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Post by kidcasanova on May 21, 2008 8:04:36 GMT
In my recent MRL catalog, these swords are listed as wallhangers only.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2008 13:45:30 GMT
From the windlass web site Both swords, though fantastical in nature, still have all of the functionality which has become synonymous with blades made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Unlike any swords we have made in the past, these two pieces have undergone a new process of high-tech powder coating,to give them either the black or white luster finish needed for each of these unique characters. I also spoke to the customer service department again today the blades are of the same quality as their other swords and has been hardened, heat treated how ever you want to say it...
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2008 22:54:51 GMT
i ahve almost 2 years worth of back MRL catalogs and dont see "wallhanger" mentioned anywere . i wish we knew someone who has got one , cuz if they are the normal windlass line then ill get one and do some cutting after sharpening, but i dont wanna get something that would snap in half
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Post by kidcasanova on May 22, 2008 9:56:07 GMT
I JUST got a new MRL/Atlanta Cutlery catalog last week or so, and on the page for the G.I. JOE swords it says:
You're right, "wallhanger" is never used. However, the warning clearly denotes it's nature. I'm sure Windlass only used carbon steel because that's what the company has laying around. It would be more difficult for it to go out of its way to procure stainless when it has steel right there.
I'm not saying the swords wont cut. I'm just telling you what the catalog says.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2008 10:32:28 GMT
ah i see it now, sorry, ya then they pry wouldnt hold up the best to any heavy cutting, it a shame tho cuz that black blade looks like it could do some mean cuts,,
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2008 13:29:53 GMT
OK one last time then I'll shut up on the matter, Call MRL and ask them.. They told me two days ago that the blades on these swords go through the same heat treat as all their other swords!!....but they are designed as a collectors items not for cutting and cutting with them will end their value as such, plus the handles are not constructed the same...now if that is true or not I don't know but it's a lot closer than just speculating. Here's the phone number 1-800-883-8838 Here's the item number 500932
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2008 5:28:48 GMT
Taking a good look at the swords, I would say that the blade is exactally the same construction as and other Windlass just as they say. The handles though look like they would be quite a weak point. They look like molded plastic or resin. While there are types of those that can be very strong they can also be quite brittle. Also there is no pommel to peen or screw on and no sings of pins through the handle. This leaves epoxy or direct casting onto the blade either method can be very good if also pinned but when used alone the vibration transferred to it durring cutting will break down the hold. I think these would be great for display and probably ok for swinging in forms with no impacts but observation of the handles leads me to judge them unusable for actual contact, even with plastic bottles.
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Post by 293master293 on May 26, 2008 5:57:03 GMT
Taking a good look at the swords, I would say that the blade is exactally the same construction as and other Windlass just as they say. The handles though look like they would be quite a weak point. They look like molded plastic or resin. While there are types of those that can be very strong they can also be quite brittle. Also there is no pommel to peen or screw on and no sings of pins through the handle. This leaves epoxy or direct casting onto the blade either method can be very good if also pinned but when used alone the vibration transferred to it durring cutting will break down the hold. I think these would be great for display and probably ok for swinging in forms with no impacts but observation of the handles leads me to judge them unusable for actual contact, even with plastic bottles. The handles are cast aluminum. As I have stated in a previous comment, the handles are secured to the tang by a nut like thing. BTW, the handles are hollow.
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Post by Matthew Stagmer on May 29, 2008 23:30:37 GMT
I made a version of the sword for a guy at Dragon Con. I was told that Ray Park actually looked at the sword that I made and he liked alot...2 weeks later he signed the deal for the movie. I also met Tony Swatton who made the original swords and the Destro mask for the new movie. Fun times.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2008 23:38:24 GMT
thats sweet how much did it run ya?
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2008 13:03:19 GMT
Uh leoghan, Matt made the sword, he is an artist in steel
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Post by Matthew Stagmer on May 30, 2008 13:45:29 GMT
That was for a stage combat show he was doing. I gave him a break. I think I sold it for $325
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2008 1:48:19 GMT
Uh leoghan, Matt made the sword, he is an artist in steel yes i was aware of that sorry if i misstated myself. iwas just wonder about how much it cost to make such a beautiful sword didnt mean any disrespect , sorry if i did so
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2008 2:17:32 GMT
I don't think you caused anything even close to disrespect, you question was just a little misstated I like to point these things out so we can all better ourselves.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2008 2:24:12 GMT
ok then , thank you. ;D
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