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Post by vermithrax on May 19, 2017 1:02:17 GMT
Very simple. 1. You have US $8,000 2. You have to buy ONE sword 3. It has to be a sword for sale right now, not a dream deal that does not exist
What would it be and why?
Notes: Can be a value steal, a dream blade, anything goes No, you cannot buy multiple swords No, you cannot just pocket the cash (nice try) No, hookers and booze cannot account for more than half of the starting amount
This should be fun.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on May 19, 2017 1:17:22 GMT
Does it have to be 8,000$ total or can there be a certain amount left over (like 1,000$+-)?
In any case, I think my choice would be one of my own designs, though I'm not 100% sure which it would be; I think it would come down to either Ithin or my Sentinel Saber.
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Post by vermithrax on May 19, 2017 1:35:40 GMT
Does it have to be 8,000$ total or can there be a certain amount left over (like 1,000$+-)? In any case, I think my choice would be one of my own designs, though I'm not 100% sure which it would be; I think it would come down to either Ithin or my Sentinel Saber. Let's say within 20% of $8,000 is ok. So your picks would work. Need pictures though!
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Post by Elrikk on May 19, 2017 2:56:20 GMT
A super custom "Fable"?
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Post by Croccifixio on May 19, 2017 2:56:53 GMT
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Post by Vincent Dolan on May 19, 2017 3:10:24 GMT
Does it have to be 8,000$ total or can there be a certain amount left over (like 1,000$+-)? In any case, I think my choice would be one of my own designs, though I'm not 100% sure which it would be; I think it would come down to either Ithin or my Sentinel Saber. Let's say within 20% of $8,000 is ok. So your picks would work. Need pictures though! Both are designs from my novels; they belong to the protagonists of two of them. Ithin (my very first sword design): Sentinel Saber (not sure if the by-knife would disqualify it):
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Post by LeFaust on May 19, 2017 3:38:51 GMT
Let's say within 20% of $8,000 is ok. So your picks would work. Need pictures though! Both are designs from my novels; they belong to the protagonists of two of them. Ithin (my very first sword design): Sentinel Saber (not sure if the by-knife would disqualify it): Great designs you got there Vincent, especially the sentinel saber. My dream sword is a dh katana blade mounted in european fittings, VERY close to what you have designed.
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Post by Jordan Williams on May 19, 2017 3:40:26 GMT
I'd want a US 1850 staff and field officer sabre that is tracked to Gettysburg. They exist, just super rare and too rich for my blood!
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Post by stormmaster on May 19, 2017 7:38:06 GMT
If I had 8k laying around I would pay to lick Napoleon's Saber just once
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Post by Ifrit on May 19, 2017 7:49:55 GMT
This. The most luxurious master sword. Even Verity would envy it
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 19, 2017 11:06:03 GMT
Dammit, I had a good answer, but then I saw the "no dream deal" thing. Nevertheless, I'm sure it's possible to order such a thing somewhere. My dream is a decent custom-or-not knightly sword with a fine scabbard and baldric, basically a XII, but with broader base (XIV) and to the tip a diamond cross section (XVI). For me the "Mother of all Swords" Dreamdreamdream.
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Post by Croccifixio on May 19, 2017 13:56:11 GMT
Alternative would be
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Post by Verity on May 19, 2017 14:55:24 GMT
Can I use the $8k and add some of my own to go over? There is a Katsumitsu I really want....
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Post by vermithrax on May 19, 2017 15:11:13 GMT
Great ideas so far!
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Post by ChrisA on May 19, 2017 15:45:39 GMT
No, hookers and booze cannot account for more than half of the starting amount I'm out.
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Post by Verity on May 19, 2017 16:22:16 GMT
Dammit, I had a good answer, but then I saw the "no dream deal" thing. Nevertheless, I'm sure it's possible to order such a thing somewhere. My dream is a decent custom-or-not knightly sword with a fine scabbard and baldric, basically a XII, but with broader base (XIV) and to the tip a diamond cross section (XVI). For me the "Mother of all Swords" Dreamdreamdream. So you mean PeaceLily....? :P
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Post by LeMal on May 19, 2017 16:57:23 GMT
Simple question: Do I get to pocket what I don't spend?
'Cause there's definitely a few "budget" swords (HT Norman, CS Shamshir, Gen2 Henry V etc.) I'd be as perfectly comfortable with as any big-buck blade functionally, if I can keep what I don't spend on a sword itself. And a HUGE number of pieces in the 1k range, give or take (e.g. my Albion Sovereign).
Though if I CAN'T keep the diff, well ... maybe another story.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 19, 2017 17:04:01 GMT
(...Peace Lily) Not far away but I'd like more profile taper. I remember a sword of LukasMG. To be true a H/T EMSHS blade comes very close, but with a reinforced and dagger like tip section above the fuller for better thrusting.
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Post by vermithrax on May 19, 2017 22:19:57 GMT
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Post by Vincent Dolan on May 19, 2017 23:59:54 GMT
Both are designs from my novels; they belong to the protagonists of two of them. Ithin (my very first sword design): Sentinel Saber (not sure if the by-knife would disqualify it): Great designs you got there Vincent, especially the sentinel saber. My dream sword is a dh katana blade mounted in european fittings, VERY close to what you have designed. If you'd like, you can send me a PM and I can render your blade for you so you have a visual to see how well it all fits together; I'm currently on vacation at the moment, so my internet access is very limited (I'm hotspotting and rapidly approaching my data limit), but it'll probably take a few hours at most once I get home.
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