Posts: 106 Location: Upland, Sweden
Tue 06 Sep, 2016 10:52 pm
| Nathan Robinson wrote: |
| For my taste, this topic lacks a lot of value because it lacks context ... |
I'm sorry that you think so Nathan but I disagree with you. Before I posted this I new only of Peter Johnsson, Barta and Mateusz. Now I have a long list of names to learn more about. We are at different stages in our journey and I believe that we should respect that some are just trying to craw or take their first steps and others runs as fast as mr Bolt. That said I think that you do a great job with myArmoury and that I'm glad to have found this page.
Last edited by Ulf Lidsman on Wed 07 Sep, 2016 6:00 am; edited 1 time in total
Posts: 106 Location: Upland, Sweden
Tue 06 Sep, 2016 11:01 pm
| Tim Harris wrote: |
| I'm not sure about the other four, but J.T. Palikko would be on my list. |
His work make me dream...
Posts: 106 Location: Upland, Sweden
Wed 07 Sep, 2016 3:59 am
Really nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Wed 07 Sep, 2016 7:41 am
| Ulf Lidsman wrote: |
| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | For my taste, this topic lacks a lot of value because it lacks context ... |
I'm sorry that you think so Nathan but I disagree with you. Before I posted this I new only of Peter Johnsson, Barta and Mateusz. Now I have a long list of names to learn more about. We are at different stages in our journey and I believe that we should respect that some are just trying to craw or take their first steps and others runs as fast as mr Bolt. That said I think that you do a great job with myArmoury and that I'm glad to have found this page. |
You're saying I don't respect the various stages of the (your word) journey? Are you serious? I created and continue to maintain and curate this very Web site that you're on right now. There's no better way to show that I understand the difficulty of the subject than to create a resource that feeds it. This site's entire intent is to transition people through the various stages of the (your word) journey surrounding the subject of arms and armour.
I'm glad we agree that value comes from those deep into (your word) the journey. Now you can read what I have to say rather than disagreeing with me so quickly:
As a means to try to help anyone have a better understanding of this subject, I will repeat my point: these types of topics provide more value with context. If all a person wants to see is a list of makers, all one has to do is go to our links page, read just the headline sections of our hands-on review page, skim through our discussion forums, browse the headlines of our Facebook Page, or see those names in literally dozens and dozens of other ways. This information is available in multiple ways and is easily accessible. Simply put, it's not a rare commodity and as such, has limited value.
The real value comes from others who have been on (your word) the journey for a long time taking time to discuss why a maker is excellent, what specific types of work a particular maker excels at, what types of experience a maker might have, what types of experience or knowledge a maker might be lacking, how makers compare to one another across multiple disciplines and product types, how makers have progressed through their career, what types of value a maker might provide, what types of specific expertise a maker might possess, how much access to original source material (antiques, etc.) a maker might have, how willing a maker is to invest in a specific project, how a maker prioritizes research/ technique/materials/etc., how a maker's philosophy/interest/passion/priorities match with your own, what types of consumer experience a maker provides, etc. etc. etc.
The list of things to discuss is endless and the information from those types of discussions is immensely more valuable than simply seeing a lazy list of names.
It is a universal truth that REAL VALUE COMES FROM CONTEXT.
But you're in luck because that information with all its glorious context runs throughout every single nook and cranny of this site. This site's DNA is comprised of it.
You're welcome to disagree all you want, but you'd be wrong. I maintain that this topic lacks a lot of value because it lacks a lot of context. I know, as a matter of fact, that its value pales in comparison to the rest of what this site (and so many other places) can offer you. You may want to consider that my comments, and those of other people far along on the (your word) journey like Patrick Kelly, are intended to help you get started in the right direction and in the right way on your own (your word) journey.
Posts: 22
Wed 07 Sep, 2016 1:19 pm
From what I have seen on this forum, Tomek Kowmal also should be listed here. The work he's posting here is absolutely stunning.
Posts: 802 Location: In a van down by the river
Wed 07 Sep, 2016 4:29 pm
| Tim Harris wrote: |
| I'm not sure about the other four, but J.T. Palikko would be on my list. |
Dang, I forgot about him. Make my #5 a five-way tie.
Posts: 183 Location: usa
Wed 07 Sep, 2016 6:52 pm
Is Michael Pikula still active?
If langsaxes count as swords I'd add a vote for Paul Binns.
Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Thu 08 Sep, 2016 6:53 am
| Carl W. wrote: |
| Is Michael Pikula still active? |
Unfortunately, he's not.
EDITED TO ADD:
You can find him on his Facebook page where he looks to be completed some things.
Posts: 578 Location: Georgia
Thu 08 Sep, 2016 12:11 pm
| Nathan Robinson wrote: |
| Carl W. wrote: | | Is Michael Pikula still active? |
Unfortunately, he's not.
EDITED TO ADD:
You can find him on his Facebook page where he looks to be completed some things. |
Indeed, he has retired to pursue other employment. You might be able to find some way to contact him personally if you really wanted to, but I won't speak as to how he might respond. I'm sure he would be able to provide data on his past work, or he might be able to repair damage to one of his swords, but that's assuming he still has his equipment and has not sold it off (which also precludes him making another piece).
Posts: 578 Location: Georgia
Wed 14 Sep, 2016 2:47 pm
Ironically, in light of recent events, I'll have to take back my assertion about Michael Pikula...
http://myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=34086
His focus seems to be pattern welded work at the moment, on a small production-run basis, but there would be no harm in a quick email inquiring as to what he's willing to do on an individual basis.
Posts: 8,310 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Wed 14 Sep, 2016 6:14 pm
| Jeffrey Faulk wrote: |
Ironically, in light of recent events, I'll have to take back my assertion about Michael Pikula...
http://myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=34086
His focus seems to be pattern welded work at the moment, on a small production-run basis, but there would be no harm in a quick email inquiring as to what he's willing to do on an individual basis. |
Glad that you brought this to my attention, and I see it a good news as I'm a happy owner of a couple of his swords, many of his spear heads including a custom made for me partizan/winged spear ..... also a very nice cinquedea.
As to the Topic itself I guess we can name some makers we like and think make high quality work either by forging or by stock removal .... actually naming the 5 best is difficult since many reputed makers one might only know from their reputation and not directly by having handled or purchased their work.
Posts: 802 Location: The Welsh Marches, in the hills above Newtown, Powys.
Thu 15 Sep, 2016 9:12 am
Wonder how many of these fine swordsmiths/cutlers are watching this thread? I'm after getting a commission done but asking around is going to take time.
We need a world wide web based dropbox for prospective projects. Go on Nathan, you have so much time on your hands.. ;-)
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