Hi Chad, apparently the laquer was taken off by the same "someone" who also sharpened the sword, in fact all three Del Tin swords that Ryan had in stock were from the same person who must have sharpened all three as well as having removed the laquer. Ryan did not get these from Del Tin, he traded for them with someone.
I have seen Del Tin Swords in their original state at a sword vendor "Mayhawk" at the Bristol Renaissance Faire and I thought I noticed a laquer finish. One thing for sure, I saw how dull the edges are as shipped by Del Tin. They make Windlass swords look sharp! :lol:
OK, Everyone, Here's the photographs that you have requested, on photo number 06 you will see that grinding line in the fuller that was done by Del Tin, of which I am going to try and get that out of the steel.
I am not done working on this blade, I am done grinding it though, because I've got it where I want the blade to be, stout but lively, my wife said she could really see the difference when I held the hilt horizontal to the floor and banged on the pommel.
All comments, criticisms good or bad, mellow or bam straight down the pipe! Are Most Welcome! Please do not hold back what you have to say. Because, I want to learn and I am like that with everything in this hobby!
For instance, several times by phone and email I have notified Christopher Poor and Craig Johnson at Arms & Armor that if and when I order something with any kind of custom work done, if my idea is not that good or even stupid, to please tell me so and don't hold back Because no matter what, not for any reason will Arms & Armor ever lose my business :!:
Not a chance! I like those guys too much for that to ever happen!
OK, here's the photo links and slam the criticisms home if they apply! No offense will be taken by me! None!
Very Sincerely!
Bob
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