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Post by ShooterMike on Nov 24, 2008 22:02:39 GMT
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Post by Sonny Suttles on Nov 24, 2008 22:14:36 GMT
I have to say, Mike let me hold this sword yesterday. It is a beast. I love it. Maybe something for Valiant Armoury to offer in the future? ?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2008 22:48:20 GMT
Man....that's a serious peice of steel. Very nice looking! ~Jaufres
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2008 22:55:27 GMT
It looks like one hell of a sword, I wouldn't mind seeing it in action
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Post by ShooterMike on Nov 24, 2008 23:14:56 GMT
Sonny, I talked to Gus about what we discussed. The Castile guard and pommel should fit this blade after all. Ideas...
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 25, 2008 3:49:23 GMT
Sexy... What are the stats? Weight, length, ect?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2008 12:57:14 GMT
YES! Please do. I've been eying (more like drooling over)that thing for a month now, but could not get it to fit in my budget. If you make them, and make them as nice as ye olde practical series atrims , I would definitely buy one.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jan 25, 2009 16:36:30 GMT
I decided this sword should be something a little later in period. I started looking through myAmoury photo albums and ran across this interesting little piece. www.myarmoury.com/albums/displayimage.php?album=40&pos=7I really liked the way the arms of the guard sweep around into an S-shaped curve. Before seeing this piece, all the S-shaped guards I'd seem were rather "flourishy" and had intricate designs. I was attracted to the graceful yet simplistic style of this guard, and wanted something similar for my Courtrai Falchion. I selected an ATrim pommel that seemed close. Then I set to work modifying an old knuckle bow saber guard I got on a 2nd hand ATrim saber. I used my MAPP torch, hammer and the flat spot on my big vise (no anvil in my shop, you know) to forge the guard straight. I wanted a symmetrical look, so I cut off the curly-que from the top arm of the guard, measured the necessary distance down the lower arm and cut it. The tips were rounded. I heated and hammered the lower guard into shape. Last thing was to clean up the hammer marks and do final shaping, followed by a hot-quench vegetable oil coloring. Here's the results. I'm happy with the way this guard turned out. Having a knuckle ring on the right side would be the finishing touch. But my skills and equipment are definitely not up to that task. I think I will just be happy with this close approximation to the original inspiration.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2009 20:23:49 GMT
That's really nice, Mike. I'd buy a sword with that design in an instant.
Great work
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jan 25, 2009 20:55:18 GMT
That does look good. A definite improved look aesthetically.
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Post by shadowhowler on Jan 25, 2009 20:57:32 GMT
Mike... what can I say... your the man. I loved the sword when you first showed it above... and now with the new furnature its even more awesome. +1 for your all around uberness.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jan 25, 2009 23:53:50 GMT
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
Brian, I think you will be seeing this little beast soon. I had to get the furniture sorted out, but I'm happy with it now. This thing's pretty heavy, sorta like a 2 1/2 foot meat cleaver! But it turns pretty well and it will actually get up to speed with just a little effort.
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