Indecision April 2006. :confused: :lol:

I'm actually resisting buying the Regent now as I can't decide if I should go for the Viceroy instead ??? Too bad I can't handle them first hand. I'm also looking at getting a sword / scabbard from Christian Fletcher instead, for now, after seeing some nice Picts on " myArmoury " either the Borderwatch or the AT1435 either with the standard handle or a special package ? The price with scabbard would be close to the price of the Regent alone ! ( That I might buy eventually also. ) Any opinion you can give me about these two AT swords and the work of Christian Fletcher ? ( Seems very good from what I have seen so far on " myArmoury " )

At least indecision is saving me money. :p :lol:

If Christian reads this: Can the AT1435 blade be used with the Borderwatch handle package " style " but adapted to the longer AT1435 blade tang. Oh, also the specifications of the AT1435 blade on your site don't include the width of the blade at guard and thickness of blade at guard and distal taper to near the point ? I would need and take advice on any special hilt, guard, handle combinations or stick to the original set-up.

If', I get serious about an order I will get in touch directly, but I'm still evaluating and tire kicking and the info might get others interested. :D

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I doubt that Christian would have any problems adapting the borderwatch upgrade to the 1435, it may just cost a bit extra. My advise would be to email him directly and ask if it can be done and for an estimate.

Alex

The AT-1435 can be upgraded with a Borderwatch hilt, though you would need to retain the larger standard pommel. The thickness of this sword at the guard is 1/4", but I'm afraid I don't have the other stats. Perhaps Gus can answer that?

Oh, I just finalized getting the AT1435 blade from Christian Fletcher using his Type 6 Guard, it won't be exactly like the Borderwatch but will have the mid grip metal ring and I'm getting a historical scabbard. The full Borderwatch custom job turned out a bit more expensive than I wanted to pay but this slightly modified AT 1435 he proposed was within my budget.

So, it's still going to be a custom job, just a more modest one than the custom Borderwatch we could all admire in a recent topic.

Oxblood and the historical scabbard with double fullers to match the fullers on the blade.

By the way my E-Mails to Christian were answered the next day and the replies were clear, precise and complete. :cool: :cool: :cool: Very positive experience.

( Not everyone is such a good communicator and sometimes one has to remind a vendor that an essential question needed to make a decision was not addressed and one has to repeat the question a few time to get the information, not a deal breaker but some seem a bit absent minded or less well organized. )

David;

That's scary impressive. :eek: :eek: :eek: :cool:

And the AT 1435 is even heavier. :eek:

Well, congratulations, Jean. I look forward to seeing photos when it is done.

Slight update: I E-mailed Christian and added antiquing to the pommel and crossguard as well as a facetted handle to my order. It should look a bit like this but with the scent stopper pommel: A bit different than the borderwatch in looks but since the guard was going to be different anyway ........

Oh, the great pictures on Christian's site of antiqued sword furniture finally got to me and the extra cost is very reasonable.

Got a really fast reply: The same day to my request. :cool:

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I love Christians work on that hilt. If yours is of a similar style you'll be very happy with it.

Just an update: The blade is back from heat treating and Angus Trim is going to finish it and send it to Christian for hilting and scabbard making.

Pic of sword: Mine is the double fullered one.

Christian has been sending regular updates when the sword was before heat treat and now after: It's very pleasing when makers keep you informed about the work in progress without having to nag them about it and Christian has been doing just that. :D :cool:

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Well, a bit of an update as the sword and scabbard is almost finished and ready for shipping.

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Wow, both sword and scabbard look great. Hope you'll receive the final sword soon. :)

Regards

Micha

Wow..........

I vaguely remember that sword..........sure looks different today, I like.......