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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 21, 2013 20:12:47 GMT
thanks everyone...my artistic, vain whore-mongering side is very happy. Lol
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 20, 2013 23:52:23 GMT
Well...that...escalated Quickly.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 20, 2013 22:36:01 GMT
I've been waiting for this day for a long time...ever since I first decided to pursue making this sword back in 2010. I had contacted Brendan of Fable Blades about having this sword made and he gave me a ball park price range of I forget how much at the time...I had started a new job as a State Correctional Officer and I was making really good money. Money that i started banking and putting towards having my sword finally made. Once i had enough money saved up to start getting serious, I kept modifying the design, changing it and couldn't settle on a final idea. Anyways, after elections the newly elected Politicians decided that my job wasn't important anymore and on Dec 20th or so of 2010 I was Jobless. I lost my apartment and everything id worked for and saved up, and thus my sword dreams fell almost out of existence. After long bouts of unemployment and minimum wage jobs i realized id never be able to afford to buy my dream sword... I started reading, researching, asking questions. Started making some small knives which you guys have all seen here on the forums. Using the money i made from making knives I purchased better equipment, did more research, asked more questions and learned new techniques. Under the help of Tinker Pearce, Brenno, and John Lundemo i worked out the kinks in my design and learned new ways of doing things...now after all that time, Today I swung my dream sword. It's finally done...I did what to me seemed like the impossible. I'm so proud..Many of you have followed my constant updates and photo bombs, some of you have enjoyed it, some of you may have been annoyed by it But this is the Finale...Shes done. So now I reveal... Fjäll Skerandi at 100% Completion! The name loosely translates to Mountain Cleaver, a name me and a friend came up with while joking about the swords gigantic size. I guess I'll start out with the Basic specs Blade Material: 1084 High Carbon Steel Heat Treat: Blade was professionally heat treated to approximately 52HRC Blade Length:34.5 inches Blade Width: 2.5in at shoulder, 2in at top Blade Thickness: 1/4in Grip Length: 10.5 inches Overall Length: 47 Inches Weight: id say around 6 lbs POB: between 5 and 6 inches from guard Special thanks to Jonathan Sarge, Yeshua Sword, Tinker Pearce, John Lundemo, and Brendan Olszowy. Without you guys I'd never have made it through this Monster of a Project. Mad Respect for the Lot of you Picture time.....there's lots of em :oops: B
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 18, 2013 19:13:10 GMT
im glad you picked those up dave, because they were burning a hole in my pocket...
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 17, 2013 17:56:06 GMT
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 17, 2013 1:43:22 GMT
how did you do a fuller
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 16, 2013 2:17:47 GMT
no prob man, always happy to talk swords
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 15, 2013 16:14:38 GMT
Not really a sword review...but related. Mods feel free to move to appropriate location. FULL DISCLOSURE: Earlier this year Jonathan Sarge of Crusader Monk contacted me via Facebook requesting a Custom Langseax, He suggested that in Payment for the Custom blade he would offer a Custom Scabbard and suspension for the sword of my choice. I'd been wanting a custom scabbard from him for along time, and as some of you know I'm not so well off financially, so this was a great opportunity for me. Anyway for disclosure sake I paid for the scabbard and suspension in full per the deal we struck, and i am not being compensated in any way shape or form for this review INITIAL IMPRESSIONS: Wow....Just...Wow. The overall package was just beautiful, the sword and scabbard were well packaged and i knew as soon as i pulled it from the box this was something special. FIT AND FINISH: The Fit and Finish of this scabbard is top notch, I've done my fair share of grip wraps and attempts at scabbards so i know how hard it can be, but Sarge's work is extremely clean and no detail has been left out. The back seam is very clean and straight and rock solid. The leather is formed very well over the risers without any parts sticking up. The throat of the scabbard is also very cleanly executed and there is no loose spots. BLADE TO SCABBARD FIT: The blade slides into the scabbard very nicely, it is a snug fit and there is absolutely no way this sword will ever fall out of the scabbard. You do have to hold the scabbard with your off hand in order to draw the sword, this is a Positive as far as im concerned. Many production scabbards are either so tight that you cant draw the sword, or so loose that sheathing your sword is like tossing a hotdog down a hallway :lol: This scabbard is a great Medium between too tight and too loose. I wouldn't change it if i could. THE SUSPENSION: After much discussion with Sarge, we decided that a baldric would be the best way to carry my big ass Berserker sword. The advantages of the baldric being that its easy to take off, and that the weight of the sword is shared by your entire body rather than just your hip. Also being able to remove it or tilt it when sitting down is also a Plus. Sarge did a wonderful integrated Baldric with the Suspension nested between two risers on the scabbard, not only is it an attractive look, but it is also very functional. THE OVERALL PACKAGE: Overall i really like this scabbard and baldric. While collaborating with Sarge i simply asked him to go with a Black and Blood Red Color Scheme, and i gave him full artistic freedom on the rest. This was an excellent decision on my part as The package Sarge came up with was nicer than anything i could have dreamed up. I wouldn't be afraid to Send Sarge any given sword along with payment and say "just make it however you want" Sarge Produced a very functional, yet also visually pleasing scabbard without all the fancy "bling" one thing me and sarge definitely agree on is that scabbards and swords don't need all kinds of bling like Pokemon n semprini allover it. Its a medieval scabbard, not some Cowboys Gun Leather If I had to sum it up with one phrase it would be "Simple yet Elegant" I could easily see some highborn Lord or Knight proudly wearing this sword and scabbard. FINAL THOUGHTS: Crusader Monk Scabbards are definitely worth their mettle. If you have a special or favorite sword that you want to take to the next level, i definitely Suggest that you Contact Sarge and get it dressed up, His prices are very reasonable for what you get, and his turn around time is Crazy fast. Little more than a week and a half passed from the day i shipped my sword to Sarge and the day the Sword Arrived back at my Doorstep Finished.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 15, 2013 10:16:07 GMT
its pretty fantasy, with a 3 inch wide blade that has no profile taper and the spatulate tip.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 15, 2013 10:02:59 GMT
Sounds good, you can be on my team :lol:
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 15, 2013 9:21:31 GMT
you can carry your katana however you want....Ill be carrying a Glock 19 on my hip with a bunch of 30 round mags, and my AK-47 on a 1 point tactical sling. LOL
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 15, 2013 9:16:44 GMT
Its an Oakshotte type "BA" for Bad Ass. ^___^
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 11, 2013 23:54:53 GMT
its worn at the side at a 45* angle. Over the back carry is worthless. Sword cant be drawn, and even if it could it would be extremely dangerous and youd risk cutting your own neck. lol
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 11, 2013 18:42:06 GMT
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 9, 2013 23:53:43 GMT
works fine for me, how do i get in on onea these contests?
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 9, 2013 22:53:28 GMT
if the steel is mild steel or has low-no carbon content, quenching will do nothing
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 9, 2013 22:41:52 GMT
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 9, 2013 6:17:24 GMT
that finger ring looks like it would be awefully painful on the hands. other than that im diggin it
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 5, 2013 23:56:42 GMT
those double kodachi are sexy as semprini. ive been meaning to make a set myself in a large saya like that
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Nov 5, 2013 2:52:35 GMT
that looks alot more like Longclaw than ice IMHO, ice is at least twice as wide, and much longer.
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