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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2008 0:28:38 GMT
Several years ago i purchased a simple "S" Hilt baskethilt from Eljay Erikson with a ATrim Backsword blade on it. It was a fairly simple, yet exquisite hilt, however due to unforseeable circumstances, I eventually had to pass it on to a new home. About a year ago, I began discussing another project with ElJay, and this time I wanted something that was VERY historically accurate. We pour through pages and pages of historical examples and since i wanted something a bit fancier, but still an "S" hilt, few finally decided on this one from Mazansky it was pretty fancy with alot of cutouts, and Eljay did an excellant job on it, which was to be expected, but then the question arose: What BLADE to put on it? This hilt was FAR too nice to have a reworked production blade on it, oh no no... it had to be a CUSTOM blade! Shortly thereafter I was talking to John Lundemo, and mentioned the basket and before i could even ask him, he volunteered for it with ALOT of enthusiasm! This would be the FIRST Eljay hilt John had ever mounted, and to my knowledge, the only Eljay hilt out there with a 100% custom blade on it. The Orignal had a double edged broadsword blade with triple fullers, however it appeared to be kinda thin at the base, and there are NO full length pictures of it. John and I decided since the basket was kinda heavy that a nice beefy blade was in order... the result is nothing short of spectacular! John worked it out and this thing balances so well in the hand with the POB less than 4" from the cross. Ill let the pictures tell the rest....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2008 21:57:14 GMT
Nobody has anything to say about this one? I don't know much about Scottish baskethilts but this basket looks really nice. And the blade is one of the most beautiful blades I have ever seen.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2008 1:44:22 GMT
yeh surprised me too that not more people were on it. this one is a VERY historically accurate reproduction down to the last detail. Not to mention one of the best balanced baskets ive ever handled. John did a wonderful job on the blade and balanced out the weight of the basket perfectly
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Post by slav on Dec 16, 2008 1:49:17 GMT
I'm normally not a big fan of European swords at all, and have little to say about them....but WOW!
That is one of the most attractive swords that I have seen; period. The whole ensemble just does something for me. Very very very nice! I am taken!
It's a keeper for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2008 1:51:20 GMT
Oh wow! I only just saw this one with pictures and I am absolutely stunned. Maybe no one else has posted because they are all rendered speechless? Being of scottish ancestry myself, I have to say this is the most beautiful baskethilt I have ever seen. The blade is absolutely stunning as is the basket and the historical accuracy is fantastic. You must've spent an absolute fortune on the purchase of these three blades but each one is of such heirloom quality that it is a wonderful investment.
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Post by ShooterMike on Dec 16, 2008 1:51:40 GMT
Hey David,
I just got to see the pictures of your 3 new babies. This one is exquisite! It really blows me away how well Eljay and John were able to create such a historically authentic masterpiece. You must be rightly proud of such a wonderful combination of work from two of the best.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2008 7:23:56 GMT
Very nice sword and lovely hilt ... don't know about the scabbard though but then again that's just a minor detail anyway ! Hugh
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2008 10:53:16 GMT
Really beautiful!!
Is the hilt made in one piece or of different pieces welded toghether?
Could we perhaps see pictures of the grip and the hilt from other angles?
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Post by slav on Dec 17, 2008 3:27:32 GMT
Honestly, this sword has really gotten me interested in acquiring a good baskethilt. It would be my first European sword, so that is a feat! Beautiful...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2008 15:43:47 GMT
Very nice sword and lovely hilt ... don't know about the scabbard though but then again that's just a minor detail anyway ! Hugh Why not the scabbard? is a woodcore, covered with leather, with details mirroring the fullers... bronze chape.... not to mention strong...... Ive seen alot of woodcore scabbards that were very fragile.... the thing i like about Johns is that they could be used as an offhand parrying device or.... CLUB!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2008 16:36:54 GMT
with details mirroring the fullers... bronze chape.... Well ... just my humble opinion it's exactly that what don't like Once again IT'S A SUPERB SWORD but I prefer a plain leather scabbard for a Scottish broadsword ... but hey ! ... that's just my appreciation !
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2008 7:38:35 GMT
I have to wipe drool off my keyboard! Thats stunning!
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 19, 2008 16:58:23 GMT
Very nice sword and lovely hilt ... don't know about the scabbard though but then again that's just a minor detail anyway ! Hugh Why not the scabbard? is a woodcore, covered with leather, with details mirroring the fullers... bronze chape.... not to mention strong...... Ive seen alot of woodcore scabbards that were very fragile.... the thing i like about Johns is that they could be used as an offhand parrying device or.... CLUB! I think most of us here are just spoiled when it comes to scabbards, after seeing all of Brian's work. Your scabbard is, to me, very attractive. Especially with the baskethilt poking out of it. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2008 22:36:59 GMT
Why did you have to do that ? Now I have another sword on my "want" list.............
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2008 16:01:12 GMT
I really like basket hilts swords. They are really functional in their hand protection and allow full range of motion. I am really suprised no one thought of developing them in earlier periods.
I think this is the most beautiful basket hilt I have seen to date.
I like how the Scotts incorporate a fingering guard too. My English basket hilt based on a find on the Marry Rose does not allow for fingering.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2008 1:14:24 GMT
OH JEEZ, Thanks Davids. I have never really liked basket hilts. That was, until now. That is the best looking basket hilt broadsword if have ever seen. Now i have to figure out how to sneak one in the house.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2008 16:22:21 GMT
Thanks guys! Yeh,, Eljay and I did alot of research and went thru alot of different historical examples until i found one that i liked. Alot of baskethilts i have handled in the past have small baskets that are rather tight on the hand, I wanted this one to allow a large range of wrist movement
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