I was wondering if anyone was familiar with this site. Their weapons look beautiful, but looks on the internet can be deceiving. I really like this longsword and am considering getting it providing its suitable for steel combat.

Mike

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I dont like the shape of the blade....especially the ending of fuller.Don't you think that most of the blades are the same and only grips and cross iare different?

The Web site being discussed: http://www.sword-gur.com

Hello,

I just have seen the website of Jan Motycka aka Red Gur
http://www.sword-gur.com/

Is anybody familiar with his work?

Thomas

Everything looks very nicely done, I really like the rapier.

I am quite familiar with Gur´s blades. I own the V005 viking sword and T001 two-handed sword. Both are made as replicas of original medival swords that were found relatively intact and I consider these to be quite close to the originals. I is great, that Gur actually listens to your comments and is willing to modify his manufacturing processes due to your specifications - I have hot an unfortunate experience that most of other sword makers is trying to simplify their work even for the cost of lesser quality.

Several comments on the Gur´s swords I own..

Blade is very precisely crafted - absolutely straight - the same goes about the fuller. In comparison with, other blades I own (Had, Lutel) is in my oppinion a little better - after three years of active fencing is still in very good condition.

The weapons are quite easy to handle, the viking I own weights 1.3 kgs.

I really like the design and composition of this swords - these looks very good, perfectly hold together, nothing is loose, nothing is shaking, not even after longer use.

Of course... nothing is indestructible... the blades have quite slim edge (1mm) and if fencing more fierce without knowing proper techniques it could be damaged.. But a thicker edge could be ordered... but I persomally prefer the thin one - it gives the weapon a more realistic look.

Hello Jaromir,

can you tell us more abot the manufacturing process?

which steel?
forged or stock removal blades?
peened or screewed tang?
Balance and CoP at your models?

Thanks,
Thomas

From the pages you can find that the hardness is about 50 - 52 HRc. Some more pics and info you can find here http://www.sword-gur.com/WEB/STR/clanky.htm. Looking quite good.

I am putting some money aside to get his hand and a half. Someday when I place the order and get it I will, of course, give everyone a review of it.

Mike

Here is the first half of my translation of the manufacturing technology section of Gur´s website...Enjoy..


Manufacturing technology

Used material:
High - strength steel 14 260

Hardening:
The blades are temper-hardened industrially to achieve better and more homogenous results than by manual hardening. They are hardened to 50 - 52 HRc - this allows to combine durability with flexibility.

Crossguards and Pommels:
I do not use shaped casting to make crossguards and pommels. With exception of round and conic-shaped pommels, which are turning-lathed, all other parts are hand forged and then rough grinded and polished.
Even the inlet for the tang is manually cut (we do not use milling cutter) into the crossguard and optimized to the shape of the tang.

Two photos showing crossguard after forging and finished crossguard follow...

I am currently searching for a good sharp for test-cutting. Dose sword-gur offer sharpened swords, or just blunts for sparring?

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The sword my friend is planning on getting: model T001 [ Download ]