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Post by blackjack on Jun 11, 2024 18:37:02 GMT
I love Lockwoods stuff. I am thinking about getting one of his swords. But why is this sword so much more expensive than everything else he makes? lockwoodswords.com/product/sl1019/
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Post by stormmaster on Jun 11, 2024 18:53:54 GMT
Probably the bronze fittings
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Post by mrstabby on Jun 11, 2024 19:19:58 GMT
Probably the bronze fittings Thouught so as well, the other bronze one iis more expensiive as well. Maybe a new and therefore expensiive process for lockwood?
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Post by blackjack on Jun 11, 2024 19:24:52 GMT
600$ for bronze? How can that be?
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Post by nddave on Jun 11, 2024 21:17:49 GMT
600$ for bronze? How can that be? Bronze is more expensive and time consuming to cast than steel, add in that's his replica of the Bresca Spadona which is a very intricate sword with its fluted Type T Pommel and triangular Style 7 guard. Still cheaper than Albion's museum line replica.
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Post by stormmaster on Jun 11, 2024 23:00:13 GMT
600$ for bronze? How can that be? Well not just that but it factors in, also the complexity of the blade too
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Post by treeslicer on Jun 11, 2024 23:56:03 GMT
Nah, it's maybe the effect of having "Lock" in the name. If he ever changes the "wood" to "heed", it'll jump to $17,950,000.
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Post by kclee008 on Jun 13, 2024 11:11:21 GMT
I have one of these I got directly from Lockwood and he confirmed what others have:written: this particular model costs more because of the bronze, blade shape and profile, and the more complicated pommel. I also picked up a Lockwood xva from KoA recently and while it looks and feels very nice, the level of finish is not on the same level of my Brescia. I suspect in addition to the cost difference due to metals and labor, he might put more of himself into the Brescia model since his is the only other one I’m aware of that competes with Albion’s. But that’s just a guess.
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Post by kclee008 on Jun 13, 2024 11:13:22 GMT
To clarify, I mean he’s the only maker that does Brescia style as an ongoing high level model other than Albion. Of course, custom makers can do this as well or perhaps arguably even better, but those will be custom pieces.
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