We all start somewhere
Jul 20, 2014 15:27:26 GMT
Post by Belisarius1022 on Jul 20, 2014 15:27:26 GMT
I have been collecting swords for a decade, but I didn't invest in quality until much later in the process. Eventually I would like to start obtaining some blades of higher quality, to diversify my collection. I respect my blades but I tend to demand durability from them, battle-ready as they say. I've been through many broken wall hangers, but these select blades have endured!
On top is a spring steel broadsword, forged by Raymond Wes Cannon in Homer, AK. It is my gem, along with a Damascus dagger also made by him. Discussed here:
/thread/41017
Next we have a highly decorated Scottish Basket-hilted Broadsword. I don't know anything about it's maker. I purchased it from The Clansman Centre in Fort Augustus, Scotland while I was visiting about ten years ago. I also used it to cut the wedding cake with my wife...seemed appropriate.
The middle blade is the Windlass Pirate Companion, with heavy modifications for my personal taste. I can say without a doubt that this is the hardiest sword I have ever owned, and I have put it through the ringer.
The final period blade is my modified Grosse Messer from Cold Steel, discussed here:
/thread/41018
Although they aren't historical per se, I also have two Cold Steel machetes. I have nothing but positive things to say about both of them. Tough and sharp little buggers. Pictured is the Gladius, and the Magnum Kurki.
Thanks for looking!
On top is a spring steel broadsword, forged by Raymond Wes Cannon in Homer, AK. It is my gem, along with a Damascus dagger also made by him. Discussed here:
/thread/41017
Next we have a highly decorated Scottish Basket-hilted Broadsword. I don't know anything about it's maker. I purchased it from The Clansman Centre in Fort Augustus, Scotland while I was visiting about ten years ago. I also used it to cut the wedding cake with my wife...seemed appropriate.
The middle blade is the Windlass Pirate Companion, with heavy modifications for my personal taste. I can say without a doubt that this is the hardiest sword I have ever owned, and I have put it through the ringer.
The final period blade is my modified Grosse Messer from Cold Steel, discussed here:
/thread/41018
Although they aren't historical per se, I also have two Cold Steel machetes. I have nothing but positive things to say about both of them. Tough and sharp little buggers. Pictured is the Gladius, and the Magnum Kurki.
Thanks for looking!
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