Ifrit
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Post by Ifrit on Feb 13, 2018 18:23:55 GMT
I didn't even see this thread lol. The Sword of Danu was intended as a hand and a half (the guard was intended to be wider, but I feel like this current design would work better with a shield), but I am not too sad its a short sword. It is a lot longer than it looks, as the pic makes it look stubby, plus Paul told me the grip will be thinned. But after they make the scabbard and polish the sword up, I am sure it may appeal to you guys a bit more  The entire sword was measured to have a 22-21" blade, 4" grip and 1.5" pommel. So its not TOO short. I like to see it as a Celtic Gladius. It appeals to me much more in that perspective But as for the bonus winners, I really like the Goblin King sword, and would love to buy one... But anyone who knows me knows I ain't got money Hahaha. Plus I also prefer scabbards. My sabre has no scabbard and its an absolute pain to try store safely. I would love to take it out of its box but it was so hard to pack safely |
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Post by RufusScorpius on Feb 14, 2018 0:19:25 GMT
Brutal honesty. They are fugly. Most fantasy weapons are based more or less on a real weapon but taken to an extreme that borders on caricature. And that is all well and good. But these sword offerings are just fugly. I would rather have the real historic versons of what they were based on and pretend they are fantasy than have these fantasy swords and pretend they were real.
Sorry to be so blunt, but if they were given to me for free I would sell them or give them away.
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Post by sevicler on Feb 14, 2018 0:40:46 GMT
Quick update on 2 of the 4 original winners: Aelutian Gladius (Hoffman):  Sword of Danu:  and the black Flamberge blade I posted earlier:  |
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Post by elbrittania39 on Feb 14, 2018 0:43:55 GMT
That flamberge is pretty neat! Especially considering there are next to none on the market.
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 14, 2018 0:53:39 GMT
Fantasy swords are usually a fickle market. Add to that fact the design of a sword someone makes that they like may not appeal to everyone. Almost every custom I have had made and later sold cost me 1/3 or more in resale drop.
I think all the swords being sold look good and the prices are fair but being someone else's custom design might mean they will not appeal to many.
I would recommend a review of each.
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Post by pound752002 on Feb 14, 2018 1:19:33 GMT
I guess I should start saving up for the Vorpal, the Castir, and the Black Flamberge.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2018 2:06:16 GMT
Those have the look I would expect in a fantasy blade. Interested in seeing how that Gladius turns out.
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Post by Croccifixio on Feb 14, 2018 2:08:38 GMT
I think I’m ordering the Gladius and Castir, both because they’re cool looking swords and to support the project :p Since it’s not out yet I’ll just save up.
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Post by Faldarin on Feb 14, 2018 5:14:24 GMT
I -really- like the 'modern' Aelutian Gladius, the Castir, the Vorpal Blade (conditionally), and that Flamberge. The flamberge is... whew.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Feb 14, 2018 5:45:58 GMT
Vorpal blade is the one I'm actually considering and I never saw myself buying a bastard sword, but whew thats pretty.
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Post by 28shadow on Feb 14, 2018 5:48:41 GMT
That flamberge is yowzah.
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 14, 2018 6:05:15 GMT
the flamberge and gladius look good, im glad they went with higher quality scabbards for the gladius too, looks fantasy, but not too fantasy
I still think the danu is too stubby and fat tho
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Post by Ifrit on Feb 14, 2018 6:14:51 GMT
the flamberge and gladius look good, im glad they went with higher quality scabbards for the gladius too, looks fantasy, but not too fantasy I still think the danu is too stubby and fat tho It's mostly the angle of the photo that makes it look that way, along with the grip that was not yet thinned out in that pic. But measured out, it should be roughly the length of an arm. |
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Post by zabazagobo on Feb 14, 2018 7:30:38 GMT
Whoah, that is a really cool looking flamberge. Might have to add that to the Castir and Vorpal...and there goes my budget for a VA Irish pommel longsword again....and then when I look at the leafy Danu I figure four swords sounds better than three, and there goes my sword budget.
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Post by Ifrit on Feb 14, 2018 7:34:29 GMT
Whoah, that is a really cool looking flamberge. Might have to add that to the Castir and Vorpal...and there goes my budget for a VA Irish pommel longsword again....and then when I look at the leafy Danu I figure four swords sounds better than three, and there goes my sword budget. Yay someone likes it  I feel more people will once they see the review and the final product, as those play a huge part in its defining features |
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 14, 2018 12:50:58 GMT
the flamberge and gladius look good, im glad they went with higher quality scabbards for the gladius too, looks fantasy, but not too fantasy I still think the danu is too stubby and fat tho It's mostly the angle of the photo that makes it look that way, along with the grip that was not yet thinned out in that pic. But measured out, it should be roughly the length of an arm. ah hopefully when the Danu's grip is thinned considerably I can change my mind i do like the original design |
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Post by Faldarin on Feb 14, 2018 13:49:14 GMT
Whoah, that is a really cool looking flamberge. Might have to add that to the Castir and Vorpal...and there goes my budget for a VA Irish pommel longsword again....and then when I look at the leafy Danu I figure four swords sounds better than three, and there goes my sword budget. Yay someone likes it I feel more people will once they see the review and the final product, as those play a huge part in its defining features I like the overall design - but I was far more partial to hand and a half. I still like the look, but it's not for me, sadly. |
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 14, 2018 18:57:43 GMT
Well, im confused as hell now. The Goblin king,orc king, aleutian all have pinned knife handles and knife grinds. The only one of the first batch i would consider is the OrcKingCleaver. I really like the profile of the Aleutian, but those unsightly pins in the pommel are hideous. Too simplistic and lacking in refinement. Harsh plunge lines, pinned hilts, pedestrian wood slabs etc. Theres potential, but these are the reasons i dont own any Scorpion stuff.
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Post by Aikidoka on Feb 14, 2018 20:34:18 GMT
and the black Flamberge blade I posted earlier: Do you have some general stats on the flamberge, even ballpark estimates? About how long is it and how much does it weigh? |
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Feb 14, 2018 21:13:02 GMT
Just my two cents but maybe the 6 to 8 week wait might be killing some sales. Maybe if he pre-made two of each model for next
day ship and when one is sold make another to replace it. Since there's no options available there's no reason not to have a couple pre-made ready to ship.
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The entire sword was measured to have a 22-21" blade, 4" grip and 1.5" pommel. So its not TOO short. I like to see it as a Celtic Gladius. It appeals to me much more in that perspective 
