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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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 Posted: Sat 08 Sep, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: My AT/CF is finished. |
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I hope this is the correct forum for this. I received an email from Christian today telling me that my commission was completed. I am including a couple of pics that he sent me today. Now the wait for it to be delivered. 
Now the next thing I have to do is figure out what I want for my next sword. This does get into the blood doesn't it. I am just not sure if I want to go production or full out custom next. My wife shakes her head and thinks I am crazy of course.  But that is a story for another time. That and figure out what I want. Kind of important I know.
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Mike Arledge
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I really like that, can you tell us what blade you used from AT? I bet you can't wait until its in your hands!
Mike J Arledge
The Dude Abides
Last edited by Mike Arledge on Sat 08 Sep, 2007 5:04 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Tim Lison
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Great sword! Christian does such good work. I love the pommel, is it etched?
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Sat 08 Sep, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Mike Arledge wrote: | | I really like that, can you tell us what blade you used from AT? I bet you can't wait until its in your hands! |
I knew I forgot something Mike. It is a 1423 XIIIa. I defintely am looking forward to receiving this beast.
| Tom Lison wrote: | | Great sword! Christian does such good work. I love the pommel, is it etched? |
Yes it is Tom. Christian says that he etched around the design leaving it raised. Christian suggested it to add a Celtic flavor to it.
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George Hill
Location: Atlanta Ga Joined: 16 May 2005
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| Posted: Sat 08 Sep, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: My AT/CF is finished. |
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| Scott Kowalski wrote: | | I hope this is the correct forum for this. I received an email from Christian today telling me that my commission was completed. I am including a couple of pics that he sent me today. Now the wait for it to be delivered. . |
That is a very fine sword you have there. Celtic knotwork on a cruisform longsword? Most unusual, but I like it.
To abandon your shield is the basest of crimes. - --Tacitus on Germania
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Sun 09 Sep, 2007 7:54 am Post subject: Re: My AT/CF is finished. |
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| George Hill wrote: | | That is a very fine sword you have there. Celtic knotwork on a cruisform longsword? Most unusual, but I like it. |
Thank you George, It would have looked even more unusual if it had ended up 100% as I had asked for it. My original concept was for an Irish ring hilt. Unfortunately Christian said it would throw the balance off unless the ring was really big so as an alternative he suggested this to give it an Irish feel. I am very happy with the look of it and cannot wait to post a first hand review of it.
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Joel Chesser
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Very cool, The celtic looking etching on the pommel and the green grip go very well together.
..." The person who dosen't have a sword should sell his coat and buy one."
- Luke 22:36
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Rob MacL.
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Beautiful sword. Love the pommel, goes great with the green grip. Congrats!
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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| Joel Chesser wrote: | | Very cool, The celtic looking etching on the pommel and the green grip go very well together. |
Joel,
Thank you. I was hoping it would when I ordered it. It does help that green is my favorite color and the color most associated with Ireland.
| Rob MacL. wrote: | | Beautiful sword. Love the pommel, goes great with the green grip. Congrats! |
Rob,
For that I have Christian to thank as I said. He suggested it and I figured I would see what he came up with. I love it and my wife thinks it looks really good as well. Which might make it easier to get another soon I hope! 
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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Well FEDEX stopped by the house today. With a rifle case? Freaked my neighbor out. Told her it was a new titanium golf club. All I can say is that this thing is a beast! It feels great though with the limited number of swings I have taken with it. I will post up pictures as soon as the good digital camera is back home. I also cannot wait to get in some cutting with this thing as it is shaving sharp out of the box. Trust me on that, my left arm looks funny right now.  I am looking at getting my next sword already. My wife is also thinking about getting one. Something quite a bit smaller as she is only about 18" taller than the 1423.
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Shamsi Modarai
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Congrats on a really lovely sword.....it makes me look forward to the day when I can get one custom made for myself.
And that'd be great if your wife got into sword collecting, lol. I think its great if couples can do it together. As I've said before, my husband will never need to worry about me not understanding his sword obsession, since mine will probably rival his. Ah....who needs money anyway? 
Wa biš žam že sceal of langože leofes abidan.
~ The Wife's Lament
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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Thank you Shamsi. The way I figure is that a sword is going to be less than a ring or some other jewelry knowing my wife's tastes. You are right though, who needs money.
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Allen Andrews
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It IS a beautiful sword and looks like it will be an impressive cutter, congratulations! Congratulations also on the good fortune of having a mate who enjoys this particular hobby. My Fiance was a good sport and was my partner at a recent WMA event and I really enjoyed it.
" I would not snare even an orc with a falsehood. "
Faramir son of Denethor
Words to live by. (Yes, I know he's not a real person)
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