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Post by salvatore on Jan 5, 2009 21:39:57 GMT
Why get a sword when you can get some Jolly seeking missles?
Hehe, damn! Now you've got me started...
Anywho, I'd totally go custom. Remember, Quality over quantity.
Sal
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Post by enkidu on Jan 5, 2009 23:45:35 GMT
Once you have some sub300$ and know what you like i think that you are ready to make the move for a custom, and if you do so please keep us informed on what you'll be getting !
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2009 4:15:35 GMT
I have a fable blade, the first one Bren made under his label and I have to say that I could probably smash my way through a brick wall with it, not to mention use it as a crowbar and a number of other things. My thought is to purchase some D2 and get Bren to make me a blade out of it. The three makers I am interested in getting stuff made by are Brenno, John Lundemo and Dr Jim Hrisoulas.
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 6, 2009 5:20:09 GMT
I should get around to having Brenno make me something... Only thing stopping me now (save expense) is his steel of choice won't show hamon (or so he has said previously) which I'd pretty much require for anything I'd have made. I do own one custom by James Raw and love it dearly, may have him make me another blade one day. Next I'm torn between a Barrett, Sorrells, or one of the other smiths whose names I can't remember presently. However, $$$. I would happily part with alll but two of my sub-$300's to narrow that gap, though. I'd keep my PK (first and still my benchmark blade) and my Zetsurin (zero resale value, anyway) but the rest could go. Technically my 1315 isn't sub-$300 so it stays, too. But I can't say that picking up a few cheaper blades first is all bad; it'll expose you to the various types well enough that you can determine what you like best before investing much into a custom. I've sort of moved on to custom and antique blades now, myself, but I still like seeing what developments the sub-$300 market is making. Musashi's new DH models, for instance. Except the whole kissaki deal fot under $100 they seem like incredible swords. I'm also fascinated by the direction VA is taking with their Trim/Fletcher models and revamping of their old line, likewise Hanwei's always held my favor, but now with their Tinker collaborations... I like to keep myself on both sides.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 6, 2009 15:33:33 GMT
Just FYI, I believe that Brenno doesn't do DH swords. I may just be misremembering, but I'm under the impression that that isn't exactly his forte, if you know what I mean.
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 6, 2009 21:13:54 GMT
He doesn't typically, no, but he has, and is willing to (or was last I asked) but his steel doesn't show hamon so he generally doesn't bother (again, was my understanding through talking with him...guess we'll let him answer when he sees this. )
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2009 21:26:33 GMT
...there is absolutely NO way I'm ever going to take a Brenno-Blade to a stump or tree... Am I the only one to catch this? You shouldn't take ANY sword to stumps or trees, other than thin sappling. That would be considered sword abuse.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 6, 2009 22:04:30 GMT
My statement was figurative. I meant that I would not subject it to hard targets for fear of, however unlikely it may be, damaging the sword.
BloodWraith- you refer to the Wraith Kuhkri, I assume?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2009 22:11:27 GMT
When I cleaned out my collection some years back, the custom sword was the one I kept - so go figure!
As to the 500 stink lizards or one parrot - ss stew for a month sounds better than squab for an evening. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 3:39:32 GMT
Slayer: It isn't a khukri, it is more of a yatagan that is 18" in length and yes it is all mine I am working on getting pictures of the finished product now that my dad has done the sheath and the handle in 400 year old red gum. I am hoping at some point to get the same sort of blade shape but lighter in weight and a longer length like a proper yatagan. Brendan does amazing work and is well worth the price in my opinion. As I said I have been thinking about getting a metre of D2 but not sure if it will show up a hamon or not if I had a couple grand I would buy some pattern welded steel and have Brendan make me a yatagan out of that, that might be a job for a smith who knows how to forge patter welded steel though (no offense to Brendan, you know I think your work is sexy as all get out).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 5:10:40 GMT
It's not such a strange question to me - I have more than one "expensive hobbies", so I can't just buy swords willy nilly.
After a lot of thought, I think I will buy a single "mid range" sharp (I'm thinking Angus Trim) for now. Then, we'll see. I just can't justify buying albion.
There is one big advantage to the sub 300 group though - they allow you to "explore" different styles. There is much more about a sword than how it looks - there is how it *feels* in your hand. It's very hard to know that without actually touching it. The sub 300 allows someone to explore a bit.
... then again, a number (but not all) of those sub 300 don't feel like they should anyway...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 14:46:34 GMT
I like Angus Trim as a mid-range price sword-maker myself. Just commitment to delivery date as part of the deal, otherwise you could be waiting for a long time.
I have stopped collecting cheap sharp swords myself. When the price is right I will buy A-trim or an Albion. I mostly buy training swords these days.
Collecting a few sub $300 swords is a good way to decide what the right style for you. You can then buy one highend sword.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 18:18:39 GMT
I think I learned my lesson from pocket knives. Even though I didn't purchase inexpensive knives (Benchmade Blue & Black class), I kept on buying different ones to see what I would settle on liking the most. After finally caving to the knife that I ultimately wanted in the beginning but considered costly at first, I haven't found the need to purchase anything new. I still use one of my Benchmades while the others are in storage. But the knife that gets carried and used most is my Chris Reeves Sebenza. Quality over quantity for me as long as I have a back up or two.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 19:07:20 GMT
I think I have generally come to the conclusion in life that it is better spend a bit more, buy something that is good quality, something that you will be satisfied with and that will last you a long time. buying cheap goods is often false economy for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2009 1:31:17 GMT
There are two very good swordmakers in Australia that I have come across. The first one is of course Brendan from Fable Blades he does work that no one else even comes close to thinking about doing. The other one is manning imperial, one of the swords from this company has even been reviewed on myarmoury.com. For fantasy or custom I would go with Bren, for no nonsense historical replicas I would go with manning. This is the manning piece I like the most;
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 8, 2009 1:45:14 GMT
Whoa...seriously cool, mate!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2009 1:46:11 GMT
The price tag on it is quite nice to
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 8, 2009 1:48:02 GMT
Is that sarcasm?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2009 1:49:51 GMT
not in the slightest, it is a happiness, cause with the price tag if I save for a while I would be able to purchase it.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 8, 2009 2:13:07 GMT
Oh, sweet! That gives me hope about the future of my collection, as I'm planning to move to Perth the week I turn 18, lol.
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