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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2007 6:34:25 GMT
Check out these! jodysamson.com/swords.htmThese look nice.... but iv never bought one from the guy, so i don't know. Anyone seen these before? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2007 17:18:03 GMT
Nice, Jody Samson's stuff is Very top knotch. He is one of the best smiths around today IMHO.
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Post by rammstein on Jan 2, 2007 17:41:58 GMT
Jody Sampson is a VERY fine swordmaker. If you want to buy from him, you will be satisfied. believe me  . There are some reviews in myarmoury if you want to check it out. This mans work is one of the best I've seen for fantasy weapons. |
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Jan 2, 2007 17:50:51 GMT
Jody is the guy that made the original Conan movie swords...
He does not forge them, however and is not a smith.
Jody's blades are made by stock removal.
Very nice, and you would certainly be happy with any of them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2007 22:56:04 GMT
Nice fantasy swords. That site is fun to look through. The swords are insanely priced.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2007 18:02:54 GMT
i cant believe the design on some of those things, amazing....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2007 16:25:57 GMT
I agree that sword are amazing.But they are so expensive that i doubt that I'll ever buy one.However a few years ago I fought that I won't be able to give more than 250$ for a sword and I was wrong..totally wrong
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2007 21:10:18 GMT
Those are some really cool designs. Terribly expensive.
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Post by leezoo on Jan 24, 2007 21:19:16 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2007 13:55:34 GMT
Man, those are friggin' awesome! Wish I could afford one!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2007 18:02:48 GMT
I think that odinblades.com are much better and have a much wider range and seem to know more about the actual physics not just the looks.
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Post by hankreinhardt on Jun 1, 2007 17:18:57 GMT
I've only seen a couple of the swords, but they felt pretty heavy to me. I do think that the Conan sword is one of the most useless swords that I ever seen. We sold it, after all, I needed to make a living, but when asked about it I had to tell the truth. I don't know whether Jody designed it or merely followed instruction, but it was obvious that whoever did design it knew nothing about swords and sword play.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2007 18:45:20 GMT
What does "lost wax" castings mean?
Almost all the guards and pommels are made this way. I know what a casting is but its the "lost wax" im lost on
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Post by hankreinhardt on Jun 2, 2007 1:19:15 GMT
Justin,Lost wax casting has been around for a couple of thousand years at least. The original design is made in wax. This is then covered with the mold material, leaving a few gates. The hot metal is then poured into the mold, and the metals burns out the wax which is flows out one of the gates or is turned to vapor. This leaves the core which will be in the exact shape of the wax master. Properly done and with care and you get very good results with little or no cleanup.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2007 1:23:45 GMT
Thanks Hank ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 22:28:33 GMT
I think that odinblades.com are much better and have a much wider range and seem to know more about the actual physics not just the looks. I have heard a lot of good things about that site and the smith who runs it, he has a few listed on his site that are obviosly based on The Lord of the Rings movies and are fully funcional (but also quite expensive) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 22:38:13 GMT
That hunting sword is BEAUTIFUL ! guess that is why it is not for sale.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 23:25:16 GMT
That hunting sword is BEAUTIFUL ! guess that is why it is not for sale. which sword are you refering to? |
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Aug 21, 2007 23:37:29 GMT
John's work is outstanding.... This sword is in the running with Pownings Cruelstriker for THE BEST SWORD IN THE WORLD   |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2007 0:26:20 GMT
if i buy a custom sword it will be from him
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. There are some reviews in myarmoury if you want to check it out. This mans work is one of the best I've seen for fantasy weapons.
