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J.D. Crawford
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Look what came in the mail today...
So I ordered two custom swords in 2015, 6 months apart, and they both arrived within a month in 2017. So it goes with this hobby. I won't have time for a review this weekend, but will try to get one up in the coming weeks.
Regards, JD
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Mark Moore
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I love the un-boxing.....just like Christmas!  Lucky dawg, you. .....McM
''Life is like a box of chocolates...'' --- F. Gump
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Guillaume Vauthier
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Lucky guy! I just love long-bladed swords. But you didn't choose to take a scabbard with that lovely piece of work?
Seeing this, I can't wait to see coming my falchion and custom type XIV ordered to Maciej some time ago!
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J. Douglas
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| Posted: Sat 11 Mar, 2017 10:41 am Post subject: |
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That looks great! Can't wait for the review!
~JD (James)
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J.D. Crawford
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| Posted: Sat 11 Mar, 2017 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| Guillaume Vauthier wrote: | | Lucky guy! I just love long-bladed swords. But you didn't choose to take a scabbard with that lovely piece of work? |
That's a long story. Originally we talked about a sword and scabbard, but after the delays I gave up on the scabbard. He did offer me a good price for one, but at this point I just wanted to get my hands on the sword.
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And thanks Mark and J. Douglas.
- J. Douglas 
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Maciej K.
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First I want to thank Doug for this commission but also for his patience and all important suggestions.
Must say that first I had some small problem with length - it was was a first sword. It was shorter because of the tip thickness I had to make it a little shorter. Then we have decided to go for a full length form design. But it was already winter, Christmas time and holidays... I have decided to make next two twin swords - very similar parameters both, you can see them here: http://artofswordmaking.com/public/photos/ori...296787.jpg
Finally one of them was almost exactly as our first design, with very long blade 
Well - I`m very curious about Doug`s review and looking forward to read it.
That work shows that every commission is different - as well as every sword is different - and when it comes to work with craftsman hands - many things can happen
Once again: thank you Doug, and sorry about that delay. Hope you enjoy your new sword and we will talk about this yet!
Best wishes
Medieval Swords - www.artofswordmaking.com
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J.D. Crawford
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| Maciej K. wrote: | First I want to thank Doug for this commission but also for his patience and all important suggestions.
Must say that first I had some small problem with length - it was was a first sword. It was shorter because of the tip thickness I had to make it a little shorter. Then we have decided to go for a full length form design. But it was already winter, Christmas time and holidays... I have decided to make next two twin swords - very similar parameters both, you can see them here: http://artofswordmaking.com/public/photos/ori...296787.jpg
Finally one of them was almost exactly as our first design, with very long blade
Well - I`m very curious about Doug`s review and looking forward to read it.
That work shows that every commission is different - as well as every sword is different - and when it comes to work with craftsman hands - many things can happen
Once again: thank you Doug, and sorry about that delay. Hope you enjoy your new sword and we will talk about this yet!
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Thanks Maciej. I've been rather busy lately, but coincidentally I am working on the review right now - should be up soon!
-JD (as my Dad used to call me), or Doug, as most people call me these days.
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