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Post by Lord Newport on Mar 1, 2022 20:41:22 GMT
I'm nothing of not consistent. The Tritonia, the solingen and this are my "keepers". Everything else is or will be in play \. gonna have another one made for the solingen? I have a Christian Fletcher scabbard already for that. |
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Post by nddave on Mar 1, 2022 20:56:19 GMT
Nothing too special but thought I'd post these. Couple new Foam Swords I found on Amazon based on the Conan Atlantean and He-Man Sword of Power. For around $30 each they're pretty impressive and detailed. Pretty stiff and durable too. Couldn't obtain BrotherBanzai's models so went with foam. The foam Atlantean is definitely easier on the arms too, lol! Should have new steel in the next few weeks (KoA takes forever these days and MRL drop ships Hanwei FYI) to show but these were quick and cheap so figured I'd share.   |
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 6, 2022 23:50:07 GMT
Stay tuned for the thread on this baby. really like the contrast of the inlays (what kind?) in the blade and the bluing done to it, grip is really nice too, great piece |
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Post by skelley on Mar 7, 2022 2:17:54 GMT
Stay tuned for the thread on this baby. That is just plain badass, my man! A weapon worthy of Van Helsing himself. I can't wait to see some close ups of the grip. |
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 7, 2022 4:54:07 GMT
really like the contrast of the inlays (what kind?) in the blade and the bluing done to it, grip is really nice too, great piece I did the blueing on it, it was really easy work because the blade was rather nicely polished. The inlay is brass. I am already talking to him about making a larger clone, maybe a 19-20 inch blade.  definitely a good idea, 100% better then if it was not blued |
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Post by rannh1 on Mar 7, 2022 11:34:46 GMT
That is just plain badass, my man! A weapon worthy of Van Helsing himself. I can't wait to see some close ups of the grip. The carving is rose type vines. Similar to my avatar.  A work of art bud. |
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Post by AJGBlack on Mar 7, 2022 14:46:08 GMT
The carving is rose type vines. Similar to my avatar. A work of art bud. Or in this case a work of bud art? 🤣 |
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Post by Lord Newport on Mar 10, 2022 23:25:54 GMT
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 10, 2022 23:28:08 GMT
Very nice and that packaging is hard to beat
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Post by karmasoft on Mar 11, 2022 0:15:01 GMT
Lord Newport, I think I remember you talking about your coat of arms. If so it all makes sense! What an amazing work of art and seemingly picks up all of the colors in your house.
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Post by Lord Newport on Mar 11, 2022 1:01:35 GMT
Very nice and that packaging is hard to beat Yeah I think this packaging tops the standard Albion packaging by a mile... |
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Post by eastman on Mar 11, 2022 2:42:20 GMT
That is a beautiful example of the sword-maker's art, and a creative and secure method of packing.
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Post by nddave on Mar 11, 2022 21:30:06 GMT
Nowhere near as nice as that beautiful piece above, (Amazing Type XII LordNew port!), but I just got something in the mail today...  Basically after swinging that foam model around it just made me want a real one more so purchased a Windlass Atlantean from IronGateArmoury. Pretty amazed was worried a little it would be rattly and misaligned but it is in overall great shape. Nice and tight and everything seems flush and well casted. Heavy as was expected but oddly doesn't feel too bad in the hand or hands due to the low point of balance. Basically all the weight of this sword feels like it's in the hilt. Still one I've had on the wishlist for years but never thought I'd bite. Good price from IGA too, cheaper than here in the states even after shipping. They have a few more in stock if any of you are interested. |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Mar 11, 2022 21:44:33 GMT
Congrats, I still love mine. The Marto Atlantean scabbard matches btw. Disassemble it and you'll know why I trust the unusual construction (except the pommel falling off and hitting your toe). ((The inscription reads: "GROW STRONGER"))  |
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Post by LeMal on Mar 11, 2022 22:46:59 GMT
God! DAMN!
Thanks for the heads up Dave--though it means I have to cancel a backordered one from Windlass I just placed an order for last week.
And yes, Andi, precisely *because* of your old review with it disassembled. Shedding a tear now because cat's out of the bag on a looooong overdue project (since even long before your disassembly review, though getting exact stats from it confirmed my plan). But for over fifteen damn years--getting dismissed, sound of crickets (but go back over the forum and you'll find my posts on it)--I've suggested the overwhelming weight problem IS simply the hilt components...
And just carving them out of wood instead would be the main fix.
Which is exactly what I plan to do, specifically shooting for desert ironwood, which when polished has a nice, if often tiger-striped, bronzish look.
Well, no more surprises for everyone when I do it. But now it's definite. Again, thanks for the Irongate lead, just ordered one; I've been wondering if Windlass would wait a few weeks only to pull a "too bad, so sad, we never got them back in stock after all" on me!
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Post by nddave on Mar 11, 2022 22:56:28 GMT
Congrats, I still love mine. The Marto Atlantean scabbard matches btw. Disassemble it and you'll know why I trust the unusual construction (except the pommel falling off and hitting your toe). ((The inscription reads: "GROW STRONGER")) Thanks, yea I bought one of the Windlass (probably the same as the Marto) scabbards from Reliks to go with it. Honestly never really plan on using it or sharpening aside from swing it around now and then when I want to feel like Conan, lol. It's just one of those itches I had to scratch as it's one of my top 3 fantasy favorites, plus I'm a big Conan comic collector. So far mine is tight and solid with no rattles or loose parts, even the hemp is nice and tight. I got one of the over blued hilts though lol, but it isn't too bad. Lol, been showing off to the girlfriend doing the back handed spin from Destroyer so maybe I've passed the "riddle of steel" inscription! 🤣 |
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Post by nddave on Mar 11, 2022 23:00:56 GMT
God! DAMN! Thanks for the heads up Dave--though it means I have to cancel a backordered one from Windlass I just placed an order for last week. And yes, Andi, precisely *because* of your old review with it disassembled. Shedding a tear now because cat's out of the bag on a looooong overdue project (since even long before your disassembly review, though getting exact stats from it confirmed my plan). But for over fifteen damn years--getting dismissed, sound of crickets (but go back over the forum and you'll find my posts on it)--I've suggested the overwhelming weight problem IS simply the hilt components... And just carving them out of wood instead would be the main fix. Which is exactly what I plan to do, specifically shooting for desert ironwood, which when polished has a nice, if often tiger-striped, bronzish look. Well, no more surprises for everyone when I do it. But now it's definite. Again, thanks for the Irongate lead, just ordered one; I've been wondering if Windlass would wait a few weeks only to pull a "too bad, so sad, we never got them back in stock after all" on me! Thanks, and your welcome! When I bought mine they had 5 left so glad you were able to get one! Cheaper too than the MRL price by over a $100 even with shipping!. Yea rhe weight is definitely in the hilt especially the guard. That's a good idea using the ironwood, will look the part too, what's the weight like for the ironwood? Is it heavy enough to counter balance the blade? That would be my only fear that the wood would maybe be too light and draw out the POB on the blade. |
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Post by LeMal on Mar 11, 2022 23:32:43 GMT
God! DAMN! Thanks for the heads up Dave--though it means I have to cancel a backordered one from Windlass I just placed an order for last week. And yes, Andi, precisely *because* of your old review with it disassembled. Shedding a tear now because cat's out of the bag on a looooong overdue project (since even long before your disassembly review, though getting exact stats from it confirmed my plan). But for over fifteen damn years--getting dismissed, sound of crickets (but go back over the forum and you'll find my posts on it)--I've suggested the overwhelming weight problem IS simply the hilt components... And just carving them out of wood instead would be the main fix. Which is exactly what I plan to do, specifically shooting for desert ironwood, which when polished has a nice, if often tiger-striped, bronzish look. Well, no more surprises for everyone when I do it. But now it's definite. Again, thanks for the Irongate lead, just ordered one; I've been wondering if Windlass would wait a few weeks only to pull a "too bad, so sad, we never got them back in stock after all" on me! Thanks, and your welcome! When I bought mine they had 5 left so glad you were able to get one! Cheaper too than the MRL price by over a $100 even with shipping!. Yea rhe weight is definitely in the hilt especially the guard. That's a good idea using the ironwood, will look the part too, what's the weight like for the ironwood? Is it heavy enough to counter balance the blade? That would be my only fear that the wood would maybe be too light and draw out the POB on the blade. Oh, I'm definitely sure the POB will be a lot farther out. Ironwood's one of the densest woods, but still only ~10% that of steel or bronze. Still, at least according to my calculations, with that blade, any POB that's under 8" should be usable (the total weight should be under 4lbs, and probably closer to 3.5!) and will likely be an excellent >7". Plus I'll be creating a type of "inner pommel" of steel, wood going over it. Should ameliorate the issue too. But the funny thing, given the "distal taper" mantra? Well, yeah, but the bare blade IIRC is only ~5mm at the base, if anything arguably too thin! Not the too-thick, source-of-the-excess-weight everybody assumed, but rather the minor but common "Windlass Malady." (And from Windlass. Go figure) ;) *rofl* |
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Post by nddave on Mar 11, 2022 23:38:08 GMT
Thanks, and your welcome! When I bought mine they had 5 left so glad you were able to get one! Cheaper too than the MRL price by over a $100 even with shipping!. Yea rhe weight is definitely in the hilt especially the guard. That's a good idea using the ironwood, will look the part too, what's the weight like for the ironwood? Is it heavy enough to counter balance the blade? That would be my only fear that the wood would maybe be too light and draw out the POB on the blade. Oh, I'm definitely sure the POB will be a lot farther out. Ironwood's one of the densest woods, but still only ~10% that of steel or bronze. Still, at least according to my calculations, with that blade, any POB that's under 8" should be usable (the total weight should be under 4lbs, and probably closer to 3.5!) and will likely be an excellent >7". Plus I'll be creating a type of "inner pommel" of steel, wood going over it. Should ameliorate the issue too. But the funny thing, given the "distal taper" mantra? Well, yeah, but the bare blade IIRC is only ~5mm at the base, if anything arguably too thin! Not the too-thick, source-of-the-excess-weight everybody assumed, but rather the minor but common "Windlass Malady." (And from Windlass. Go figure)  *rofl* Yea probably wouldnt be to bad then, less weight and a forward balance would be more manageable than what it is now with a heavy hilt and a behind the guard pob. I know right it's like stats outweigh actual handling or the purpose of distal taper which is basically to bring the pob and weight to be better in handling. Stats are important but when the discussion starts to look at .3mm or .2oz as handling deterrents I think the stats junkies are going a little to far, lol. |
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Post by eastman on Mar 12, 2022 1:29:18 GMT
Bronze - 8.3 - 8.7 g/cc
Steel - 7.5 - 8.0 g/cc
Desert Ironwood - 1.2 g/cc
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