Zen_Hydra
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Aug 17, 2022 5:01:25 GMT
White Well Arms made my custom ge/poleaxe almost picture perfect to the Photoshop image I supplied them with. They aren't good at communication, but they are fantastic at shaping metal.
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ghost
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Post by ghost on Aug 17, 2022 6:59:01 GMT
emperor quality...how'd he even get elk antler into full guard & pommel
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Post by bjoker on Aug 17, 2022 13:07:00 GMT
Fantastic pieces, how much envy! I really admire a lot the works of Pier Paolo Rvsticvs Siercovich, sooner or later I will decide to order one of his creatures too.
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Post by pellius on Aug 18, 2022 0:11:37 GMT
Very nice
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Post by Cos on Aug 18, 2022 23:13:13 GMT
New ATrim XVIa.5. Buying this is why I'm trying to sell my Lockwood.
That is a whole lotta sword! AWESOME addition! |
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Aug 21, 2022 14:53:39 GMT
Got my final completed pictures of my Greek Xiphos from GGK.  |
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Post by armizare9 on Aug 21, 2022 23:56:38 GMT
I've been wanting a great sword of war for a while now and my wife graciously ordered me this one for an anniversary gift. It's a DSA Sword of the High King. Specs on mine:
Length 59 in. Blade length 44.25 in. A bit longer than spec. Weight 79.7 oz.
My wife requested that it be well sharpened and it is just that. Both edges have a slight, very even, secondary bevel that is paper cutting sharp. The sheath is quite nice and a very good fit. Great for transporting in the truck, but not really practical for carrying it on my person. My only complaint is that the guard has a wider gap at the blade than I would like. Other than that I am well pleased with my gift. In fact, I may well order another one down the road at some point. I haven't done much cutting with it yet but I learned one thing pretty quick; my recovery technique needs some work!
The last pic is shown with my two CS hand and a half swords for a size reference.
Your DSA Sword is beautiful. 
Those CS swords look really nice.  |
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Post by carbon on Aug 23, 2022 16:43:07 GMT
Thanks! The CS swords are not bad for the price here, but I must admit I got a bit of sticker shock when I saw the cost 'down under'. I hope the pic helps with your decision on your sword purchase.
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Post by snubnoze on Aug 26, 2022 0:31:37 GMT
Just got my shield from MedievalUA in Ukraine. The design is a zoomorphic triskellion from a fibula found in Gotland circa 550-600 CE. Now I need something older than a Type H to really go with it.
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stormmaster
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I like viking/migration era swords
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 4, 2022 17:19:41 GMT
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Post by pellius on Sept 4, 2022 20:38:31 GMT
Woah.
I’ve never seen a spatulate tip welded ‘round like that.
That pattern welding is mesmerizing.
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Post by skelley on Sept 4, 2022 20:49:30 GMT
Saw some pics of it on Reddit this morning. Gorgeous stuff!
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Post by mdmac on Sept 5, 2022 20:24:06 GMT
On its way to me: Type XIIIb, copy of an original from the Alexandria arsenal by Mateusz Sulowski. Faithful reproduction that includes the Arabic inscriptions and makers' mark.
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stormmaster
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 5, 2022 20:47:02 GMT
i like that piece alot looks like a big hefty sword
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Post by mdmac on Sept 6, 2022 2:44:52 GMT
From Mateusz:
total lenght: 109,5cm
blade lenght: 92cm
Blade width: 58mm
Thickness of blade (at the base): 5mm
weight: 1510g
balance: 15cm
grip lenght: 11cm
Except for the grip the stats read more like my Albion Duke. Pretty big boy for single-hander,
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Post by mdmac on Sept 7, 2022 15:26:01 GMT
September is sword month. Also on the way is this rendering by Gael Fabre of a 15 century German hand and a half. In contrast to the aforementioned massive "chopper" this one is a finesse blade.  Total length: 115cm Blade length: 90cm Blade width: 4.6cm Grip length: 13.5cm Balance point: 15cm Weight: 1263 grams |
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stormmaster
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 7, 2022 15:31:45 GMT
Stunning piece, gael never ceases to amaze
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Post by alientude on Sept 8, 2022 0:27:54 GMT
Absolutely gorgeous. I need to get something from Gael at some point.
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Post by mdmac on Sept 8, 2022 3:47:34 GMT
Absolutely gorgeous. I need to get something from Gael at some point. I have acquired two Fabre swords second hand prior to this -- a Type XIIa and a Type XV based on a prototype from the Wallace Collection. Both are superb. He does not disappoint. |
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Post by rannh1 on Sept 8, 2022 15:33:56 GMT
Absolutely gorgeous. I need to get something from Gael at some point. I have acquired two Fabre swords second hand prior to this -- a Type XIIa and a Type XV based on a prototype from the Wallace Collection. Both are superb. He does not disappoint. Silly question maybe, but needs asking. What differentiates his work over say an Albion? or if you're going maker, an Angus trim or Longship? or KC?
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