my castle keep type XII sword pic -- myArmoury.com

Lee Watts · Last edited by Lee Watts on Mon 17 May, 2004 12:13 pm; edited 1 time in total

Some pictures of my newest type XII sword from castlekeep swords in the isle of skye in bonnie scotland.
its going to be intresting to compare with the albion knight sword as soon as i get it

Joe Fults · Posted: Sun 16 May, 2004 9:37 pm Post subject:

Looks pretty in the picture at least.

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Sun 16 May, 2004 11:55 pm Post subject: Congrat's Lee,

:cool:
Hows it handle?
Looks pretty sweet,
:D

Lee Watts · Posted: Mon 17 May, 2004 9:21 am Post subject:

i haven't had much of a chance to have a go at cutting with it yet, buts its very well balanced and doesn't feel as blade heavy as some type XII i have handled

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

You can find a review of my copy of that sword here:

http://www.myArmoury.com/review_ck_xii.html

It would be interesting to see how the two compare.

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Mon 17 May, 2004 12:14 pm Post subject:

Lee, :cool:
Hey Russ,
Had'nt forgot your reveiw ,
it was more a case of different people sort of thing,
I do like the look of the sword,it was actually this specific model that had me pestering Rob first time around,
but in 01/02 he was pretty backed up for quite some time,so by 03 i was keener on the irish ringhilt,
But there's always another time :D

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

Absolutely! Lee W. may very well have a different take on things, some things on his might be different (I personally want to know what he thinks of the handle wrap) Sorry, I sure didn't mean to hint that my review was the end all and be all on the subject because it is NOT. :)

Lee Watts · Posted: Mon 17 May, 2004 1:04 pm Post subject:

hey russ regarding the wire on the grip mine worked loose exactly like yours, maybe its something to do with the scorching hot weather we had in the UK.Anyway im still dead chuffed with the sword

Lee Watts · Posted: Mon 17 May, 2004 1:08 pm Post subject:

M Enwia · Posted: Mon 17 May, 2004 3:08 pm Post subject:

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

Hmmm I think I'm going to talk to Rob a bit and see if I can talk him into wrapping those things a bit tighter, either that or he needs to be using some stabalized wood or something. You are right though, his swords are REALLY nice. I've got the type XII and a baskethilt as well and they are both outstanding pieces of work. I'm about to get something else from him that should prove to be VERY interesting.

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Tue 18 May, 2004 8:21 am Post subject:

Hi Lee,
Yep as we speak i've been finalising details with Rob,
Or should i say pestering :lol: ,
pretty untraditional so i'm just awaiting to see if he's keen,if not it'll be plan B,
My sword pictured underneath by Rob,
Any excuse ;)
Hey Russ,
Alway's good speaking with you,nope i knew what you meant,all hand made so plenty of room for differences,
Any clues as to what you have arriving or cloak and dagger till receipt :D
Also your gonna have to make some free time for the promised basket review or mail it this way and i'll review it and send it back some time next centu,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :lol:
Hi M,
Confusing myself most of the time :D

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

I think it's okay with Rob if I mention it. If not he can beat me up later. :) He's sending me a couple of his "they are NOT ranger swords" for finishing before forwarding them to their owners. I'm very excited not the least because they won't be in the traditional colors. Also they will give me the chance to try out some new very neat things on the scabbards themselves.

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

Drat, forgot to ask, how was the wrap on your Irish sword?

Timothy Gulics · Posted: Tue 18 May, 2004 10:04 am Post subject:

Verrry nice. He does good work!

I have a request for a claymore in there, somewhere... he's a busy guy, but I'm patient :)

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

Very cool I would love to see one of those beasts... hmmm :)

Lee Watts · Posted: Tue 18 May, 2004 2:00 pm Post subject:

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

That's the rumor... :) But they really aren't ranger swords...

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Wed 19 May, 2004 7:58 am Post subject:

Just came from checking Rob's news page and lo and behold two rather sweet looking rangeresque swords,
etched blades,different colours,
very cool,
Russ,
The ringhilt handle is ebony with a silver wire running through,slightly recessed for a flush fit,
pretty solid and nicely done,the ends of the wire returned into the inner portion of the handle,all slightly recessed to prevent any snagging on takedown,on close inspection,i think i would have to literally depick the wire to remove it,

Lee Watts · Posted: Wed 19 May, 2004 11:37 am Post subject:

WOw what a pair of gorgeous longswords.that rob is one tallented guy.
shame i havent got the money for one.