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Mateusz S.
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PostPosted: Mon 11 Apr, 2016 10:51 am    Post subject: Sword Type XIV with red scabbard         Reply with quote

Hi, recently I finished this great one type XIV and I want to share it with you.

total lenght: 84cm
blade lenght: 68cm
Blade width: 77mm
weight: 1114g
balance: 10cm
grip lenght: 10cm
hardness: 54HRC
edges: sharp









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PostPosted: Mon 11 Apr, 2016 12:45 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That is a beautiful, beautiful sword and scabbard combo.

I have just one critique. It is not about you or this case, but rather toward the entire sword-making community. Why is it that almost every XIV made today is based on this same design? There are a number of other historical XIV designs from which to draw inspiration.

One exception is Del Tin, which has several really different XIV designs in their catalog, but not nearly at this level of quality.
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PostPosted: Mon 11 Apr, 2016 12:51 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

/drool


I am hypnotized. Nice work. Big Grin
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PostPosted: Mon 11 Apr, 2016 2:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Beautiful work as always and I do love these handy little type XIV and this is a lovely example in a lovely scabbard.

Well done.

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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 4:38 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Happy to say that this one is mine!

A lovely little sword, oozing quality.

It arrived on Friday after a surprisingly short wait. I have a review planned, so watch this space!

Cheers,

Ant
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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 9:58 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

J.D. Crawford wrote:
That is a beautiful, beautiful sword and scabbard combo.

I have just one critique. It is not about you or this case, but rather toward the entire sword-making community. Why is it that almost every XIV made today is based on this same design? There are a number of other historical XIV designs from which to draw inspiration.

One exception is Del Tin, which has several really different XIV designs in their catalog, but not nearly at this level of quality.


thank you Happy
I agree with you, but you should to know that lately I had a few orders with the same sword - type XIV - with the same shape.
It isn't only shape of type XIV which I made Happy
Now I make type XIV from Solingen and big type XIV from Museum in Paris.
A few months ago I made another big type XIV based on sword from Paris.

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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 9:59 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

thank you all Happy
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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 12:54 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Truly lovely work, thanks for posting. The only thing I'll add is Ant... I know where you live...... Big Grin
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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 4:30 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Mateusz S. wrote:
J.D. Crawford wrote:
That is a beautiful, beautiful sword and scabbard combo.

I have just one critique. It is not about you or this case, but rather toward the entire sword-making community. Why is it that almost every XIV made today is based on this same design? There are a number of other historical XIV designs from which to draw inspiration.

One exception is Del Tin, which has several really different XIV designs in their catalog, but not nearly at this level of quality.


thank you Happy
I agree with you, but you should to know that lately I had a few orders with the same sword - type XIV - with the same shape.
It isn't only shape of type XIV which I made Happy
Now I make type XIV from Solingen and big type XIV from Museum in Paris.
A few months ago I made another big type XIV based on sword from Paris.


I look forward to seeing those upcoming swords!

I wonder if sometimes collectors think that this general design is what an XIV is supposed to look like, because of its modern popularity, whereas most of the modern variations are actually inspired by the same historical sword. Another one I would love to see replicated is the small one in 'records' with a type R pommel and two narrow fullers. Unfortunately it would not fit with my collection of big swords.
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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 4:41 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very pretty
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PostPosted: Tue 12 Apr, 2016 10:36 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Oh man, that is gorgeous. Really, I am truly jealous of whomever is able to acquire this beautiful weapon.

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I have just one critique. It is not about you or this case, but rather toward the entire sword-making community. Why is it that almost every XIV made today is based on this same design? There are a number of other historical XIV designs from which to draw inspiration.


Probably because it was a fairly common design, and therefore recognizable and collectible. Having said that, there are others. A & A listed a reproduction of Moonbrand on their website recently, for example, although it was a custom job. I hope it someday enters regular production. I would to own a repro of that precise Type XIV, and name it, "Moonblade." Yeah, I"m a geek.

Back to this sword, WOW! Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin The scabbard really adds so much to the overall package. I love it.

Bob
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PostPosted: Wed 13 Apr, 2016 2:03 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Ant Mercer wrote:
Happy to say that this one is mine!

A lovely little sword, oozing quality.

It arrived on Friday after a surprisingly short wait. I have a review planned, so watch this space!

Cheers,

Ant


Hello Ant,

Congrats to your new sword.
I am really looking forward to that review, especially because I own and love the sister sword, a really nimble and fine and beautiful piece.

Mateusz,
fantastic work again!
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Ant Mercer




PostPosted: Wed 13 Apr, 2016 2:15 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

@Markus - congrats on your sword as well! I must get my finger out and write that review - no pressure or anything!

@Mark - great. Now I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Cheers,

Ant
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