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Lee Reeves
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 Posted: Thu 07 Jun, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject: New Gus Trim/Scott Wilson Saber |
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I just got in a new saber. The blade is one of Gus' long saber blades and the hilt is made by Scott Wilson of Darkwood Armory. I hope this saber will be an introduction to a new line of swords from Gus and Scott that I would like to pursue at The Armoury.
here are links to some pictures. I will put a link to the saber on my web site soon, but wanted to get this saber out to the public before I had time to do that.
www.darkwoodarmory.com/images/IMG_1468.JPG
www.darkwoodarmory.com/images/IMG_1469.JPG
www.darkwoodarmory.com/images/IMG_1470.JPG
The stats are;
40" overall
32 1/3" blade
4 1/2" handle
4 1/2" POB
Wgt 2lb 13oz
Price $550
If anyone has questions send me a message.
Lee
Not everything has to be decided at the point of a sword, but somethings can only be decided at the point of a sword.
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Roger Hooper
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I love the thumb ring.
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Jason Elrod
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Wow. Scott's stuff just gets better and better especially at his price range.
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Jay Barron
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Ooh, nice. That's definitely one of the most interesting ATrim swords I've seen in a while. And the price is quite good. I'd love to see more collaborations between Gus and Darkwood.
Constant and true.
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Darwin Todd
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| Posted: Thu 07 Jun, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: Bravo!! |
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That is just plain sweet!!! I love the perforated guard with it's two different shaped cutouts! I also like the thumb ring. Is there any particular historical sword tht was it's inspiration?
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Joel Chesser
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Simply stunning. congrats on a very fine piece. I may have missed this in the first post, but is it inspired by anything?
..." The person who dosen't have a sword should sell his coat and buy one."
- Luke 22:36
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Jonathan Hopkins
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That is fantastic! I want one! This hilt style (walloon-esque) is not represented in the market, and is quite a welcome addition. Thanks for sharing.
Jonathan
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Lee Reeves
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| Posted: Fri 08 Jun, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: inspiration for saber |
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| Joel Chesser wrote: | | Simply stunning. congrats on a very fine piece. I may have missed this in the first post, but is it inspired by anything? |
I have several pictures of historical sabers with this type of hilt that I sent to Scott to work from. I think he did a great job. Here are some; I think they are Hungarian.
Lee
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Not everything has to be decided at the point of a sword, but somethings can only be decided at the point of a sword.
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Steve Grisetti
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I like it! Though the form of the blade seems to be a little late in comparison to the hilt.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz
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| Posted: Sat 09 Jun, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: Thumb Ring |
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For those of you who aren't necessarily familiar with the thumb-ring :
I've a sword I hope to soon review that also sports a thumb-ring, and I had the
pleasure of handling it before sending it off for more work. Simply put, and at
least in my opinion, the thumb-ring " locks " in your grip like nothing else. I did
as much research as the net allows and the thumb-ring seems to be creditted
to Polish sabers / Hussar sabers made during the 16th and 17th century ...
At least that's where my readings and trails lead. B-)
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Roger Hooper
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Just for fun, here is another antique thumb-ringed sword.
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Steve Grisetti
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | Just for fun, here is another antique thumb-ringed sword. |
And here is another:
German Horseman’s Sabre, ca. 1680
And my favorite (though you need to look for the thumb ring inside the basket):
German Basket Hilt Broadsword, Late 16th C
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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