All I want... -- myArmoury.com

Sean Flynt · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 11:20 am Post subject: All I want...

Reproductions of these two pieces. Then I'm done. Wink

The sword need not have the extensive engraving of this one. See? I'm really easy to please!

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

I like both those choices, but I'm going to tell you from experience that you won't be done even after acquiring them.

I absolutely love the wide multi-fullered blade on the second example!

Alexi Goranov · myArmoury Alumni

That is what i keep telling my self before each purchase: that is it and then i am done............Let me give you a hint: it is never enough Eek!

this is an addiction, the more you feed it the more you want.......and the more expensive stuff you want Big Grin

It is a vicious circle...... Big Grin

And somehow I do not want out of it Cool

Alexi

Sean Flynt · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 11:38 am Post subject:

William Goodwin · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 11:50 am Post subject:

If had nickel for ever time those words came out of my mouth....

That's why I'm in the process of selling off all my U-C LOTR collection.
One to help pay the bills & two to help fund a special ElJay project.

The tumor never stops growing Big Grin

Bill

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

Sean, check out the sword as it might look simplified.

Sean Flynt · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 12:30 pm Post subject:

LOL! You beat me to it! So, I'll just blue the hilt instead. Now we're getting a nice, practical field sword (that I might actually be able to afford). It's tough to tell if this weapon actually did have a blued hilt, but I notice that the description mentions gold damascene decoration, so I'm guessing it did have a dark blue/black finish. I like this finish, but I might want to go bright to fit the rest of my collection. Decisions...decisions....

Angus Trim · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject:

Sean Flynt · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 1:38 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately, I don't have full view of the weapon. However, it's discussed briefly under "Broadswords" here:

http://www.myArmoury.com/feature_engswords.html

Since the caption lists the museum collection, I'm sure this could be tracked down. However, the text indicates that the blade is much altered from its original form. The weapon is thought to be ca. 1600, so perhaps the blade is significantly earlier? German? Judging from the description, I'm guessing the blade tapers only a little.

Eljay seems to like this sword, too, and if I save the dough I'll certainly approach him first for the complete weapon.

If I save lots of dough and want a custom, tempered blade, then you'll be my first call, Gus. I've been very pleased with my other Eljay/Atrim combo! That would probably be my ideal for this weapon, too.

Sean Flynt · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 2:23 pm Post subject:

Maybe something like this, only four inches longer. And straight. And almost flat for the last 1/3. And professional. And attractive. Laughing Out Loud

Angus Trim · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 3:55 pm Post subject:

Gordon Clark · Posted: Thu 17 Mar, 2005 5:24 pm Post subject:

Sean - how about this one? Looks like it sort of fits your theme?

Sean Flynt · Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 7:05 am Post subject:

That is a very pretty piece, but I was thinking more along the lines of the one Alexi documented at the Higgins:

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=3199&start=0

A single page of the Imperial Austria book shows three such weapons, all with blackened hilts. That's a sight to see, brother! I wish I had the book close to hand so I could share the love.

I can see I'm going to have to go after some freelance work....

Sean Flynt · Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 7:37 am Post subject:

Unless I die and collect some insurance money, I'm not likely to be going the custom blade route, however much I'd like to do so. What do y'all think of this option? I can get this blade new for under $200. I sold one of these, used, for $100 last year, so might be able to find another used one for that price. Whoooaaa...I'm gettin' the fever now, folks!

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

What about the Mad Piper's Del Tin blade?

Sean Flynt · Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 7:59 am Post subject:

Oof! Yeah, that's even better. I certainly prefer the DT cross-section. Do you happen to know what he's charging for those? I couldn't find a price on his site. It's probably a budget-buster, but who knows?

Hey, y'all have done a lot to refine my thinking on this piece and move me towards a purchase. I appreciate that!

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

The bare blade was less than $200

Sean Flynt · Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 10:22 am Post subject:

That's not bad at all. Hmmmm....I have much to ponder.

Jonathon Janusz · Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 4:48 pm Post subject:

Sean,

If you're thinking on the DT blade, remember that you'll still need to get the hilt done by somebody. My point is that if you convince yourself to run in this ballpark price wise, I would highly suggest doing a little more talking with Gus before your mind is made up. He was very reasonable and good to me when it came to making a blade "outside the box". . . and that was before he had the shiny new software to make a quicker/easier job of it.

Don't sell the old Dawg short for a couple of coppers - I've always been happier saving a little longer and (especially on a custom or one-off piece) getting exactly what I want. It reminds me of a saying on a poster at the training facility I was at in Chicago a week ago, "Excellence is remembered long after price is forgotten." Do something right once or spend forever second-guessing it later (this hobby more than any other has taught me this nugget o' wisdom).

My $.02 (from a guy who understands too well what it's like barely having $.02 to rub together. . . Happy

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