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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 17, 2020 2:31:20 GMT
So I have a gladius being made by Purna of GGK, it's his first ever of a gladius so this should be a great weapon to behold, he's very excited to make it as he had just watched a forged in fire episode where they made this very weapon. I'll update when more images are available. Here is the drawing of what will be made.  |
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 17, 2020 2:38:15 GMT
OMG, I wanted to ask him to make one! The only thing holding me back is I'm not sure if he could make an authentic scabbard. How are you communicating that?
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 17, 2020 2:46:49 GMT
It's funny you asked about the scabbard that the part I tried to communicate with him and I don't think he quite grasped that so I decided I wouldn't have him make that for me, so I'll have to purchase a scabbard elsewhere for it.
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 17, 2020 2:49:29 GMT
The only thing I am a stickler about with Roman swords is the scabbard. Still, anything he makes will be light years better than my Deepeeka.
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 17, 2020 2:51:06 GMT
Speaking of Deepeeka, the scabbard I have is quite good. Would it help if Purna had detailed photos?
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 17, 2020 2:54:14 GMT
Speaking of Deepeeka, the scabbard I have is quite good. Would it help if Purna had detailed photos? I guess it wont hurt, I was actually thinking about getting a deepeeka gladius just for the scabbard to use on mine, as you say the blades will be light years ahead of anything except custom or Albion. |
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 17, 2020 2:56:04 GMT
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 17, 2020 2:59:24 GMT
That's so funny I had that exact scabbard I showed him only it was in a dark brown leather color, same brass work too, he said the brass work would be the trouble part and he wasn't sure he could do it, but I didn't want to put to much pressure on him to make a new type of sword & a new scabbard so I just went with the sword for the time being.
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 17, 2020 3:01:44 GMT
You may be right. For a Roman sword, the brass work on this scabbard is simple.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 17, 2020 3:04:52 GMT
You may be right. For a Roman sword, the brass work on this scabbard is simple. So I figure I'll let him do the sword, based on the drawings it looks like its going to be awesome and once that's done he said he could do the scabbard at a later time if I chose to as well. So we will see. |
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 17, 2020 3:06:07 GMT
Well, I am glued to this thread.
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Dec 17, 2020 6:56:29 GMT
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Post by soulfromheart on Dec 17, 2020 13:26:59 GMT
Well, I am glued to this thread. Likewise, likewise...  I absolutely love his hatchets too. (Not mine but I'd like one...)  Something to keep in mind for the brass parts is that, as he does everything by hand (especially carvings), he may have to make new tools from scratch to make them. |
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 18, 2020 16:04:36 GMT
work has started on the blade, here is the first images of it.  |
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Dec 18, 2020 16:08:36 GMT
Lol how cool would it be to have a picture of your project and mine together. Looks awesome bro.
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 18, 2020 16:18:07 GMT
I am already planning to ask him to make me one. I want a Sisak variation gladius, perhaps something almost spatha-like in terms of length.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 18, 2020 16:23:06 GMT
I am already planning to ask him to make me one. I want a Sisak variation gladius, perhaps something almost spatha-like in terms of length. I told him this morning that a lot of people are watching this and be prepared to have some orders come your way :) |
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Dec 18, 2020 16:30:10 GMT
What are the materials going to be on this one? Also, any distal taper specs?
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 18, 2020 16:39:31 GMT
What are the materials going to be on this one? Also, any distal taper specs? Wood Pommel, grip & guard will be shaseem wood or how ever you spell it, bronze plate for the inset guard and pommel nut. I gave him the blade length, overall length and weight of what I wanted, he said he would take care of the rest, should I have mentioned distal taper to him or by him saying he'll take care of it was that his way of saying he will know based on my specs? |
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Dec 18, 2020 16:51:41 GMT
What are the materials going to be on this one? Also, any distal taper specs? Wood Pommel, grip & guard will be shaseem wood or how ever you spell it, bronze plate for the inset guard and pommel nut. I gave him the blade length, overall length and weight of what I wanted, he said he would take care of the rest, should I have mentioned distal taper to him or by him saying he'll take care of it was that his way of saying he will know based on my specs? This is the rub so far as I am concerned. We make a big stink in the year 2020 about distal taper, but given how so many of these archaeological finds, upon which we make our assumptions, are in such a terrible state of condition, many of them may not have distal taper at all.
I think we can logically conclude that the gladius should have some form of distal taper, but it should have a reinforced tip. That, in my opinion, is critical. It's a thrusting weapon, the point should be tough.
The spatha, on the other hand, can be a reinforced tip too, but late spatha, like a 3rd century type, seem to be more for slashing and chopping.
I would remind Purna that the point should be strong.
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