I saw this over on SFI.
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Apparently this is a joint effort between John and Adrian, utilizing an Atrim blade.
I think the grip is a little thick. A narrower grip would help the flow of the swords aesthetic line, and I don't care for a mirror polish. However, these are just issues of personal preference. The etching is very nicely done. Overall I think it's a very nice effort.
The overall line of the sword looks very much like XIIIa.5 on page 101 of Oakeshotts Records of the Medieval Sword. I've always liked the look of that one.
Here's the complete thread:
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?s...adid=37110
Kinda looks like the blade is a hex-section.
Regards,
Brian M
Regards,
Brian M
| Brian M wrote: |
| Kinda looks like the blade is a hex-section.
Regards, Brian M |
It is indeed.
looks a bit like the Next Gen Barron, Patrick any idea what the inscriptions say? my eyes are playing up today.
| Lee Watts wrote: |
| looks a bit like the Next Gen Barron, Patrick any idea what the inscriptions say? my eyes are playing up today. |
Looks like "Militaris Templi" when I blow the picture up in my favorite graphics program.
That's what it looks like it says to me.
| Lee Watts wrote: |
| looks a bit like the Next Gen Barron, Patrick any idea what the inscriptions say? my eyes are playing up today. |
Steve's right about the inscription. I believe that Adrian is calling this one the Templar Knight Commander.
Actually, other than being a H&H design of the high middle ages the two swords (compared to the Baron) have little in common. This one really looks nearly dead-on when compared to XIIIa.5 in Records. The Baron is a straight up Oakeshotts type XIIa. The overall shape and proportion of the whole sword, as well as the individual components, is quite different.
a note about the grip being thick, it actually is not thick, probably a trick of the light, but compared to other atrims, and albions ive handled, its right in there.
the BAD picture doesnt show it, but the grip actually has a hex cross section, wrapped with cord , bands under it, and then leather covered.
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the BAD picture doesnt show it, but the grip actually has a hex cross section, wrapped with cord , bands under it, and then leather covered.
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I didn't say that the grip was too thick, as in terms of design. I said that it was too thick in accordance with my personal taste, which I still feel it is. A slightly narrower grip would compliment the shape of the guard and pommel instead of overpowering it.
Like I said though, just personal taste.
I didn't say that the grip was too thick, as in terms of design. I said that it was too thick in accordance with my personal taste, which I still feel it is. A slightly narrower grip would compliment the shape of the guard and pommel instead of overpowering it.
Like I said though, just personal taste.
ah i see, My misunderstanding, I see what you mean.
Well, I wasnt saying it was perfect.... Nor was i saying it was better than anything else out there, nor was i saying THIS IS WHAT JOHN DOES.......... any design stuff i guess can be blamed on Adrian ! *grin* hehehehehe
Well, I wasnt saying it was perfect.... Nor was i saying it was better than anything else out there, nor was i saying THIS IS WHAT JOHN DOES.......... any design stuff i guess can be blamed on Adrian ! *grin* hehehehehe
A very cool sword. Very pricey, too.
| Patrick Kelly wrote: |
| Not to be picky but..............*g*
I didn't say that the grip was too thick, as in terms of design. I said that it was too thick in accordance with my personal taste, which I still feel it is. A slightly narrower grip would compliment the shape of the guard and pommel instead of overpowering it. Like I said though, just personal taste. |
Patrick,
Agreed. I think my personal preference would be for the leather at each end of the grip to not be any wider than the width of the pommel/cross.. I think it throws the aesthetic a bit off of what I'd want.. IF the leather ever started to wear, it'd probably be on that area 'around the corner' where it wouldn't be supported or butted up against the guard or pommel.
on the whole though, its really rather nice. I like the mirrored finish - in a certain gaudy way it screams 'presentation sword' to me, and I like that a lot.
Nice to see non fantasy work from John. Also neat to see an Atrim blade in a realllllly high level of polish.
just a note about the polish, when i received the sword for review, i was impressed by the overall polish John did, but at the same time, im like you, it seemed too showy to use, I would be affraid to cut with this sword for fear of scratching it!!
its really TOO pretty to cut with, even though the way it feels in hands screams of a excellant cutter.
Originally the design called for the sword to be "antiqued" but the purchaser wanted a higher level finish....... its his sword, his choice.........
its really TOO pretty to cut with, even though the way it feels in hands screams of a excellant cutter.
Originally the design called for the sword to be "antiqued" but the purchaser wanted a higher level finish....... its his sword, his choice.........
John,Gus,Adrian,
Nice work guy's,
Nice pics David,
Tim,
I guess you've asked what this cost direct,
does it still seem pricey if you do the hours-dollars sums,
Be interested in your thoughts,pm might be more appropriate though, ;) ,
Patrick,
If the leather collar/swell nearest the pommell and guard was'nt there,so it would appear to taper in more,is that what your saying you prefer ?,or do you mean actually thinner overall ? cheers.
Nice work guy's,
Nice pics David,
Tim,
I guess you've asked what this cost direct,
does it still seem pricey if you do the hours-dollars sums,
Be interested in your thoughts,pm might be more appropriate though, ;) ,
Patrick,
If the leather collar/swell nearest the pommell and guard was'nt there,so it would appear to taper in more,is that what your saying you prefer ?,or do you mean actually thinner overall ? cheers.
| David Stokes wrote: |
| just a note about the polish, when i received the sword for review, i was impressed by the overall polish John did, but at the same time, im like you, it seemed too showy to use, I would be affraid to cut with this sword for fear of scratching it!!
its really TOO pretty to cut with, even though the way it feels in hands screams of a excellant cutter. Originally the design called for the sword to be "antiqued" but the purchaser wanted a higher level finish....... its his sword, his choice......... |
If nothing else the high polish really shows off the etching. I particularly like the execution of the etching on the blade.
| Patrick Kelly wrote: |
| I particularly like the execution of the etching on the blade. |
I assume that the etching was achieved using a fairly standard photoetching process. It would be nice if more swordmakers offered this as a service, or somebody started offering it on the side. I suspect it could be done for well under $100 per blade and still make money. It really adds to the personalization of a sword to have a custom message etched into the blade.
| Lee O'Hagan wrote: |
| John,Gus,Adrian,
Nice work guy's, Nice pics David, Tim, I guess you've asked what this cost direct, does it still seem pricey if you do the hours-dollars sums, Be interested in your thoughts,pm might be more appropriate though, ;) , Patrick, If the leather collar/swell nearest the pommell and guard was'nt there,so it would appear to taper in more,is that what your saying you prefer ?,or do you mean actually thinner overall ? cheers. |
Hi Lee,
The collars at the ends do seem to overlap the furniture just a bit, which I don't care for. I'm really talking about overall proportion though. I'd like to see the entire grip thinned down a bit. I think it would look better aesthetically, and having handled swords of this type with both fatter and thinner grips I prefer the thinner ones. I find that they lend themselves to a finer sense of control.
On the other hand, if you look at XIIIa.5 in Records (which I suspect was the major inspiration for this swords design) you'll see that the grip appears to be on the thicker side. Although if that sword were viewed edge-on I'd suspect that the grip is much thinner edge-on than in profile, as is usually the case.
| Patrick Kelly wrote: |
|
Hi Lee, The collars at the ends do seem to overlap the furniture just a bit, which I don't care for. I'm really talking about overall proportion though. I'd like to see the entire grip thinned down a bit. I think it would look better aesthetically, and having handled swords of this type with both fatter and thinner grips I prefer the thinner ones. I find that they lend themselves to a finer sense of control. On the other hand, if you look at XIIIa.5 in Records (which I suspect was the major inspiration for this swords design) you'll see that the grip appears to be on the thicker side. Although if that sword were viewed edge-on I'd suspect that the grip is much thinner edge-on than in profile, as is usually the case. |
Hi Pat
The sword is indeed inspired by XIIIa.5, and this is a project you and I sorta discussed two years ago. The blade was designed over two years ago for this project, but several problems including a lawsuit intervened.
Right now, the blade is one of a kind. It is related to my "Heavy XIIIa" {AT1423} blade, but is distal tapered more so that the handling would appeal more to the "collector guy" mentality, rather than the true martial mentality.
The blade right now is a one off, its the only 34 inch blade of that family I've made. The handle is longer, for aesthetic and handling reasons.....
The sword will be on its way here to rain country this week. Then I'll be able to let you know its dynamic and harmonic properties.........I expect good things though.......
Auld Dawg
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