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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 8, 2009 12:05:52 GMT
in these two videos you will see me cutting tatami with my two newest swords. a Practical Atrim Longsword (tuned version) and a "was1429" the 1429 has been re-shaped and had a new grip put on. the new grip is about 4" long and has a great shape and a riser. feels great in the hand. I got both of these swords from Shooter Mike in a trade for an Albion I didn't like very much.
The longsword is about 2 pounds 7 ounces which is lighter than my practical arming sword yet longer. Mike did a great job sharpening it. I could shave with this baby (well almost).
the was1429 weighs about 2 pounds 13 ounces which would normally be more than I'd like but this thing feels light in the hand. great balance. I do need to sharpen it some more.
ok be gentle this is my first time with a longsword. I like it!
here's the "was1429"
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 8, 2009 12:45:27 GMT
Thanks for the vids, Ian. +1 Very nice swords indeed. Looks like a decent trade, just curious, why you didn't like the Norman. Anyhow great cutting, I ain't gonna say anything about the phone thing, you done do that while driving I hope. Just kidding....sorta.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 13:57:16 GMT
Thanks Tom! It looks like you got some nice swords I bet Mike is happy too. I like the fast tatami rearrangement - an homage to ShooterMike?
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 8, 2009 14:43:43 GMT
LOL I was figuring someone would say something about the phone. no, I don't drive and talk unless I has my earpiece/mic in.
yeah the restacking of the tatami in high speed just seemed like the right thing to do since I got the sword from Mike. definitely an homage.
as to why I didn't like the Albion. . . well there were a couple reasons but, mostly it just came down to taste and the fact that it didn't taste the way I wanted. ;D these swords though are exactly the sort of thing I love.
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 8, 2009 22:12:53 GMT
I laughed my $emprini off when you were cutting while chatting on the phone... ;D I like the look of the Longsword, I might have to look into one of those.
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