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Patrick Kelly
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 Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 4:27 pm Post subject: Peter Johnsson Type X photos |
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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.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Scott H.
Location: Illinois Joined: 10 May 2004
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 4:31 pm Post subject: scabbard work |
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Gorgeous Patrick!!
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Jason Dingledine
Location: Aurora, Ohio Joined: 18 Aug 2003
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Hey Patrick,
You should show a pic of the mouth of the scabbard and that special wood feature (just to show off  )
Jason Dingledine
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Patrick Kelly
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| 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 ) |
I don't know Jason. I tend to be pretty private in regards to showing off my special wood feature. 
I'll try to take a photo tommorow.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Bill Grandy
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| Posted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | I tend to be pretty private in regards to showing off my special wood feature. |
Oh, I don't buy it. You're showing off your Big Johnson left and right, and are afraid to show a little wood? 
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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Alina Boyden
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Men + Swords.... 
The puns had to happen sometime...
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Steve Grisetti
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Beautiful work!!
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Aaron Justice
Location: Southern California Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Alina Boyden wrote: | Men + Swords....
The puns had to happen sometime... |
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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Patrick Kelly
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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.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Robert W. Betten
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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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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Fri 28 Jan, 2005 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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| 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. 
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Joseph C.
Location: Pensacola, Florida Joined: 01 Jul 2004
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I really like the additional photos of the scabbard. They help show its "character". It truly is a beauty... Goes perfectly with the sword. 
Hosea 4:6a
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
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This is a standard topic