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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 12, 2015 17:05:22 GMT
If you are not in a hurry, Ernie would make something good with a Tinker blade. +1 for Ernie! I've had a couple things done so far, and his work is exceptional. I'll even have a full custom "Orcrist" and matching dagger from Ernie to show off as soon as it ships. Another option would be to get a Hanwei Tinker blade and talk to sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/user/22549 (Lemuelthelemur) about the possibility of getting appropriate fittings 3d printed. there is currently a wait for steel parts, but something to consider that has not been mentioned.
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Feb 12, 2015 19:06:19 GMT
Hope we didn't loss John here. He's probably walking around in circles in his back yard saying ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS BUY A LOTR SWORD FOR GOD'S SAKE. ![CrossedViking.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/MwjVmNICqxJqgHxrA6UH.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2015 21:47:42 GMT
Viktor Berbekucz from Hungary; his stuff is tuff! Ask Bill...My Boromir would have been around 450,- Euros; the Anduril is bigger, you should check him out...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2015 21:53:29 GMT
Hope we didn't loss John here. He's probably walking around in circles in his back yard saying ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS BUY A LOTR SWORD FOR GOD'S SAKE. Well...the problem is he looked at DSA...much too expensive for a wallhanger and not solid enough for a beater sword...at least not the Anduril. I had one in my hands here in germany last week and it was the same strange Aluminidontknow stuff...even with the new makers mark.
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Post by johnf on Feb 12, 2015 22:13:48 GMT
Hi All! You guys are really great! Thanks so much for all the help! Really appreciate it. :)What a great forum! Sorry i did not respond sooner. I work nights. I am lucky i can logon right now. Instead of around midnight. And the weather here, upstate NY, has been pretty bad. I can use the DSA Ranger on the big icicles! Just kidding.
To start off. I decided to get the Ranger from KOA. Expected in soon says KOA. I have read some positive reviews on it. Which did mention. Basically, it does not handle that bad considering it's weight. Also another review. Which someone stated the Ranger being the better of the two (anduril) in handling. Of course these are not great handling light swords as we know. But as far as a very durable LOTR sword. Durability is also important to me. Which i forgot to mention before. And is very much like the sword in the movie. I figure you would be pretty hard-pressed to find anything else like it. Unless maybe you want to spend alot more money.
I did look into the TFW Claymore (anduril). As you know. The main concern seems to be if the pommel can hold up to alot of cutting. And there seems to be no solid proof from TFW that it can. No disrespect intended to TFW.
I am also considering getting the Arundel sword from the VA Custom Shoppe. But i see no reviews on it anywhere. Regardless. From what i gather. For what you get for the money. Most consider Sonny's swords, the best value out there. And would be on the other end of the spectrum. Compared to the Ranger.
Sorry for the long post. And again, for not responding sooner.
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Feb 12, 2015 23:00:33 GMT
Good for you John, let us know how you like it when it comes. Upstate NY? Me too. Hey, The Incredible Holg the reason the Anduril you just handled over there was the old model is because they send all their obsolete stuff over to you guys. ![happy-tears-smiley-emoticon.gif](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/596GJIBVjKvr9hB7eyBf.gif)
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Post by Alex.Moranz on Feb 13, 2015 5:03:44 GMT
Ya man I hope you like your new sword. Please let us know what you think of it when you get her, or take it up a step and do a review. Also if your into fantasy style swords you should check out Christian Fletcher's Ranger sword. I'd post a link but I'm on my phone and in a hurry. Anyway there's been a review of one done on this forum as well as cutting videos. It's a really nice sword, I think you'll like it.
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Post by johnf on Feb 13, 2015 6:37:25 GMT
Ya man I hope you like your new sword. Please let us know what you think of it when you get her, or take it up a step and do a review. Also if your into fantasy style swords you should check out Christian Fletcher's Ranger sword. I'd post a link but I'm on my phone and in a hurry. Anyway there's been a review of one done on this forum as well as cutting videos. It's a really nice sword, I think you'll like it. Hi Alex. The Borderwatch is a great sword no doubt. And like the looks of it too. I have seen videos and reviews on it. Thanks. And may consider it. But since it's much more expensive. I am leaning towards the VA Custom Shoppe. Please remember i am a newbie. And would be quite a while. Before i think i would be ready for a review. I intend to buy a rolling sir synthetic sparring sore to practice with first. As recommended by Skall. In one of his safety videos. Before i move on to the real swords.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2015 9:31:21 GMT
Good for you John, let us know how you like it when it comes. Upstate NY? Me too. Hey, The Incredible Holg the reason the Anduril you just handled over there was the old model is because they send all their obsolete stuff over to you guys. It definitely looks like that...it would explain A LOT of things on my 4 DSA blades...all sold by now, all crap. :-[
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Post by cj7wheeler on Feb 19, 2015 6:23:17 GMT
is Christian Fletcher the same as albion? their swords look to be the same.
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Post by Croccifixio on Feb 19, 2015 8:08:24 GMT
Christian Fletcher is only one of two people authorized to use albion's bare blades directly for hia custom work, so he mounts albion blades with amazing fittings.
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Post by junon on Feb 19, 2015 9:57:34 GMT
Who is the other one that use Albion bare blade beside Christian Fletcher?
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Post by Croccifixio on Feb 19, 2015 14:27:52 GMT
Who is the other one that use Albion bare blade beside Christian Fletcher? Ernie at Yeshua's
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Post by Bryan Heff on Feb 19, 2015 14:50:34 GMT
Ernie at Yeshua's
Not sure if Ernie gets the Next Gen blades though like CF does (Crecy blade for the Borderwatch). I THINK Ernie uses the standard bare blades that anybody can buy.
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Feb 19, 2015 16:38:43 GMT
" Anyone can buy "? I wanted to buy a Viking bare blade from Albion and they said NO. Couldn't understand why they will sell to someone CF who competes against them but they won't sell to someone who just wants to build one sword for himself. ![CrossedViking.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/QNhx6K1rlWOr63fk9DGN.jpg)
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Post by Bryan Heff on Feb 19, 2015 23:46:21 GMT
www.albion-swords.com/bareblades.htmWas it one of these? I thought these were available to "anyone" these were the bare blades I was referring to. Did they say no to you in the X blade listed here?
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Feb 20, 2015 0:16:46 GMT
I check that almost everyday, haven't been lucky enough to catch a Viking blade yet. I wasn't looking to buy the X blade. But that's okay, just found out that Sonny is coming out with the sword I wanted to build anyways. So all is good. ![SmilingViking.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/gf7RQGH60hDVc2XHwgEX.jpg)
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Post by Alex.Moranz on Feb 20, 2015 1:00:35 GMT
is Christian Fletcher the same as albion? their swords look to be the same. Edit: didn't realize others had already answered you.
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Feb 20, 2015 1:26:05 GMT
" Anyone can buy "? I wanted to buy a Viking bare blade from Albion and they said NO. Couldn't understand why they will sell to someone CF who competes against them but they won't sell to someone who just wants to build one sword for himself. I think they're worried that if they sell next gen bare blades to anyone, someone will set up shop selling albion blades with crappy hilts (overweight pommels can ruin the balance of the sword) and thus tarnish Albion's reputation. They're willing to work with CF since he's a well respected hiltsmith whose been around for ages.
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Feb 20, 2015 2:07:24 GMT
Well like I said, it doesn't really matter now because Sonny will be selling the sword I was going to make. But first Abion said they don't sell Next Gen blades so I asked for a Squire Line Viking blade then they said they don't sell any current production blades. Now I'll just build other things while I wait for Sonny's to come out.
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