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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 20:38:32 GMT
Historical names:
Camelot Arms
Swords of Arthur
Avalon Arms or Arms of Avalon
Name wise - Hollis means "Near the Holy Bushes"
Heilige Busche Swords or Heilige Busche Blades - German
Buissons Saints Swords - French
Cespugli Santi Swords - Italian
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 21:02:57 GMT
I submit:
[glow=red,2,300]Cavalier Arms[/glow]
I'm still thinking, but I wanted to get that one in before someone beats me to it.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 22:01:21 GMT
How about ancient beasts?
Grendel Blades
Cerberus Swords
Chimera's Edge
Hyperion Swords
Centaur Swords
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Post by septofclansinclair on May 7, 2008 1:05:53 GMT
Deleted my earlier suggestion, since it was accidentally plagiarized from Brenno!
Perhaps sticking close to the original name, while still being unique - Ingenero Arma, ie. Generation Arms. No one else has a Latin name, and I think it would add a touch of class - appropriate, I think, especially since the Reinhardt Collection is coming out.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 1:17:33 GMT
Ingenero also sounds like ingenious and engineer, both of which are positive subconscious associations for a potential customer to make.
And it sounds snazzy. I like that one.
(but I'll still put in a good word for my Cavalier Arms! Or Cavalier something or other.)
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Post by dand on May 7, 2008 1:29:50 GMT
Well unless I accidentally missed it and someone else already said it....how about
"Legacy Arms" (or armoury, blades etc)....blades to leave a legacy.
A nice way to also give a tribute to Hank and his Legacy.
Dan
or Legacy Arms....make your mark on History!
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Post by kidcasanova on May 7, 2008 5:20:25 GMT
Legacy Arms is a pretty damn good name, Dan. Personally, I'd look into something that gives connotations of what Gen2's been working on. Medieval/Renaissance pieces. So something that stirs up that sort of emotion would be appropriate. Legacy would fit nicely because, well, that era has gifted us with a lasting impression, as well as leaving Clyde open to a lot of other branches with the company. I'd try to impart some strength to the name, like Heracles Arms (I mean, the dude had huge arms...)  ....Seriously though, some great event from the era you've been working closely with could be worked into the name and would be personal, but regal. (there's that word again!) I personally like Renaissance Arms. It gives a feeling of history, yet universalism. It's got class. Like you're swords. It allows you to cover a great deal of pieces, not limited to swords. So I submit Renaissance Arms. |
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on May 7, 2008 5:42:43 GMT
I like legacy arms it just sounds kinda cool
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 5:54:12 GMT
Peerless Swords or Peerless Arms - Did anyone throw that one in yet?
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 7, 2008 6:37:00 GMT
Peerless is elite and effective. That works.
Along those lines I also considered Virtuoso Arma, thats latin, but has a complete meaning and understanding in english. It rings of virtue, but means excellence and manliness (wiki). People will understand it, and it means what you stand for.
Clyde you said you want a name that symbolises strength, and power:
How about Titan Blades/Arms/Weapons. It's an oldie but a goodie. Or you could give it a greek kind of spin with Titanes Arma. Titanes were the six male Titans.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 6:37:42 GMT
You could always ask for corporate sponsorship. We could have the Callaway Titanium Driver Sword Company. Or the AIG Insurance Armory. Or the Axe Bodyspray Collection. Craftsman Tools Weaponry? Ford Fusion Blades? Or you could capitalize on recent trends like "The GTA IV Sword Collection", or "Iron Man's Steel Swords", or "Panic! At the Bladesmiths". The opportunities are endless. You could be "The official sword company of the NFL".
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Post by kidcasanova on May 7, 2008 7:27:57 GMT
More like the Kentucky Nightmare Talkshow Liquor Corporation. |
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 7, 2008 8:25:40 GMT
Sarah Your Funny +1. What about "This Space for Rent Armoury."
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 7, 2008 8:36:59 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Excalibur -[/glow] That is Gen 2s Flagship and most famous sword to date. Changing the name to that would not alienate G2's existing customers, and is not a great shift from the image Gen 2 has worked so hard to create. To me it would actually be a progression into the image G2 has created. Like putting on a pair of shoes tailored to fit.
To new customers that word conjurs up those childhood feeling when you heard fairy tales. Those feeling that got you into swords to begin with. It is The One Sword! It is the sword above all others.
Excaliblades
By Excalibur!
Excalibur Armoury
Knight of Excalibur - as in those who are knighted by Excalibur.
Caliburn (or Caliburnus) is one name for the sword of Excalibur, as used in the tales by Geoffrey of Monmouth.
It is based on the original Welsh name for the sword (Caledfwlch - buggered if I know how to say that).
Thus I give you: Caliburn Arms/Armoury
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Caliburnus Arma in latin in which the text was origionally written.
It's a more mythical name, not so 'been there done that'. It's less commercial. I think it could be taken very seriously, like "this is a sophisticated Armourer."
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 8:49:00 GMT
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Post by dand on May 7, 2008 13:07:49 GMT
How about Chivalry/Chivalric Blades.
It may lock you more into the Euro market, but it expresses the Noble Ideal you're after.
Dan
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 14:29:13 GMT
Well unless I accidentally missed it and someone else already said it....how about "Legacy Arms" (or armoury, blades etc)....blades to leave a legacy. A nice way to also give a tribute to Hank and his Legacy. Dan or Legacy Arms....make your mark on History! Whoa! The more Mrs. Diane and I look at that the more we like it. But, we will not make up our minds that quick. I would like to give more people a chance, but that name is in the very right direction. Historical Medieval and Renaissance and yes with the Reinhardt Collection and Hank's Legacy, yes very much in the right direction, but we will take a little more time. I will check with my Lawyer if this can be Trademarked. I know Legacy can't and Arms can't but the 2 together can like Imperial Weapons is TM'd. |
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Post by dand on May 7, 2008 14:51:12 GMT
Well, I've done some checking and a Firearms manufacturer apparently used to go by Legacy Arms, but now is Legacy Sport....and legacyarms.com is also available.
However, if it can't be trademarked, how about Heritage Blades ?
Dan
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 7, 2008 16:37:50 GMT
Hank's name could live on in the new name of Generation 2.
I looked up "Rein" in an online German Dictionary, and it meant Pure, Sheer, Virginal, Clean & Chaste. Maybe we could covertly tribute Hank's work in the name of the Company.
Pure Heart Arms
Noble Heart Arms
These are a blend between the German Definition of Rein and the English pronunciation of Hardt : Heart. Basically Noble Heart of Pure Heart Arms, is Like saying Rein-Heart.
Reinhardt is like many german names ending in 'Hardt. These have their base in Old High German language (500-1000AD)
Hardt has no modern german meaning, except in the ancient Old High German from which it came, which according to Wikipedia means "a Bank or Slope with trees on." Thats not much use to us.
In Modern German however Hart means Strong, Tough, Resilient. Hardt in Norweigan is also Hard, tough, resilient.
So the most literal translation is
Rein : Pure - Hart : Strength = Pure Strength Armoury.
Now that is a very precocious name, but don't you think it's interesting that Hank's name actually translates to such an apt description of Generation 2 Weaponry?
Hart is also in the German Dictionary as an Adjective for Steel, or Steely toughness.
Sheer(Rein) Steel(Hardt) = Sheer Steel can thus also be an interpretation of Rein Hart from modern German. Sheer Steel definately has a ring to it.
An hence may I present for your consideration:
Noble Heart Amoury
Pure Heart / Chaste Heart Arms
Pure Strength Arms
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Sheer Steel Arms
All infact translations of Reinhardt living on as the new Gen 2. How cool is that?!
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Post by oos3thoo on May 7, 2008 16:48:16 GMT
Patrimonies Blade's
Noble Steel
Majestic Armory
Regal Collections
Or a blend of the bunch.
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....Seriously though, some great event from the era you've been working closely with could be worked into the name and would be personal, but regal. (there's that word again!)
