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Post by anthonyshockley on Jul 28, 2017 21:59:39 GMT
Was just browsing facebook when. I saw an advertisement for valiant armory's custom sword shoppe, was like sweet, havnt browsed there in a while, let's take a look. Then at the very bottom of special edition page, I see this.. customswordshoppe.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=62&product_id=158 How new is this?? I checked in some other spots on the forum and havnt seen anything about it. It looks pretty sweet. Just thought I'd throw that out there being a WOT fan and all. |
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Post by strigoil on Jul 28, 2017 22:13:55 GMT
Well damn, that is quite interesting, never seen this as well, I like it a lot, now I want it.
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Post by stormmaster on Jul 28, 2017 22:54:39 GMT
I think it's fairly new as I was on their website 2 weeks ago and I didn't see it then, it looks cool overall but something about the guard is throwing me off a little
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Post by anthonyshockley on Jul 28, 2017 23:15:20 GMT
Stormmaster I agree the guard looks a little funky, also the tip looks like it could be shaped better.
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Post by crisock on Jul 29, 2017 2:39:42 GMT
Has anyone found the specs for it? It's still blank in the description. The guard does look a little strange but I am just happy to see a wheel of time sword being made by a reputable company! (other than fable blades of course) If I can get the money together for it I might try to buy it for that reason alone  |
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Post by gandermail on Aug 1, 2017 17:02:53 GMT
I like that a lot. I haven't read the books but every iteration of a Wheel Of Time sword I've seen (excepting the Windlass one) has just looked great to me but being disabled I'm on a very fixed income and this is the first one I've seen that I could realistically save up for and buy.
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 1, 2017 17:14:55 GMT
I actually like the windlass heron mark just for how fantasy it is. I might save up for the VA one too, love the herons on the scabbard
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Post by William Swiger on Aug 1, 2017 17:48:08 GMT
Not really caring about it being a Heron sword but like the design a good deal.
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Post by gandermail on Aug 1, 2017 20:45:31 GMT
Not really caring about it being a Heron sword but like the design a good deal. My feelings also. Not having read the books that heron just looks like a weird thing to stick on a sword but I don't mind it as long as it comes with that design. |
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Post by William Swiger on Aug 1, 2017 20:52:16 GMT
Not really caring about it being a Heron sword but like the design a good deal. My feelings also. Not having read the books that heron just looks like a weird thing to stick on a sword but I don't mind it as long as it comes with that design. I like it as it sort of looks like some of the hand-and-a-half sabers like LUTEL and others make. |
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Post by gandermail on Aug 2, 2017 1:58:55 GMT
It just hit me what it makes me think of, the marriage of a longsword and a langes messer.
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Post by Svadilfari on Aug 2, 2017 5:16:18 GMT
To me. it looks pretty much like their old " Warder" with new hilt components. Without dimensions it's a bit hard to judge. It's a nice looking sword, in any case :)
But really..shouldn't this thread belong in the "Fantasy Blades" section ?
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Post by William Swiger on Aug 2, 2017 9:43:06 GMT
To me. it looks pretty much like their old " Warder" with new hilt components. Without dimensions it's a bit hard to judge. It's a nice looking sword, in any case  But really..shouldn't this thread belong in the "Fantasy Blades" section ? Yes it does.  |
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Post by thatguy on Nov 4, 2017 21:56:01 GMT
The link leads to a product not found message. Now I'm sad I didn't get to see it.
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 29, 2017 2:58:07 GMT
I ordered one and it should be done soon according to Sonny.
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Post by Aikidoka on Dec 31, 2017 7:36:20 GMT
I received my VA Heron Mark saber about two weeks ago and the blade had a twist near the tip. I returned it and Sony sent a replacement that arrived today. Quick turn around for sure, but the new sword has a loose guard and ...    ... it has wide gaps on either side of the blade. One side is VERY rough, as you can see. I have contacted Sonny and will be returning this sword again  |
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Post by William Swiger on Dec 31, 2017 17:18:58 GMT
I received my VA Heron Mark saber about two weeks ago and the blade had a twist near the tip. I returned it and Sony sent a replacement that arrived today. Quick turn around for sure, but the new sword has a loose guard and ... ... it has wide gaps on either side of the blade. One side is VERY rough, as you can see. I have contacted Sonny and will be returning this sword again I received mine not too long ago. Looks just like the picture you posted. Took it off the rack a few minutes ago and it has a very slight play on the guard up and down. Left to right is fine. Funny thing is the hilt is tight with no rattle anywhere. |
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Post by Aikidoka on Dec 31, 2017 17:48:09 GMT
Thanks Bill!
I let Sonny know that other Heron sabers have this same issue. My grip is not loose either, just the guard.
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Post by dchisenh on Dec 31, 2017 18:03:57 GMT
That's a shame, I really liked the look of that sword. I hope Sonny and Zach get the bugs worked out. It's reasonably priced for most folks (still a bit beyond my budget though), I'm sure they'll fly off the shelves once they get them fixed.
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jan 1, 2018 0:22:47 GMT
Really like the looks of this setup in Blue, but after seeing those gaps, a little disappointed, does anyone know if this is one of the "new made in America blades"? it's not mentioned on the spec sheet, Any reviews about? with some blade measurements including distal taper.
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