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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 8, 2017 8:23:49 GMT
Alrighty folks, voting is done and the winners have been established. Since we had two members tied for 3rd place I used a random number generator to choose 3rd and 4th place. Here is the uninspiring, it's-one-in-the-morning-and-I-should-be-asleep video of that. . Here are your winners. 1st: rymanocerous 2nd: Blade Runner 3rd: saix1 4th: masterofossus As per the guidelines Chris gave, please peruse the Ronin Katana website, choose the item from your category and PM me what it is and your shipping information. I will relay it to Chris and he will have it out to you at his soonest convenience. Here are his words on the shipping. "Shipping is on Ronin anywhere in the world, but import duties if they apply are on the winners. Ronin is a business and has to declare a value of some sort or they get suspicious. I'll keep it at $50." Here are the prizes as listed. First prize - Any dojo pro katana currently in stock at Ronin you want. You pick it, and I ship it to you for free. roninkatana.com/dojo-pro-katana-samurai-swords-starting-at-265/Second prize - Any Euro model currently in stock at Ronin. roninkatana.com/ronin-medieval-european-swords/Third prize - Any RK entry level katana currently in stock at Ronin you want. roninkatana.com/entry-level-katana-samurai-swords-starting-at-130/Fourth prize - Any tsuba set in stock at Ronin you want. roninkatana.com/custom-made-hand-forged-samurai-sword-japanese-katanaCongratulation to the winners, and thank you to all who participated with an entry as well as those who voted.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 8, 2017 8:39:51 GMT
Okay friends, I'm turning in for the night. Send me your picks and shipping info and I'll begin relaying them tomorrow. Good night.
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Post by Scott on Sept 8, 2017 10:09:23 GMT
Congratulations to the winners.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 10:44:15 GMT
Thanks to all that took the time and made the effort to vote for my entry. Congratulations to all the winners. I wish everyone could have won. Thanks to Ronin Katana and the SBG Forums for this contest. I hope my entry helps someone turn a hardship into an adventure! First time in my life, I am glad I came in second place. Haha! I already have a Dojo Pro o-katana. Therefore, I really wanted the Euro #8 Viking sword. Now that comes true. Furthermore, I will be able to say that, from Ronin Katana, I obtained my first real sword, first real katana and now my first real Viking/early medieval, double edged sword! Again, thank you all.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 8, 2017 10:59:07 GMT
Congrats to the winners!
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Post by masterofossus on Sept 8, 2017 12:37:26 GMT
Really honored that so many people liked my entry - especially given how great all the other entries were.
Thanks for the votes, everyone.
Special thanks to Chris and the team at Ronin Katana. I've purchased some of their things in the past and will, again, in the future. They put out great products and they seem like legitimately great people. Also, thanks to Adrian for putting this on!
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Post by demonskull on Sept 8, 2017 12:46:31 GMT
Congratulations to all the Winners and a big thanks to Chris for having the contest particularly under the circumstances. That was a class act.
Thanks to Adrian for running it and keeping it at the forefront.
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Post by legacyofthesword on Sept 8, 2017 16:13:59 GMT
Congrats winners!
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Post by tancred on Sept 8, 2017 16:59:48 GMT
Congrats to the winners. Some really interesting entries and reads there. Not to mention, some really cool prizes from Ronin. Nice job all around from everyone.
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Post by RickDastardly on Sept 8, 2017 17:20:32 GMT
Congrats everyone! Thanks to Chris for the prizes (and I still hope you don't leave us for good), Adrian for running things and everyone who took part and voted. Let's drink Arrr!
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Post by Croccifixio on Sept 8, 2017 23:57:00 GMT
Congratulations! My horse didn't get first place but he got what he wanted so congrats to Blade Runner! Btw, I know you want the Viking, but I think the Ronin Euro 7 is where it's at!
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Post by celegon on Sept 9, 2017 0:40:33 GMT
!grats!
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Post by rymanocerous on Sept 9, 2017 3:53:00 GMT
Thanks to all that took the time and made the effort to vote for my entry. Congratulations to all the winners. I wish everyone could have won. Thanks to Ronin Katana and the SBG Forums for this contest. I hope my entry helps someone turn a hardship into an adventure! First time in my life, I am glad I came in second place. Haha! I already have a Dojo Pro o-katana. Therefore, I really wanted the Euro #8 Viking sword. Now that comes true. Furthermore, I will be able to say that, from Ronin Katana, I obtained my first real sword, first real katana and now my first real Viking/early medieval, double edged sword! Again, thank you all. You know I was thinking the Euro line fight your story much better as I read it. Made me feel better about hoping you got second. Congrats to all the winners, thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us, and thank you to Chris for the generosity. I wish everyone the best,
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Post by treeslicer on Sept 9, 2017 14:47:10 GMT
Congratulations to the winners!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 17:13:40 GMT
Congratulations! My horse didn't get first place but he got what he wanted so congrats to Blade Runner ! Btw, I know you want the Viking, but I think the Ronin Euro 7 is where it's at! Thank you again Croc. Yes, love their long and arming swords too. They look well built. They are liked so much, both are on backorder.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 17:24:23 GMT
Thanks to all that took the time and made the effort to vote for my entry. Congratulations to all the winners. I wish everyone could have won. Thanks to Ronin Katana and the SBG Forums for this contest. I hope my entry helps someone turn a hardship into an adventure! First time in my life, I am glad I came in second place. Haha! I already have a Dojo Pro o-katana. Therefore, I really wanted the Euro #8 Viking sword. Now that comes true. Furthermore, I will be able to say that, from Ronin Katana, I obtained my first real sword, first real katana and now my first real Viking/early medieval, double edged sword! Again, thank you all. You know I was thinking the Euro line fight your story much better as I read it. Made me feel better about hoping you got second. Congrats to all the winners, thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us, and thank you to Chris for the generosity. I wish everyone the best, Congratulations ryman. Yes, the Viking sword is as close to a barbarian sword, as I could get in the contest. The blade is a work of art. It also sounds like you will get a great companion sword for your grandfather's Gunto. You will love the dojo pro. They are great cutters right out of the box.
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Post by rymanocerous on Sept 9, 2017 23:30:00 GMT
You know I was thinking the Euro line fight your story much better as I read it. Made me feel better about hoping you got second. Congrats to all the winners, thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us, and thank you to Chris for the generosity. I wish everyone the best, Congratulations ryman. Yes, the Viking sword is as close to a barbarian sword, as I could get in the contest. The blade is a work of art. It also sounds like you will get a great companion sword for your grandfather's Gunto. You will love the dojo pro. They are great cutters right out of the box. Now I don't have to worry about beating up my Elite. I really like Chris' work. Just got to start saving for that Light of the Heavens
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 10, 2017 20:14:09 GMT
All information has been forwarded to Chris and he says he will begin shipping prizes out next week. Congratulations again to the winners, and don't feel shy about sharing some pictures of your winnings, guys!
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Post by vermithrax on Sept 13, 2017 22:36:56 GMT
Well done all!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 20:40:09 GMT
Received my contest prize sword today. Moderator had previous informed me that Viking sword #8 was out of stock. Therefore, Ronin Katana shipped me Viking sword #11. It appears all of Ronin Katana European swords are all out of stock except for #11. I know why. The Ronin Katana European swords are very well built. They have beautiful blades, substantial tangs, peened and tight fittings. These swords were built to be used. My #11 came very well packaged. It included the sword, matching scabbard and belt. The blade is substantial, fullered and beautiful. Ronin Katana Viking sword #11. Very nice! Ronin Katana Dojo Pro O Katana with 33 inch blade, next to Ronin Katana Viking Sword #11 with 27 and 3/4 inch blade. Picture represents my first sword (O-katana), my first katana and my first Viking sword, and my first double edge straight blade sword! Again, thanks to all that made this possible including, those that voted for me, Ronin Katana, SBG and the moderators.
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