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Post by Deepbluedave on Dec 2, 2016 8:56:38 GMT
Had a bit of a Christmas rush, first up a Albion Baron with Christian Fletcher fittings.  Next a 1867 Dragoon Sabre, Dave Kelly wa also nice enough to throw in a freebie a US M1833 dragoon sabre but that will be given to my brother.  Another oldie 1796 Cavalry Sabre.  And finally a Kuhkuri from the local knife show  |
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Post by Paul on Dec 2, 2016 12:49:29 GMT
Interesting mix Dave, nicely done.
That Kuhkure is pretty cool dont think I've seen a full exposed tang one before.
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Post by Croccifixio on Dec 2, 2016 14:09:27 GMT
You got most of what I wanted from the classifieds (Baron and 1867). Nice!
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Post by Verity on Dec 2, 2016 17:51:16 GMT
Beautiful collection! I strive to one day have a collection that can compete with these! I can't even pick of many that I envy the most! I think it may be the Odin leafblade or the yeshua hilted sabers/scimitars.... that certain dark elf would be proud.
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Post by Deepbluedave on Dec 2, 2016 20:27:41 GMT
Paul the Kuhkuri is from the Kuhkuri house in Nepal, they had a stall at the Adelaide knife show was a lot of different designs including the more traditional ones, this one just appealed to me the most, though I did change the handle a bit, it was rounded with only one finger grove I filed the sides flat and added the other finger groves for a better feeling grip. I was after a camp / garden chopper but didn't want a hand axe, what drew me to this one was the but cap to stop my hand slipping and blade is 9mm thick at the spine so wont break. Here is a link to there Australia webpage. Edit... take a look at some of their custom offerings too very tempted on one of those big choppers. www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/products.php?id=3734f87Croccifixio you have to be quick on the classifieds sometimes though I'm very surprised the Baron lasted as long as it did, I missed out when it came up for sale a few months ago and thought I did again when it was back up as pm's where sent before I saw it, but it was still there a few days later so thought why not. |
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 2, 2016 20:38:15 GMT
i like your pictures, is that your backyard or what? always looks quite clear
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Post by Croccifixio on Dec 3, 2016 3:49:59 GMT
Paul the Kuhkuri is from the Kuhkuri house in Nepal, they had a stall at the Adelaide knife show was a lot of different designs including the more traditional ones, this one just appealed to me the most, though I did change the handle a bit, it was rounded with only one finger grove I filed the sides flat and added the other finger groves for a better feeling grip. I was after a camp / garden chopper but didn't want a hand axe, what drew me to this one was the but cap to stop my hand slipping and blade is 9mm thick at the spine so wont break. Here is a link to there Australia webpage. Edit... take a look at some of their custom offerings too very tempted on one of those big choppers. www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/products.php?id=3734f87Croccifixio you have to be quick on the classifieds sometimes though I'm very surprised the Baron lasted as long as it did, I missed out when it came up for sale a few months ago and thought I did again when it was back up as pm's where sent before I saw it, but it was still there a few days later so thought why not. I made an offer on the Baron (on installments) but was only going to be able to fully pay by end of the month so I was only the Plan B. With the 1867, it was really just the horrible shipping otherwise it would have been mine too :p That's what happens when you have to keep a tight budget due to a new member of the family. Only so much money to play with :) I did use the money for some new toys though... |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Dec 3, 2016 7:03:44 GMT
Stormmaster it is the back corner of my garden, that spot catches a lot of afternoon sun for good natural light.
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Post by Robert on Dec 3, 2016 14:28:21 GMT
Ahhh, it was YOU with the CF baron!!! Congratz on an amazgin new sword and collection overall, I really like your swiss sabers. And the background light reminds me of Italy during summer evening, especially with the orange cloth. Really cool
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Post by Deepbluedave on Feb 12, 2017 4:49:24 GMT
Something I was not expecting to arrive showed up this week my Raven Armouries Stormbringer pictured here next to another new acquisition an Albion Knud      It also came with a set of Bronze skeletons the "Children of the Hydra" from the 1963 movie classic Jason and the Argonauts.  Hre is a link to some better photos for those interested. www.raven-armoury.co.uk/CoTH/set.html |
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Post by Faldarin on Feb 12, 2017 5:20:11 GMT
This is what I was hoping to see - up close pics of the Stormbringer. Wow.  I'm not familiar with what it's based on - but I saw your comment in the other thread about it. It's more than drool-worthy. |
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Post by Verity on Feb 12, 2017 5:27:50 GMT
This is what I was hoping to see - up close pics of the Stormbringer. Wow. :D I'm not familiar with what it's based on - but I saw your comment in the other thread about it. It's more than drool-worthy. One of the two swords wielded by Elric... anti-hero of the Michael Moorcock series of novels. It's twin "brother" being Mournblade. I wonder if this consumes souls like the one it's patterned after... Beautiful piece Dave! My envy continues to grow with every new acquisition you get. ;) |
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Post by Robert on Feb 12, 2017 9:49:14 GMT
Considering you mentioned you ordered 2 swords from Raven Armoury, is threre a chace we get to see Mournblade as well?
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Post by Thomas Jay on Feb 12, 2017 9:52:34 GMT
I am sorry, dear Sir, but I beg to differ.
That is not a collection .... that is an armoury.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Feb 12, 2017 14:33:10 GMT
How is the Raven Armoury M1893 to you?
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Post by harrybeck on Feb 12, 2017 16:01:40 GMT
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Post by Deepbluedave on Feb 26, 2017 11:40:14 GMT
Considering you mentioned you ordered 2 swords from Raven Armoury, is threre a chace we get to see Mournblade as well? Hey Robert, I am still waiting on a few more swords from Raven Armouries and one of them is a Mourneblade but it is a different design than the Rodney Mathews Stormbringer so they won't make a matched pair, I'll have to wait and see how it handles before I think about ordering another stormbringer to match that one. How is the Raven Armoury M1893 to you? Hi Jordan the 1893 is a very light fast and nimble sabre it handles very well to me, but I have never had any formal training so my mileage might be a bit off and to be honest I prefer curved sabres so it does not get handled that often, though it is stunning to look at, as for the workmanship it is flawless, I will try to get some better photos of it soon as the ones I have put up so far do not do it justice. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 10:50:38 GMT
Wow. So this is what sword heaven looks like!
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Post by rebane on Aug 16, 2017 0:59:25 GMT
Superb! What else can be said. Also love the display cases!
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Post by Deepbluedave on Feb 5, 2018 12:16:01 GMT
Had a sword day today, first one in quite a while thought I'd update this thread, with these new additions. Fable Blades - Dance of the Marsh Wader  pictured here next to a Longship Custom  Albion Mercenary bought second hand but in new condition.    Albion Principe second hand but in new condition, thanks Paul for setting this one up.     Swords on the table at the start of my cutting session. Albion - Principe Longship Armoury - Justice Albion - Mercenary Longship - Verrimus Longship - Steerboard Fable Blades - Dance of the Marsh Wader Odinblades - Hollow ground Longsword Longship - Morrigan Arms and Armour - Kreigsmesser Albion - Baron blade with Christin Fletcher fittings   |
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I'm not familiar with what it's based on - but I saw your comment in the other thread about it. It's more than drool-worthy.
