Hey guys,
I have an opportunity to purchase this sword from a fellow forum member. I just want to check and made sure everything is correct.

Who owns this sword?
Wasn't it up for sale a little while ago?


If you have any info let me know


Thanks

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From what I know it was sold a few months ago, listing here (https://myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=34200).

Not sure what their name is here on myArmoury, but a reddit user bought it a few months back.

edit: I've alerted him, he should be here soon.

Hey there - I am the owner of that particular Barta sword; bought it a few months ago from the original owner. It's
not for sale. I'm not sure who is telling you otherwise, but he/she is trying to scam you.

Here it is, just to confirm. Smart of you to check into
this with the forum.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/5yv5ek/my_new_to_me_patrick_barta_viking_style_sword/?st=J3LHJTZR&sh=fa268eaa

This is concerning. I think you should probably alert Nathan or one of the other mods to this.

Good luck

Hello guys!

I love our group. I'm so glad I asked

A formite: John Hahnel - is trying to sell me your sword and scabbard using your post and pictures for $1300.

He is an active member - admin - can we ban him asap please?

I can post the emails or share if that helps.

People can be such pricks.


On another note, how is the sword? I really like his work. Got my first Barta last month

On a unrelated note there is a Knecht for sale on here that is suspect. It doesn't look like a Albion

I'm sorry for the way this turned out for you friend - very disappointing. But since you asked, it's a really magnificent piece. Patrik is known for his pattern welds of course, and this one is a monosteel sword, but he still found a way to make it iconic. It is light and fast, but has a lot of oomph, great for cast blows. (Not that I'd ever actually cut with it.) The previous owner who commissioned it took great care of it. It is a close copy of the original artifact from swords of the viking age, but the decision to do the grip in bone was genius.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/6483ss/what_are_you_all_up_to_this_weekend/?st=J3MF7QXP&sh=8329bdaa

It just makes the sword completely unique and memorable. The DBK custom scabbard is very nicely done too. If I ever do decide to part ways with it you'll be the first to know.

Hello Nathan,

Thank you very much. I just hopped on now actually to write you. I was just working lost yesterday and didn't get a chance .

Im in contact with John Hahnel...Was about to buy an Albion Gallowglass but right now i feel a bit skeptic any one know John? Thanks