Luka, Viktor will take almost any custom order (there is a thread here covering a special custom project by him of a two-handed Claymore) or special request, especially if you can supply photos or sketches.
BTW, I think you should consider a visit to his shop in person, after all Hungary is just a few hours away by train from Kroatia, isn't it?
Actually I might visit him. Hungary is just a few hours from me and I have some relatives of my grandfather near the border. Maybe in summer, I'm busy with studying now... I called my dealer and he told he has a custom order from Viktor for two messers, one handed and two handed, and he will send to Viktor my order too, I just have to make a sketch, dimensions and so... It would be a mistake to buy something that will not satisfy me and I will sooner or later need something better. Sa'ar, do you maybe know what are the average prices of custom orders from Viktor? Are they much higher then regular?
Well, I think that for small changes the price change will be marginal, if at all. The benefit of a personal visit is that you can show all what you want phisicaly. And you can bargain... From Budapest to where he lives is just half an hour by train. If you speak Magyar or German it will be easier for you.
This is one of the Viktor's earlier custom orders. I think it might be just the kind of sword I'm looking for. I just have to find out what the price would be. Would it be historical for such (type H) sword to have iron fittings that are blued? Or should I go with bronze pommel and guard?
This is a Vendel sword.
Of course, different model and 3 centuries earlier; but the decoration seems to be made by the same process: Iron inlays on bronze.
Greetings
Andrés
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Vendel svard
Of course, different model and 3 centuries earlier; but the decoration seems to be made by the same process: Iron inlays on bronze.
Greetings
Andrés
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Vendel svard
I searched for bluing topics and it seems it wouldn't really be historical for a viking age sword. I'll go with the hilt as it is in the picture, I'll just request a broader more parallel blade.
Luka Borscak wrote: | ||||||||
I think I understand, you are actually talking about profile taper, right? I agree that the blade is a bit more like later period gaddhjalts but I consider that a minor mistake as blades varied alot in width and taper so this one may not be typical but it is plausible. It can't be perfect for that money, right? ;) |
Well, Luka, i understand your point about costs, but one of the blades has even a ricasso ... despite the pommel and hilt being nice.
That is not acceptable for me, but you are free to do your choices, obviously.
It also depends from what one wants from a blade, and the environment.
reenactment in our area is still in a stage at which such problems are irrelevant, however I was able to improve awareness in my group and some people have started to delve into studying swords with pleasure.
Reenacting for me is more an occasion for historical study than a simple sport, but other people could have a different mindset.
Bruno Giordan wrote: | ||||||||||
Well, Luka, i understand your point about costs, but one of the blades has even a ricasso ... despite the pommel and hilt being nice. That is not acceptable for me, but you are free to do your choices, obviously. It also depends from what one wants from a blade, and the environment. reenactment in our area is still in a stage at which such problems are irrelevant, however I was able to improve awareness in my group and some people have started to delve into studying swords with pleasure. Reenacting for me is more an occasion for historical study than a simple sport, but other people could have a different mindset. |
Ricasso is definitely not acceptable. Actually, I decided not to accept any such mistakes and I'm ordering custom blade that will be historically acceptable and the hilt is probably going to be type H with bronze inlays I posted here, on the second page of the topic. And the price should also still be acceptable as I can see through other custom pieces Viktor made. :)
I decided to skip Viktor for now, I'm able to get a Del Tin 2070 bare blade for a relatively low price through my local sword dealer and I have found a local sword, knife and gun maker who will make me custom hilt parts also for a very reasonable price. All in all it's going to cost me less than a basic Berbekucz model. If anyone has a pictures or a link of some nice type B, C or H original hilts, please post. :) But I will make a new topic for that probably.
Andres M. Chesini Remic wrote: |
This is a Vendel sword.
Of course, different model and 3 centuries earlier; but the decoration seems to be made by the same process: Iron inlays on bronze. Greetings Andrés |
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