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Patrick Kelly




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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 4:27 pm    Post subject: Peter Johnsson Type X photos         Reply with quote

There is certainly nothing wrong with Nathan's photos in the review of my "Big Johnsson". However, I wanted to take some photos that show the finer details of Peter's work, particularly his scabbard work. Making a truly accurate scabbard is nearly as time consuming and complicated as making the sword itself, maybe just as much. I think these photos illustrate that.








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Scott H.




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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 4:31 pm    Post subject: scabbard work         Reply with quote

Gorgeous Patrick!!
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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 7:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hey Patrick,

You should show a pic of the mouth of the scabbard and that special wood feature (just to show off Wink )

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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 8:32 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jason Dingledine wrote:
Hey Patrick,

You should show a pic of the mouth of the scabbard and that special wood feature (just to show off Wink )


I don't know Jason. I tend to be pretty private in regards to showing off my special wood feature. Eek!

I'll try to take a photo tommorow.

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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 9:18 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Patrick Kelly wrote:
I tend to be pretty private in regards to showing off my special wood feature. Eek!


Oh, I don't buy it. You're showing off your Big Johnson left and right, and are afraid to show a little wood? Razz

I really do love that sword and scabbard. I got to see Harlan's PJ's too, and the great things I've heard of Peter's work are only a shadow of what his work truly is.
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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 10:08 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Men + Swords.... Worried

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PostPosted: Thu 27 Jan, 2005 1:27 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Beautiful work!!
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PostPosted: Thu 27 Jan, 2005 8:49 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Alina Boyden wrote:
Men + Swords.... Worried

The puns had to happen sometime... Razz


Guess we shouldn't get into the whole polishing concept then...

But this is a magnificent sword. Every good sword needs a good scabbard and this is a spectacular one.

Too bad I can't pony up the dough for one like this. Some scabbards even cost more than the swords themselves.

How can there be a perfect sword when PEOPLE come in all shapes and sizes too?
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PostPosted: Fri 28 Jan, 2005 8:24 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Here are a couple of photos that illustrate the "special wood feature". Notice how the mouth of the scabbard core is shaped to mirror the blade's cross-section. This allows for a tight fit at the scabbard mouth that locks the sword in place.




The photos are a bit dark but you get the idea.

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PostPosted: Fri 28 Jan, 2005 9:02 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Is there any evidence this was done historically on scabbards? I know japanese made there saya to lock the blade in on a taper with the habaki, so it seems reasonable that it was done in europe so avoid a sword falling from the scabbard.
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PostPosted: Fri 28 Jan, 2005 10:24 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Robert W. Betten wrote:
Is there any evidence this was done historically on scabbards? I know japanese made there saya to lock the blade in on a taper with the habaki, so it seems reasonable that it was done in europe so avoid a sword falling from the scabbard.


Yes, this was done historically. After all, it's on a PJ scabbard so that should answer your question. Big Grin

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PostPosted: Sun 30 Jan, 2005 7:39 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I really like the additional photos of the scabbard. They help show its "character". It truly is a beauty... Goes perfectly with the sword. Happy
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