrgh. Seems to preview fine, but once I submit, it sometimes gets chopped up? Try it in "Compatability View".

Dave Kelly Senior Forumite Posts: 3,628	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 11:10:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dave Kelly on Sept 11, 2011 11:10:08 GMT Work office??? Looks like a play pen to me. Any one entering that inner sanctum either flees peeing themselves, or joins you in absorded delight over the wonderland of ancient honors. ( I'd like to schedule an appointment...)
	Introduc harioli. Praeterea oportet esse harioli. Et quidam etiam arbustis. ( Bring in the clowns. There ought to be clowns. And some Shrubbery too. )

William Swiger Global Moderator Retired Global Moderator "If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness" — Theodore Roosevelt Posts: 11,040	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 12:03:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by William Swiger on Sept 11, 2011 12:03:14 GMT Very nice stuff. A couple on my list to get.
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Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 13:31:39 GMT

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Post by kelmain on Sept 11, 2011 13:31:39 GMT

Dave Kelly wrote
Work office??? Any one entering that inner sanctum either flees peeing themselves, or joins you in absorded delight over the wonderland of ancient honors.

Oh, it does draw a fair number of comments. Probably more out of my earshot. :-) But all in all, Dave, it lacks the floor to ceiling armoury feel that your home conveys. :shock: There is still ample room for meetings and shuffling interminable papers. It would probably be more jarring if I was in a less bellicose profession.

The real problem with swords in an office is that I often find myself prattling on to visitors far beyond their level of actual interest. I try not to be too eccentric, but I do occasionally find myself talking to someone who has that glassy look in their eye and I know I've succeeded in labelled myself an oddball.

William Swiger Global Moderator Retired Global Moderator "If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness" — Theodore Roosevelt Posts: 11,040	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 13:47:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by William Swiger on Sept 11, 2011 13:47:50 GMT Guess you don't catch any crap when you have to pink slip somebody :-)
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TheCrunchyCrouton Member Posts: 246	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 13:59:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TheCrunchyCrouton on Sept 11, 2011 13:59:57 GMT I'm really digging your home set up, looks a lot like what I had in mind for when my collection is big enough.
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kelmain Member Posts: 121	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 11, 2011 19:38:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kelmain on Sept 11, 2011 19:38:41 GMT William Swiger wrote Guess you don't catch any crap when you have to pink slip somebody :-) You'd think not. Unfortunately, I work for the Guvment. We don't ever fire anybody. :roll:

William Swiger Global Moderator Retired Global Moderator "If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness" — Theodore Roosevelt Posts: 11,040	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 12, 2011 16:58:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by William Swiger on Sept 12, 2011 16:58:09 GMT Understand that. Civil service is what I do now for a profession.
	Last Edit: Sept 13, 2011 3:47:35 GMT by Deleted "We can have no "50-50" allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all." — Theodore Roosevelt

Todash Member Posts: 697	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 12, 2011 18:38:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Todash on Sept 12, 2011 18:38:42 GMT Dang dude, I think you need a few more items in your collection, which is very nice, BTW.
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Bryn Member Posts: 643	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 13, 2011 15:09:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Bryn on Sept 13, 2011 15:09:56 GMT Very nice! I wish I had an office that looked like that... Also, I appreciate the Brotherhood of Steel in the background. That was a damn fine game.
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Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 15, 2011 22:36:21 GMT

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Post by kelmain on Sept 15, 2011 22:36:21 GMT

Bryn wrote
Also, I appreciate the Brotherhood of Steel in the background. That was a damn fine game.

I wondered if anyone would notice that. It doesn't exactly match the rest of the decor, but I haven't been able to convince my wife that we need an 8' tall, laser rifle weilding sentry inside the atrium as you come in the front door. I'm wearing her down though.

Deepbluedave Member Senior Forumite Posts: 1,692	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Sept 17, 2011 21:37:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deepbluedave on Sept 17, 2011 21:37:44 GMT Very nice office setup, really like how you use the wooden backing to display the swords. That Munich just looks so elegant, great photos too very clear.
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kelmain Member Posts: 121	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Apr 2, 2012 17:36:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kelmain on Apr 2, 2012 17:36:56 GMT Added pictures of a few new swords and some natural light pics of some of the old standbys.

Dave Kelly Senior Forumite Posts: 3,628	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Apr 2, 2012 21:17:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dave Kelly on Apr 2, 2012 21:17:48 GMT Long time no hear from. Very nice images. Good grief that Ludemo blade looks broad as an air craft carrier. Just how wide is the base anyway?
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Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Apr 16, 2012 19:28:47 GMT

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Dave Kelly wrote
Long time no hear from. Very nice images.

Good grief that Ludemo blade looks broad as an air craft carrier. Just how wide is the base anyway?

Thanks Dave. Hope you've been well. I've been swamped and barely get to scan the boards these days.

The SoH is quite wide, but not quite as broad as it may appear from a couple of the perspectives in the pics. The blade is 2 5/8" at the base, 33" long, and scary sharp. I bought it for the gorgeous styling, but it has somewhat surprisingly to me, become my favorite handling sword as well.

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Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Apr 16, 2012 21:32:52 GMT

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Post by Dave Kelly on Apr 16, 2012 21:32:52 GMT

The SoH is quite wide, but not quite as broad as it may appear from a couple of the perspectives in the pics. The blade is 2 5/8" at the base, 33" long, and scary sharp. I bought it for the gorgeous styling, but it has somewhat surprisingly to me, become my favorite handling sword as well.

Hey "almost" 3 inches is a LOT. :lol:

But it also has a relatiely neutral feel, I would imagine, being very user friendly.

Very Nice. ( All of it...)

Introduc harioli. Praeterea oportet esse harioli. Et quidam etiam arbustis.

( Bring in the clowns. There ought to be clowns. And some Shrubbery too. )

Don Boogie Member Posts: 651	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Apr 17, 2012 17:08:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Don Boogie on Apr 17, 2012 17:08:32 GMT I really like youre room setup man
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kelmain Member Posts: 121	Kelmain's Eclectic Cache Apr 18, 2012 11:40:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kelmain on Apr 18, 2012 11:40:41 GMT Thanks, Don. Can't remember where I bought the tapestry, but try here. The painting is by Edmund Blair Leighton. search.store.yahoo.net/simplytap ... earch.html

mrstabby: Been thinking the same - but the person that set up the page might not be there anymore and old code gets messy when not maintained. Might be a "repair subscriptions, destroy function X, repair X, destroy Y" situation by now - would mean a total overhaul. Nov 18, 2024 7:29:27 GMT

eastman: problems with the forum software are the cause, not a goal to limit the club. There is an error with the software that messes up activities that require the sending of email. Nov 18, 2024 3:57:36 GMT

choseychas: That's what I figured, wasn't sure if it had become a limited club where you have to know someone to get in or what was going on. Nov 18, 2024 2:39:40 GMT

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Post by William Swiger on Sept 11, 2011 12:03:14 GMT

Post by kelmain on Sept 11, 2011 13:31:39 GMT

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Post by TheCrunchyCrouton on Sept 11, 2011 13:59:57 GMT

Post by kelmain on Sept 11, 2011 19:38:41 GMT

Post by William Swiger on Sept 12, 2011 16:58:09 GMT

Post by Todash on Sept 12, 2011 18:38:42 GMT

Post by Bryn on Sept 13, 2011 15:09:56 GMT

Post by kelmain on Sept 15, 2011 22:36:21 GMT

Post by Deepbluedave on Sept 17, 2011 21:37:44 GMT

Post by kelmain on Apr 2, 2012 17:36:56 GMT

Post by Dave Kelly on Apr 2, 2012 21:17:48 GMT

Post by kelmain on Apr 16, 2012 19:28:47 GMT

Post by Dave Kelly on Apr 16, 2012 21:32:52 GMT

Post by Don Boogie on Apr 17, 2012 17:08:32 GMT

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