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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 4, 2012 3:14:59 GMT
I decided to record a quick-ish look over of my new Savoy just to go over a few points in the construction and so forth, answer a couple of questions- that sort of thing. If I get a lot of requests for a full written review I'll do that as well. I liked the way another member described his review as more of a "show & tell" - so thanks for that ken kata- I'm using it ------------------ Stats from VA:Overall Length: 44 ½ in Type XIIIa Blade Blade Length: 35 in Fuller Length: 16 1/4 in Blade Width at Guard 113/16th in Blade Width 2 inches from the tip: 7/8th in Handle Length: 7 1/4 in Style 5 Guard is 8 3/8th in Pommel Type J (oval) 1 13/16th tall 2 3/16th wide Weight: 3 lb 2 oz Overall weight with scabbard: 4 lb 2 oz P.O.B. 5 1/4 inch from Guard
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Post by jhart06 on Jun 4, 2012 3:28:01 GMT
Fine looking blade there sir.
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Post by Paul on Jun 4, 2012 9:22:59 GMT
Nice sword, you wear it well
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jun 4, 2012 10:43:02 GMT
Nice looking blade Chris, good steady hand on the camera too... for this show and tell.
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Post by William Swiger on Jun 4, 2012 11:04:04 GMT
Good video Chris. Now they will peen, looks like something I will pick up near term.
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Post by Rifleman Lizard on Jun 4, 2012 11:52:20 GMT
Very cool. It looks so much better peened than the hex nut configuration! I like your choice of colours too.
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Post by ChrisA on Jun 4, 2012 13:30:12 GMT
Thanks Chris. Excellent review and good camera work.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 4, 2012 13:54:45 GMT
thank you everyone. I thought I was rushing the video a bit when viewing across the blade and so forth- so it's nice to hear it was actually okay. I really do like it peened- feels more "right" somehow to me, and the welded (tig, I think) cross is great too. I think this might have been the last sword to come out of the CSS with the old finish (at least definitely on of the last few)... but I might just end up taking a scotchbrite pad to it to give it a more satin sheen anyway. I want to even out the finish on the blade, reduce some of the rougher sanding/grind marks, so the hilt might also get touched up to better match. The colours came out better than I hoped and I like this look more than the original version (sorry RifleChris ) ..tell ya what though- I have got to get real cutting practice in as I am woefully bad at this whole straight edged blade thing...
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Post by chuckinohio on Jun 4, 2012 14:29:19 GMT
I think that you have set a new precedent for reviews, plain pictures will pale in comparison from now on.
Thats the first VA chape that I've seen that wasn't epoxied on the scabbard. Sonny better crack the whip, his troop of elves are slacking!!
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 5, 2012 2:26:34 GMT
seems from many accounts the CSS is busy busy and backed up with work... I think video reviews are great but also many people don't have the internet speed to watch a lot of vids- so pictures and words will always have a place. Plus if you forget something it's a pain to make a new video and edit that in :lol: But yes, I believe I will add a video component to any review I do from now on. This was really just a quickie trial I guess. I could have easily talked for a half hour or more LOL (I barely even talked about the blade itself) - don't know if anyone would want to watch that much
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Post by Todash on Jun 5, 2012 14:02:47 GMT
Love the sword and the vid. Good job!
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Post by willhart on Jun 5, 2012 15:47:54 GMT
I love the video review. Great job!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 1:09:42 GMT
Great video review, the camera work felt very professional and the quality of presentation was excellent.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 7, 2012 1:37:20 GMT
thank you everyone - I really thought I was shaky with the camera :oops:
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Post by Sir Tre on Jun 12, 2012 22:56:43 GMT
very sweet sword porn
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Post by Neil G. on Jun 13, 2012 11:46:29 GMT
Ahhh yes, awesome video - the big question is though... will it blend?
No seriously, though I'd like to see something getting cut when you get a chance to get around to it.
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Post by jhart06 on Jun 13, 2012 13:35:08 GMT
Yeah, c'mon Chris.. I'll take a cutting vid of my crap-tastic performances if you will. You can't be that bad
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Post by Lunaman on Jun 13, 2012 21:11:59 GMT
Well this is all kinds of excellent. +2
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