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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2008 6:17:38 GMT
For those unaware of what I'm talking about please read this thread: /index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=412 Ok everyone. So finally I am seeing a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel. I've received the latest redesigned prototypes of my dao and jian. As mentioned in my thread in the General Section, they are plainer than what I had in mind but the prices are a whole lot more realistic. Prices can be seen here: /index.cgi?board=chineseswords&action=display&thread=4624&page=1#75114 The nice stuff originally planned have been moved to custom orders only. Here's a sneakpeek. More testing to be done on the sunny weekend. New jian compared to 1st prototype. Changed length; now it plays real nice....  Brand new liu ye dao (willow leaf saber) (29" blade! and wide! might have to shorten it...)  Bifullered blade  False edge  Hilt  Feel free to comment and/or ask questions. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2008 14:07:34 GMT
I think they look great, I love the saber..what price point are we looking at??
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Post by 293master293 on May 2, 2008 15:16:19 GMT
I like both of them.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on May 2, 2008 15:19:51 GMT
dito to both above posts
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Post by alvin on May 2, 2008 16:25:16 GMT
I am not usually a fan of Asian swords, but I agree with harpersgrace and have the same question as to it's price and also when it might be available.  Thanks. |
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Post by randomnobody on May 2, 2008 18:06:08 GMT
Lookin' good, Garrett. I rather like the shape of that Willow Leaf. So...how much and when?  |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2008 22:57:33 GMT
They look so nice! Can't wait till I have enough money again, lol.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2008 0:06:31 GMT
Production will start this month or next.
I am currently accepting custom orders.
Estimated Production Line Prices:
plain jian: 250
nicer jian: 350
Han jian: TBA
willow leaf dao (differentially hardened): 299
oxtail dao: 230
da dao: 199
Estimated Custom Line Prices: (for both Chinese and Japanese swords)
monosteel: $599 add $50 for hamon
Forge folded and laminated:
san-mai: starting at $1,099
kobuse: add $80
hon san-mai: add $110
shihozume: add $175
twistcore: starting from $1,300 for 1 row
Traditional Japanese Polish: Add $500
***All prices are tentative
Current as of May 22, 2008.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2008 0:21:29 GMT
Yes, I'm looking at getting an ox-tail, so I won't need to save up as long. I'm at $100 right now, so 2 and 1/2 months until I have the money =)
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2008 19:31:22 GMT
Do you have picture of the Ox tail dao ? The willow leaf look really nice , too bad it is a long wait for Dadoa (I have been wait for that one since last December ) Do you plan to shorten the Willow leaf blade ? (26-27" would be nice so I won't cut my garage ceiling ) |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2008 20:00:14 GMT
Lookin' good! Some time down the road, I'll just have to get a willow leaf. But, uh, I'd better get the jian paid for first, eh??  |
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Post by alvin on May 4, 2008 1:15:56 GMT
Quote Brand new liu ye dao (willow leaf saber) (29" blade! and wide! might have to shorten it...)  IMHO...I like the blade length as is. But, if you don't shorten it too much - keep around the length thana357 suggested..26' to27'..I'm still interested in one! I like the scabbard too. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2008 3:32:49 GMT
Just came in from chopping wood. ;D
They pass!
I've figured the length is about right (27"-29"). I will probably have both lengths available.
What is really bothering me is the width of the blade. It makes it so heavy. The weight is just killing me at about 2.6 lbs. A beast of a cutter though...
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2008 12:12:34 GMT
Hi Garrettc,
I see your pricing on Oxtail.. do you have any pix of that?
Thanks~
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Post by Razor on May 4, 2008 18:01:50 GMT
Nice Willow Leaf... how wide is the blade?
I would also like to see a pics of the Oxtail.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2008 18:02:39 GMT
So is the nicer jians the orginal ones you had up with those wonder cast pieces?
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2008 18:53:19 GMT
Garrett, your web site is coming along nicely. Nice pics. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on May 5, 2008 19:36:28 GMT
please tell me you'll be able to accept phone orders
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 3:05:36 GMT
Here's the oxtail. I don't have any detailed pics yet.  I've made a change. The willow leaf sabers will now be differentially hardened and $300. |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 21:57:12 GMT
Can't wait until I have enough money. 2 and 1/2 months and that ox-tail will be mine, lol.
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