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Post by stormmaster on Feb 2, 2021 19:50:13 GMT
that one is yours? saw it on fb very nice reminds me of how I think a nazgul sword would look
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Post by Madmartigen on Feb 2, 2021 20:51:11 GMT
In case not everybody saw the BN official sword 8-) . This is an absolute killer. Wow. Talk Vorpal sword, but a real nightmare monster slaying Vorpal sword. The geometry and proportions are very nice and clean, while the leather work, the rigged patina on fittings composed with the virgin looking blade, the handle - these together make for an unique looking piece, one of it's kind.
Congratulations BN, I am very impressed.
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Post by pellius on Feb 2, 2021 21:04:49 GMT
Very cool
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Post by theophilus736 on Feb 3, 2021 6:07:23 GMT
a seax has different style fittings it's more a single edge viking sword, but thanks anyways dude and thanks to all who like my new dayfinder I hear you there.. for whatever reason when I looked at it originally it looked way shorter, so I figured it was just somewhat of an a-historical seax. Great blade either way. I remember I had a Jeff Helmes baltic style single edged viking era (woof, mouthful) sword. Super thick spine and the best cutter I've owned before I got a XVIIIc from M. Sulowski. |
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 3, 2021 6:38:02 GMT
a seax has different style fittings it's more a single edge viking sword, but thanks anyways dude and thanks to all who like my new dayfinder I hear you there.. for whatever reason when I looked at it originally it looked way shorter, so I figured it was just somewhat of an a-historical seax. Great blade either way. I remember I had a Jeff Helmes baltic style single edged viking era (woof, mouthful) sword. Super thick spine and the best cutter I've owned before I got a XVIIIc from M. Sulowski. mhmm really thick spine indeed, i think it will be a excellent chopper and handles quite well |
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Post by neuronic on Feb 3, 2021 14:17:11 GMT
Jake Powning Dayfinder, my latest one and one im very excited for, always wanted one of his work    That look's sorta... okayish  Absolutely stunning. I'm hoping to see some "real life" pics of that beauty... and a review maybe? |
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Post by Dandelion on Feb 3, 2021 16:02:51 GMT
Hi all i am back. My father is in hospital since two weeks ago in bad condition and had aquired Covid-19 as well. He is now off from breathing machine but to say he is fine would be a sad joke; "better" may be right. We will see. Anyway, i want to show around some of Holgers latest acquisitions... Peter Szabo Viking/Dane/Tomahawk hybrid with boar engraving; very beautiful, very good balance in every position. Cant describe it better; if you grip under the head you instantly feel like carving, hold it under the leather area you feel like making small firewood, and in the lower third... yes. Lindisfarne and so on.  Second item is the Kurgan inspired bastard sword made by Ryan Sword, nice buy from our Tiers1 in here. Holger is kind of impressed, and so am i. The blade is wonderfully straight and even. Its not super light, but well balanced. Some of that distal taper thing is there too. Guard and pommel are of steel, its clearly magnetic. Overall length: 110 cm Blade length: 84 cm Blade width at guard: 5,5 cm Blade thickness at guard: around 6 mm Blade thickness at end of fuller: 4 mm Blade thickness at 3 cm from the tip: 3 mm Weight: 1640 g POB: 6 cm from guard  |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Feb 3, 2021 19:07:29 GMT
United Cutlery Honshu Boshin Double Edged Sword. A really good really cheap sword, everything straight and tight. 1173g, hard to find the weight in store websites. It has a good handling, much better than my Boshin kat, despite having not much distal taper. But the mass distribution is good due to the changes in the cross section from ricasso to single edged forte to double edge foible. Handles similar to my CS Jade Lion Gim, so really not bad. Grip is hard, needs grip band. (edit: needed grip band  ) Only complaint is a very tight scabbard fit.   |
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Post by pellius on Feb 3, 2021 19:21:56 GMT
Cool sword.
Also, thanks for the stats.
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Post by alientude on Feb 5, 2021 0:34:40 GMT
New Ryujin custom katana (warranty replacement for my other damaged one).
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stormmaster
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 5, 2021 1:33:29 GMT
i like that saya reminds me of jade
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 5, 2021 1:35:15 GMT
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Post by alientude on Feb 5, 2021 2:24:57 GMT
i like that saya reminds me of jade
I was going for an ocean/storm theme, with the blue tsuka for the water and the grey saya for storm clouds. I think it works pretty well.
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Post by Dandelion on Feb 7, 2021 10:38:51 GMT
Just a copy & paste of Holgers post on FB; no more text from me sorry. New arrival! LOTR inspired "Strider Sword"; best workout of this iconic weapon besides the licensed UC wallhanger... and this babe here is fully functional and packs a punch against Orks, stinkin' Nazghul, cheeky Elves or old farty stewards not willing to recognize your bloodline and your claim for the throne of Gondor! Made from 5160 spring steel in the Philippines (a lot of great craftsmen over there) and sold by Kingdom Of Arms. Blade Length: 35.75” Overall Length: 46.25” Handle: 10.5" Grip Length: 6.7” Weight: 3.75 lbs (against 5 lb 14.2 oz Darksword Armoury version!) P.O.B.: 3.5'' Below Hilt    |
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Post by pellius on Feb 7, 2021 14:52:21 GMT
Beautiful sword. Very nice.
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Post by Dandelion on Feb 7, 2021 22:33:58 GMT
Beautiful sword. Very nice. Yes, very nice. A lot lighter than DSA model and much better grip, but also much heavier than CF Borderwatch. |
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Post by alientude on Feb 7, 2021 22:36:59 GMT
Beautiful. Your pictures do it much more justice than the ones on Kingdom of Arms's website, where it doesn't look very good, imo.
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Post by Dandelion on Feb 7, 2021 23:18:07 GMT
Beautiful. Your pictures do it much more justice than the ones on Kingdom of Arms's website, where it doesn't look very good, imo. It has its flaws, though. Polish is a little rough, good sharpness, but ah, bevels, i believe? |
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Post by alientude on Feb 10, 2021 23:01:24 GMT
Early anniversary gift from my wife: GGK Chitlange Gripper Khukuri
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2021 23:04:24 GMT
I really like that. Almost bought this one myself a few times.
Wish my wife would purchase me a blade sometime. But she's busy making sure my balls are in her purse.
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