Let me just say that Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!!
For the curious, here is the concept sketch from Craig-
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I placed my order with A&A for a 'peasant's/commoner's messer.'
Let me just say that Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!!
For the curious, here is the concept sketch from Craig-
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Let me just say that Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!!
For the curious, here is the concept sketch from Craig-
Attachment: 10.33 KB| Matthew D M wrote: |
| I placed my order with A&A for a 'peasant's/commoner's messer.'
Let me just say that Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!! For the curious, here is the concept sketch from Craig- |
Congratuations and keep us informed as it progresses and obviously when you get it.
And I'm not surprised. :cool: ( Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!! )
Great looking drawing. :D
Awesome, Matthew! I've often considered commissioning a messer from A&A. That concept sketch looks fantastic!
Wow! Looks good. Make sure you post pics when it's done!
Interested in seeing how it turns out!
| Joe Fults wrote: |
| Interested in seeing how it turns out! |
Likewise! :D
I'll be excited to see the finished piece. I'm happy that you went this route.
Hey, the concept looks great! I look forward to seeing it in steel.
| Steve Grisetti wrote: |
| Hey, the concept looks great! I look forward to seeing it in steel. |
So do I! It'll be a bit since I have a few other orders out. :D
Again, Craig was great. I told him my general idea and dimensions and let him take care of the rest!
Well, Matt...someone has a taste for a heavy cutter! Congrats!
| Matthew D M wrote: |
| Again, Craig was great. I told him my general idea and dimensions and let him take care of the rest! |
A smart idea! Craig's a heck of a nice (and knowledgable) guy and I'm sure you'll be blown away by the final product. :)
Matthew,
OK . Now I'm jealous. We've seen the general idea in the concept art. Are the dimensions a state secret? Be sure to share all the stats when you get it. Delivery time?
OK . Now I'm jealous. We've seen the general idea in the concept art. Are the dimensions a state secret? Be sure to share all the stats when you get it. Delivery time?
Very nice :)
Messers of all kinds are among my favourite no-nonsense weapons. I really like the cross-guard with the knobbed ends. Reminds me of a certain woodcut ;)
Will the blade feature a clipped point?
Messers of all kinds are among my favourite no-nonsense weapons. I really like the cross-guard with the knobbed ends. Reminds me of a certain woodcut ;)
Will the blade feature a clipped point?
| Wolfgang Armbruster wrote: |
| Very nice :)
Messers of all kinds are among my favourite no-nonsense weapons. I really like the cross-guard with the knobbed ends. Reminds me of a certain woodcut ;) Will the blade feature a clipped point? |
That's the woodcut illustration I showed Craig, and I think he will do a faithful rendition of it. No clip point.
| W. R. Reynolds wrote: |
| Are the dimensions a state secret? |
I asked for a 28" blade (if I hold it point down, by my side, there is should be a bit of clearence) with a 10" handle and 8" crossguard. Stained ash slabs with copper rivets. Steel pommel and crossguard. 6150 blade with a textured finish similar to this-
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It will be interesting to see how it turns out, congrats on the special order, I have had the pleasure of having Arms and Armor do several items for me in the past and never once been disappointed. I have only seen them do a single edge blade like that before, let us all know what you think of it.
| Matthew D M wrote: |
| with a textured finish similar to this- |
Very nice choice! I think that finish will come out beautifully with this style!
That finish should be nice!
Guys,
Would it be too far fetched to add a side knife and pick to this piece, historically speaking? Would that be viable to a peasant/commoner?
Would it be too far fetched to add a side knife and pick to this piece, historically speaking? Would that be viable to a peasant/commoner?
Why not consider a dagger like the rondel? Another good choice would be a baselard.
| Craig Peters wrote: |
| Why not consider a dagger like the rondel? Another good choice would be a baselard. |
I'm looking for something that can be housed within the same sheath as the sword, like this-
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