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Post by stormmaster on Oct 3, 2019 3:30:21 GMT
^ I want suggestions I know a few but you may as well share the love before I have Sinosword make me one of these.. lol depends entirely on your budget
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Post by theophilus736 on Oct 3, 2019 4:15:32 GMT
Well the Jeff Helmes I want is $8k+. Anything lower than that? I'm wondering if Sino can be beat. lebleuchevalier, I don't see any options for Sinosword to make these types of blades. Did you just end up emailing them and asking if they could?
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Post by stormmaster on Oct 3, 2019 5:05:53 GMT
Well the Jeff Helmes I want is $8k+. Anything lower than that? I'm wondering if Sino can be beat. lebleuchevalier, I don't see any options for Sinosword to make these types of blades. Did you just end up emailing them and asking if they could? what kinda sword are u having jeff make?cause some viking/migration era pieces are around that price. If u just want a blade I can recommend Owen Bush, will run u about 2-3k for just the blade, depending on what kinda fittings u want it could be anything from 1k to 4k depending if i know of any production companies that make good ones, custom fittings would be way more expensive ofc and closer to the 3k 4k range pm me if u are really looking for some recommendations for someone to get something from and ill go in depth lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 14:14:44 GMT
The project is being jump-started again. I just sent out the blade, the unfinished fittings, and some wood for the grip to be assembled by someone else. So stay tuned.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Oct 23, 2019 16:06:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2019 13:35:18 GMT
There is progress to report. Our very own Jordan Williams is hard at work to complete this project for me. He received the blade last week and has already made great strides. The copper fittings I fabricated needed a lot of work. Here is his initial sketch of what the hilt configuration could look like: His design reminded me of several hilt styles in the Behmer classification. These in particular: After some hand polishing, this is the current state of the fittings: The grip was initially going to be fabricated from walnut crotch, but when I found some 100 year old American Chestnut, I jumped at the opportunity. I think the chestnut wood pairs beautifully with the copper. The tang is going to have to be reduced considerably. Here is another drawing from Jordan revealing how he will assemble the pieces: He has taken this in a direction that I never could. I am so pleased with where this is going. This sword is going to be a really beautiful beast.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 18:40:44 GMT
Since I am being asked if any progress is being made. This was sent to me last night: It's nearly finished. I will keep this thread going for a few more months, because after I receive this sword I am making a scabbard.
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Nov 17, 2019 14:17:46 GMT
Can I suggest a divider ring for the grip. Easy to do, just find a large mans ring. I got this one off Amazon.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2019 15:19:53 GMT
I remember your ring construction! It certainly is an awesome idea and I might consider doing it later, but for now I'll stick to what Jordan comes up with.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 20:29:08 GMT
This was sent to me earlier in the week. We are getting very close to the end. I am so excited!
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Post by stormmaster on Nov 24, 2019 20:34:04 GMT
nice that looks clean
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 22:02:48 GMT
The sword does, LOL. A good friend of mine saw this and immediately said he is obviously a great craftsman because his work station is messy, and a messy work station is the hallmark of a truly great craftsman.
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Post by christain on Nov 25, 2019 0:28:06 GMT
I must be a Grand Master Craftsman then---my shop looks like an explosion happened!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2019 0:51:02 GMT
I must be a Grand Master Craftsman then---my shop looks like an explosion happened! You have a system, right? You can locate any object, no matter where it may be hidden?
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Post by MOK on Nov 25, 2019 5:12:37 GMT
I must be a Grand Master Craftsman then---my shop looks like an explosion happened! You have a system, right? You can locate any object, no matter where it may be hidden? They're not piled up, they're chronologically organized in order of when they were last used.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2019 2:41:19 GMT
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Post by paulmuaddib on Dec 30, 2019 3:12:16 GMT
Simple, elegant, very nice.
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Post by Lord Newport on Dec 30, 2019 17:39:23 GMT
Love that blade and fuller!!! Looks like a real period piece.
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Jan 1, 2020 11:43:58 GMT
Should have used my wife to do the hilt.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 14:57:50 GMT
Should have used my wife to do the hilt. Mrs. Driggers is very talented. There is no doubt about that.
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