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Post by kidcasanova on Apr 12, 2009 3:02:51 GMT
The tang looks fair good. It'd be nice if the threaded part was longer/went into the pommel more. Also would be nice to see a shot of the tang shoulders.
Granted, this is the SS version, but it gives a good idea of what the MC versions might look like stripped down.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 17:34:39 GMT
kid, it was the SS version and I suspect the tangs are the same. Again, not sure if that end is threaded or not but it at least does not appear to be welded on, but hard to tell with the guard in the way.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2009 1:46:34 GMT
I was pleasantly surprised for a SS wallhanger... in fact, I find the United Cutlery LOTR swords to be quite well balanced (*ducks as someone throws a sword), well at least Strider's and Glamdring.
Now if only United Cutlery and MRL teamed up to produce an offical forged version in the sub $300 range...
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Post by kidcasanova on Apr 14, 2009 5:31:24 GMT
As long as Windlass was willing to make some stiffer blades. I'd prefer to see VA make them. I love my two Windlass arming swords, but their longer swords (with a few notable exceptions) are too flexible for many people's tastes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2009 4:54:53 GMT
The Foe Hammer was always my favorite, since I saw the movies first (shame) I always pictured the leaf blade when I read the books. I own the UC sword of Boromir as well,which is extremely beautiful, and would like a functional replica closer to the movie one; not that the ones floating around out there arn't nice, but something about the movie one was just spot-on for me in terms of looks.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Apr 15, 2009 13:42:48 GMT
Christian Fletcher did a nice Boromir. I'll try one oneday when I get my beltsander to do the broad fuller (bloody fullers). I know that Rob Miller will do one before long, as I had an enquiry for a Boromir that I knocked back and it was comm'ed to RM. It will be a while off though.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2009 14:16:32 GMT
Yea, Christian's Redeemer (his version of the Boromir) was flawless- I have to say here that of late, the last couple of years, has seen a surge in quality with regard to sword repros, guys like John, Gus and Tink led the charge and with the addition of smiths like Brenno and others, we're seeing an incredible array of swords for all price ranges. It's very exciting to be witness to it. Thanks to all; the smiths for doing the work and us customers who hold a love, in some cases life long, for the sword, thereby creating a marketplace where there is something for just about everyone.
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Post by kidcasanova on Apr 16, 2009 8:24:32 GMT
Speaking of Fletcher...I just recently saw his Anduril piece. Holy. Crap.
I want one.
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Post by shadowhowler on Apr 16, 2009 8:52:11 GMT
Speaking of Fletcher...I just recently saw his Anduril piece. Holy. Crap. I want one. Never saw it... link? |
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Post by kidcasanova on Apr 16, 2009 9:08:58 GMT
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Post by shadowhowler on Apr 16, 2009 10:17:13 GMT
[glow=purple,2,300]Sexy[/glow] I would not have gone with blue myself for the grip, but it's a nice looking sword none the less.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2009 15:49:19 GMT
I'd take a functional Strider sword.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2009 23:47:27 GMT
Very Cool Jash. Have you ever managed to dismantle the hilt for a peek at the tang? As for taking apart the MC Glam - Sorry, but not yet... I shall giv'er a go in a couple weeks when I'm back at home with my swords...lol. Apologies for the really late reply to this... So i am at home, and i did try to take apart my MC Glam. But, no luck. I'm a pretty big guy, and put quite a bit of effort into it. So, at least i know the handle is on there pretty good; and i'm too scared to try any harder. Hope that helps...  |
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 20, 2009 0:11:06 GMT
As for taking apart the MC Glam - Sorry, but not yet... I shall giv'er a go in a couple weeks when I'm back at home with my swords...lol. Apologies for the really late reply to this... So i am at home, and i did try to take apart my MC Glam. But, no luck. I'm a pretty big guy, and put quite a bit of effort into it. So, at least i know the handle is on there pretty good; and i'm too scared to try any harder. Hope that helps... So upon inspection you can't find any sign of peening at the end of the grip, it may be very hard to see if it's recessed in and polished. I assume it'd be threaded. Are you guessing threaded? |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2009 7:35:28 GMT
I'd take a functional, well balanced strider sword
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 20, 2009 10:52:51 GMT
I'd take a functional, well balanced strider sword Yeah but you wouldn't get up from it... |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2009 20:15:09 GMT
LOL @ Brenno
That was funny. I'll see if I can't get my Glamdring apart tonight; I just took it out of its hiding place in the closet with all the other 'hangers.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2009 14:33:51 GMT
Got the pix, but forgot the USB cable...I'll see if someone in the office has one. Hope you're happy Brenno, I ended up breaking the damn thing. lol
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2009 13:05:09 GMT
Ok, here goes...the last pic of Glamdring fully assembled prior to take-down:  |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2009 13:06:33 GMT
Here's the hilt components...why are these images so huge? First, the pommel-end, you're looking at the underside where the screw (and pommel) seems to have been permanently mounted  |
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