seth
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Post by seth on Mar 6, 2024 0:03:49 GMT
I was in Missoula for work and stopped by Zombie Tools. They were super friendly and invited me in. They have a cool display with all their current models and other metalwork. They also have a display with all the retired models. You can handle them all.
I also saw proto-types and weapons that never made it into production like a great sword, several khopesh, and a mace. Best of all they had some "shop special" blades for sale at discounts due to minor cosmetic issues so I picked up a few.
So if you ever end up in Missoula, MT, I highly recommend you stop by.
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Post by fayebarca on Mar 6, 2024 1:49:23 GMT
Aw man, they had a greatsword that didn't make it to production? Would have loved to see what that looked like.
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Post by seth on Mar 6, 2024 2:44:20 GMT
Aw man, they had a greatsword that didn't make it to production? Would have loved to see what that looked like. The great sword is still a prototype in testing which I took to mean it still may make it. The owner was pretty clear they didn't like how the khopesh (khopeshi?) turned out. I think the mace was a no go for sure too. I should have taken some pictures but I didn't think of it until I left. |
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Post by fayebarca on Mar 6, 2024 3:37:43 GMT
I kind of understand that for the khopesh. It's got a pretty specific aesthetic that probably does clash with the zombie apocalypse setting.
It would be funny if the mace was just a baseball bat, though. That would track for a zombie weapon.
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Post by pellius on Mar 6, 2024 4:05:36 GMT
That’s pretty awesome
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Post by seth on Mar 6, 2024 15:14:10 GMT
I kind of understand that for the khopesh. It's got a pretty specific aesthetic that probably does clash with the zombie apocalypse setting. It would be funny if the mace was just a baseball bat, though. That would track for a zombie weapon. tiffany, (if I remember her name correctly) told me the mace had a lot of reverberation when smashing stuff. It was solid steel and had a Sauron vibe to its look. Found a picture of their display on their FB page:  The retired blade rack was on the other side. And yes, the shake weight was there as well. LOL. |
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Post by seth on Mar 6, 2024 15:36:23 GMT
 I got this satin blade Belmont as a shop special. This is an amazing knife. It is big but moves very fast. The handle ergos are excellent. Their aluminum slaps with leather wrap feel good in the hand. I also got a Vakra and a Sharkalope. I love kukri style blades, and the Vakra seems like it will be a great chopper. The Sharkalope is a fast and deadly short sword. Some others that I handled and really liked were the Zakasushi, D'Capitan companion, Traumahawk, and the Marauder. |
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Mar 6, 2024 15:39:35 GMT
...So if you ever end up in Missoula, MT... If I'm ever in Missoula, Montana I'll promptly realize I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque. |
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Post by pellius on Mar 6, 2024 18:06:49 GMT
“..promptly..”
Lol
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Post by Paul Muad’Dib on Mar 8, 2024 4:43:33 GMT
...So if you ever end up in Missoula, MT... If I'm ever in Missoula, Montana I'll promptly realize I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque. Well depending on which direction you’re coming from that could take you to Missoula. |
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