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John Gage
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Hello,
Here is a new dagger called the Fifth Ace. I am just about ready to do the final fit , finish and etch. The wood is ebony and all the steel parts are pattern weld.
Cheers,
John
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Addison C. de Lisle
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That's beautiful! Very nice work! I love the name too...
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Bill Grandy
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That's really cool, John!
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Bob Burns
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WOW ! John, that is truly beautiful! I have looked at some of your custom pieces and I must say, you are extremely gifted!
Unfortunately, in my financial situation, production pieces made by Albion and Arms & Armor are "my" custom pieces.
However, there are some really good financial things about to happen around here.
But I am grateful to be able to buy a high end production piece now and then, there are many who cannot.
Having K of Athena near me has afforded me the privilege to handle several Albion swords and one is more beautiful than the next!
Much Admiration,
Bob
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John Gage
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| Posted: Sat 07 Jan, 2006 3:17 pm Post subject: Fifth Ace finished |
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Hi all,
I just finished it up. Overall it is 12 5/8 " in the scabbard. Blade overall is 11". Blade length is 7".
Here are some pics.
Cheers,
John
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Matthew Grzybowski
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Great design, very nice work indeed.
Best,
Matt
OlliN Sword Design
Handmade collectible arms, custom swords, and sculpture
www.ollinsworddesign.com
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John Gage
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Hi,
Thank you to everyone for the compliments, it is most appreciated. This was a fun project and i plan to do more of this type and historical medieval daggers in the future.
Regards,
John
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Eric McHugh
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| Posted: Sun 08 Jan, 2006 11:19 am Post subject: :-) |
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WEAPONS OF DEATH!!!
Nice work Johnny! That Ebony is so black...very cool.
Find me on Facebook, or check out my blog. Contact me at eric@crownforge.net or ericmycue374@comcast.net if you want to talk about a commission or discuss an available piece.
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John Gage
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Thanx Eric,
I found that Teak oil treats the wood and deepens the colors, its great stuff.
See you at the smithy  ,
John
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Jean Thibodeau
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John;
Very nice how the etch make the flat come alive instead of looking sort of dull and flat.
Very nice flowing lines that are easier to see than in the first Pict: Better lighting.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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John Gage
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | John;
Very nice how the etch make the flat come alive instead of looking sort of dull and flat.
Very nice flowing lines that are easier to see than in the first Pict: Better lighting. |
Thanx Jean,
I have been working on taking better pictures, but i still have a ways to go.
Regards,
John
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