Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Mon 31 Oct, 2016 6:29 pm
Here's the new grip wrap. Apparently its still wet so I guess it will be more of a mottled brown when dry.
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Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Tue 01 Nov, 2016 10:27 am
Yep. Mottled brown after drying.
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Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Wed 02 Nov, 2016 1:58 am
I really enjoy watching this one come together. It looks great so far. Looking forward to more photos.
Posts: 370 Location: Philadelphia
Wed 02 Nov, 2016 3:50 am
The grip really turned out nice...I am a fan of the mottled color. I keep going back to the picture of the full sword...it really looks great, great idea to convert this to an XIII. The blade is so wide I think it distorts my perspective slightly and make it look like its only about 30 inches but I know its more like 33 which is even better. I think you have a real winner with this project.
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Wed 02 Nov, 2016 6:54 am
Thanks guys.
As you know, I like to share the fun of watching a custom project develop. Makes the process more enjoyable.
Craig promised some more photos today...maybe the posed shots he likes to do sometimes...lets see. And we're talking about a scabbard so that could keep this thread going a bit longer.
-JD
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Sat 05 Nov, 2016 4:42 pm
Posts: 166 Location: France
Sun 06 Nov, 2016 1:45 am
Wow, this is definitely gorgeous!
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Mon 07 Nov, 2016 12:04 pm
You'll surely grace us with some in-hand shots and handling details, won't you?
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Tue 08 Nov, 2016 4:21 pm
Kai Lawson wrote: |
You'll surely grace us with some in-hand shots and handling details, won't you? |
Of course! But it may take a while before I get my hands on it.
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 4:37 pm
First picture: detail on scabbard. Any guesses what this is? It's probably an historical anachronism but has personal value.
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Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 4:56 pm
J.D. Crawford wrote: |
First picture: detail on scabbard. Any guesses what this is? It's probably an historical anachronism but has personal value. |
A semi-modern Scottish clan wax seal saying Tutum Te Robore Reddam, or "I will give you safety through strength."
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 5:40 pm
Nathan Robinson wrote: |
J.D. Crawford wrote: | First picture: detail on scabbard. Any guesses what this is? It's probably an historical anachronism but has personal value. |
A semi-modern Scottish clan wax seal saying Tutum Te Robore Reddam, or "I will give you safety through strength." |
Clever man. In other words, the Crawford clan crest.
Posts: 94 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Sat 28 Jan, 2017 3:19 pm
Hi J.D., a very nice job on the sword and I don't want to derail the thread, but here of all places, where many have a more than passing interest in heraldry:
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A Scottish crest badge is a heraldic badge worn to show allegiance to an individual or membership in a specific Scottish clan.[1] Crest badges are commonly called clan crests, but this is a misnomer; there is no such thing as a collective clan crest, just as there is no such thing as a clan coat of arms.
Crest badges consist of a crest and a motto/slogan. These elements are heraldic property and protected by law in Scotland. Crest badges may be worn by anyone; however, those who are not entitled to the heraldic elements within, wear a crest badge surrounded by a strap and buckle. Those who own the heraldic elements within, may wear a crest badge surrounded by a plain circlet. The strap and buckle represents that the wearer is a follower of the individual who owns the crest and motto. |
Wikipedia: 'Scottish crest badge'
and this:
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Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Sat 28 Jan, 2017 7:39 pm
Thank you Michael, I'm always happy to learn something new. Guess it's good we used the surrounding buckle...we wouldn't want to break any Scottish laws! -JD
Posts: 818 Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA
Sun 29 Jan, 2017 7:20 am
I know that I have already commented on this J.D. but I just keep coming back to it. This was a great project and I once again have to applaud you to have the guts to take an Albion apart to have a blade more fitting for the fittings made. Craig and the crew at A&A did a superb job as always. Congratulations on another beautiful piece!
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Sun 29 Jan, 2017 9:39 am
Scott Kowalski wrote: |
I know that I have already commented on this J.D. but I just keep coming back to it. This was a great project and I once again have to applaud you to have the guts to take an Albion apart to have a blade more fitting for the fittings made. Craig and the crew at A&A did a superb job as always. Congratulations on another beautiful piece! |
Thanks Scott. Yes, it was scary to part with a beautiful and valuable sword, and then sacrifice it without being certain of the result. However, I am very happy so far with the result. I'm having some e-mail problems with Craig but at last word he said the project was done and ready for shipping, with a few more pictures to follow. Regards, JD
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 2:21 pm
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Fri 03 Feb, 2017 10:42 am
Posts: 795 Location: Wyoming
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 9:09 pm
Well I was a bit weirded out by your idea, but it really did come together. I like my caithness quite a bit, so it's hard to think of breaking it up in such a way. But really, that blade shape and proportion is awesome. The effigy seems to support that large blade shape just as you found, and it's great to see such a massive blade come together. And I got your old scabbard, so I'm quite happy about it anyways!
Congratulations, those last photos certainly made me a believer. Good idea, great execution.
Posts: 1,903 Location: Toronto
Mon 13 Feb, 2017 2:36 pm
J. Nicolaysen wrote: |
Well I was a bit weirded out by your idea, but it really did come together. I like my caithness quite a bit, so it's hard to think of breaking it up in such a way. But really, that blade shape and proportion is awesome. The effigy seems to support that large blade shape just as you found, and it's great to see such a massive blade come together. And I got your old scabbard, so I'm quite happy about it anyways!
Congratulations, those last photos certainly made me a believer. Good idea, great execution. |
Thanks, and thanks for helping to finance the project! The sword has come home now and I will try to review it next weekend.
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