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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 8, 2013 5:11:11 GMT
I'm getting into SCA - style rapier and cut and thrust fighting, and time has come for me to arm myself. I've come to prefer shorter and stiffer blades, I plan for a 37 inch blade from Darkwood Armory, but I haven't been able to find a suitable guard. I prefer simpler styling, like Prince Caspian's sword, or perhaps even simpler, more two dimensional.    Any suggestions on where to buy one, make my own, or commission such a hilt? |
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Oct 8, 2013 9:11:21 GMT
Here's a description on how to make on yourself: user.netonecom.net/~swordman/Swo ... ltPage.htm Not the easiest thing to do though, don't know how handy you are with metal, welding, etc. |
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 8, 2013 9:36:21 GMT
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 8, 2013 18:02:47 GMT
I will have to see if they will sell me a hilt on its own.
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Post by moredhel on Oct 8, 2013 18:09:14 GMT
i love prince caspians sword =D the hilt for my custom sword John Lundemo is doing is kinda inspired by that sword.
i would get a custom hilt made by Yeshua's sword. he does amazing work at great prices and i know he can do for-guards. im currently making a custom small sword for a friend with a for-guard and knuckle bow and its diffidently not that easy
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 8, 2013 18:09:56 GMT
OHH YES PLEASE!!  Now to get that on the right blade. |
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 9, 2013 0:53:38 GMT
Oh i didn't reckon Ernie could do complex hilts. How is he making them? I was under the impression he doesn't do hot forge stuff.
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Post by moredhel on Oct 9, 2013 1:40:37 GMT
Oh i didn't reckon Ernie could do complex hilts. How is he making them? I was under the impression he doesn't do hot forge stuff.[/quote]
well i cant speak for him. but id guess welding. ive been talking to him about some cross guards with side rings and he also told me he can do a for-guard.
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Oct 9, 2013 4:12:02 GMT
That's pretty sweet. Gotta think up a complex hilt project for Ernie now  Also great choice Kent! I think you might as well ask Lutel to build the entire sword as a custom for you as they might not agree to make hilt furniture for a sword blade they don't own. No harm asking anyway. |
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 9, 2013 8:01:59 GMT
Yeah I have given that some thought. Alas, the folks I play with are VERY particular about what they get stabbed with. I would hate to drop large sums of money on a weapon I can't use.
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 9, 2013 8:26:01 GMT
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Post by moredhel on Oct 10, 2013 0:36:51 GMT
here is an old Odinblade i just got in the mail today, similar style hilt ;P Attachments:
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Post by StevenJ on Oct 10, 2013 0:47:03 GMT
They do custom hilts at Darkwood. I'd call them and see if they'd do one for you with a rough finish, then just polish it yourself. You never know.
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 10, 2013 1:25:53 GMT
I didn't realize they did custom work, I will have to take it up with them.
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 12, 2013 7:55:13 GMT
Any opinions? Bated vs regular blade? I'm inclined towards a stiffer blade.
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