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Post by shadowhowler on Oct 4, 2008 19:56:52 GMT
I'll let everybody know what it really is like as soon as put my eager hands on it, but it will only happen on December 19th.... Is that your birthday? It's mine... ;D P.S. Since cutting with it is not very adviseable, I intend to swing it around just like Arnold did in the movie. I will try to record it and post to Youtube. Good luck with that... I look forward to seeing it. That sword is around 7-10 lbs right? Pulling of that cool little 'psudo-kata' Big Arnold dose in the film will not be as easy at it looks. I tried it with a basterd sword that weighed around 5 lbs back in the day... it wasn't very pretty. Then again, I suck.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 21:26:09 GMT
Looks pretty darn good frpm here... That's the first sword that ever got me into swords... +1 Marc...I've always loved that sword, the father's sword...and even the mother's sword. All very cool. Some of the only Jody Samson blades I really liked. Cris |
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Oct 4, 2008 21:58:11 GMT
Looks pretty darn good frpm here... That's the first sword that ever got me into swords... +1 Marc...I've always loved that sword, the father's sword...and even the mother's sword. All very cool. Some of the only Jody Samson blades I really liked. Cris + One back at ya! Those are 3 of about 6 JS swords I dig.Even though Jody is talented... most of his work is too... fantasy for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 22:15:39 GMT
Yeah, too 'fantasy' and too overdone. Fantasy isn't bad in my opinion...I mean the Conan swords are in fact fantasy blades. I've got a short sword project going on that's very fantasy based...but the lines are clean, the sword is functional, and you couldn't picture an alien pirate using the thing lol. Most of Jody Samson's blades just don't suit my tastes is all. These three are really top notch though =).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2008 22:27:19 GMT
great looking replica cant wait for the review i wonder what the weight on it is
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2008 11:33:40 GMT
No, it's not, it's just the day I arrive at SIL's house for the holidays...
I guess the weight of the sword is about 8-10 pounds, I know it's heavy, but I have some practice in swinging swords around. Let's see if I can record it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2008 18:54:40 GMT
Just 2 more days and I'll get it! I hope I'll be writing the review next Monday (I have to find some time between the malls and the parks).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2008 21:56:38 GMT
Got it last Friday. Man, it's huge! And heavy! It measures 100 cm, 52 cm for the blade and 48 cm for the hilt/ricasso. The pommel was a little loose, but I gave it half turn and it's fine now.
I managed to swing it around, Conan style, but my technique is not as good as Arnold's ;D. I will record it and post to Youtube.
I can't post pictures right now because this is SIL's computer, but on January 7th I'll be home. So, no pictures 'till then.
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Post by steelservant on Dec 29, 2008 4:42:37 GMT
 Can't wait to see your pics, Mr. Spock. I am seriously considering getting one in the next couple of weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2008 20:06:34 GMT
I will post them next wednesday, Jjanuary 7th. I'll be back in Rio next Tuesday, but I'll have to unpack and settle things down at home first.
But I can tell you right now that it worths every penny. Of course, it's a wallhanger, but it's a sword I've been willing to have for a long time. And you can always wrap the handle with some cord to make it look like the original one.
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Post by steelservant on Jan 1, 2009 2:46:40 GMT
Of course, it's just a wall hanger. But, it looks like a great copy of the Albion & Marto versions, and in these economic times, a cheaper, good copy is a great alternative, and damn hard to pass up.
Happy New Year!
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Post by steelservant on Jan 5, 2009 14:33:35 GMT
Okay.....I just couldn't resist. It just kept bugging me and I kept looking at the pictures in the ad, so I bought one this weekend. I should have it by the end of the week. I still want to see your pictures, Mr. Spock. I'm pretty sure we got the same thing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 23:15:03 GMT
mr spock wheres the review  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2009 20:53:09 GMT
Hi people, sorry for the delay, but when you come back from vacation, things tend to pile up... Here are some pictures. I'm having some trouble with Photobucket, but managed to upload these:      I measured it carefully, and here are the dimensions: Total lenght: 103 centimeters blade lenght (from end of langlets): 54 centimeters hilt/ricasso: 49 centimeters I haven't had time or courage to take it apart and see the tang. The overall finish of the sword is very good. The wrapping of the handle of course is PVC leatherette, and I may replace it someday. The weight is about 4 1/2 kg. That's a lot. There is no distal taper. I'm very pleased with the sword (ok, SLO). I intend to swing it around and record it for Youtube this weekend. The brass guard of the ricasso is a tinny little bit loose on my sword. Nothing that will bother me, but if you hit the sword on the blade with one fist while holding it only by the handle, you can hear a little vibration from the guard. If you, like me, has always wanted an Atlantean (at least since you first watched the movie), and can't afford Albion's or even Marto's (like me), this one will make you happy for sure. Hope this poorly written lines help. Regards, Alex. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2009 22:47:31 GMT
do you have any pics of the pommel it looks great for the price very good attention to detail i think you got yourself a steal hows it compare in size to a katana or a broadsword ?? |
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Post by enkidu on Jan 10, 2009 3:17:11 GMT
What are the fittings made of ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 10:28:39 GMT
I do have pictures of the pommel, but as I said, I had some problems with Photobucket. Here it is:  As far as I know, based on the odor, the fittings are cast brass, treated to look old. As a chemical engineer, I will try to take a small sample from it and analyze someday. I don't have a broadsword, but the Atlantean is approximately the same size as my Cheness Ranko Katana. Regards, Alex. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 11:13:02 GMT
Here is me with the sword. Just for scale, I'm 6 feet 4 1/2 inches tall.  One last detail I forgot to mention: you have to look very carefully to note it, but the runic inscriptions are mirrored compared to Marto's. But since they don't mean anything, that's not a problem for me. Sds, Alex. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 19:31:33 GMT
wow that sword look awesome thats quite alot of sword for the money and craftsmanship on it great buy
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2009 21:05:54 GMT
Steel Servant, have you got yours already?
I didn't have time to record my swinging around...
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Can't wait to see your pics, Mr. Spock. I am seriously considering getting one in the next couple of weeks. 
