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Matthew D M




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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 8:49 am    Post subject: Custom Messer: It's a done deal!         Reply with quote

I placed my order with A&A for a 'peasant's/commoner's messer.'

Let me just say that Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!!

For the curious, here is the concept sketch from Craig-



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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: It's a done deal!         Reply with quote

Matthew D M wrote:
I placed my order with A&A for a 'peasant's/commoner's messer.'

Let me just say that Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!!

For the curious, here is the concept sketch from Craig-


Congratuations and keep us informed as it progresses and obviously when you get it.

And I'm not surprised. Cool ( Craig was very EXCELLENT to work with!!! )

Great looking drawing. Big Grin

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 9:57 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Awesome, Matthew! I've often considered commissioning a messer from A&A. That concept sketch looks fantastic!
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 10:45 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wow! Looks good. Make sure you post pics when it's done!
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 11:46 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Interested in seeing how it turns out!
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:02 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Joe Fults wrote:
Interested in seeing how it turns out!


Likewise! Big Grin

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 3:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'll be excited to see the finished piece. I'm happy that you went this route.
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 4:01 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hey, the concept looks great! I look forward to seeing it in steel.
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 7:34 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Steve Grisetti wrote:
Hey, the concept looks great! I look forward to seeing it in steel.


So do I! It'll be a bit since I have a few other orders out. Big Grin

Again, Craig was great. I told him my general idea and dimensions and let him take care of the rest!
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 7:59 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Well, Matt...someone has a taste for a heavy cutter! Congrats!
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 8:00 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Matthew D M wrote:
Again, Craig was great. I told him my general idea and dimensions and let him take care of the rest!


A smart idea! Craig's a heck of a nice (and knowledgable) guy and I'm sure you'll be blown away by the final product. Happy
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 8:01 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Matthew,

OK . Now I'm jealous. We've seen the general idea in the concept art. Are the dimensions a state secret? Be sure to share all the stats when you get it. Delivery time?

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PostPosted: Thu 23 Mar, 2006 4:35 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very nice Happy
Messers of all kinds are among my favourite no-nonsense weapons. I really like the cross-guard with the knobbed ends. Reminds me of a certain woodcut Wink
Will the blade feature a clipped point?
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PostPosted: Thu 23 Mar, 2006 6:26 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wolfgang Armbruster wrote:
Very nice Happy
Messers of all kinds are among my favourite no-nonsense weapons. I really like the cross-guard with the knobbed ends. Reminds me of a certain woodcut Wink
Will the blade feature a clipped point?


That's the woodcut illustration I showed Craig, and I think he will do a faithful rendition of it. No clip point.

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Are the dimensions a state secret?


I asked for a 28" blade (if I hold it point down, by my side, there is should be a bit of clearence) with a 10" handle and 8" crossguard. Stained ash slabs with copper rivets. Steel pommel and crossguard. 6150 blade with a textured finish similar to this-

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PostPosted: Thu 23 Mar, 2006 4:24 pm    Post subject: looks cool         Reply with quote

It will be interesting to see how it turns out, congrats on the special order, I have had the pleasure of having Arms and Armor do several items for me in the past and never once been disappointed. I have only seen them do a single edge blade like that before, let us all know what you think of it.
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PostPosted: Thu 23 Mar, 2006 4:37 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Matthew D M wrote:
with a textured finish similar to this-


Very nice choice! I think that finish will come out beautifully with this style!

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PostPosted: Fri 24 Mar, 2006 8:30 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That finish should be nice!
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PostPosted: Sun 26 Mar, 2006 3:36 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Guys,

Would it be too far fetched to add a side knife and pick to this piece, historically speaking? Would that be viable to a peasant/commoner?
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PostPosted: Sun 26 Mar, 2006 10:16 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Why not consider a dagger like the rondel? Another good choice would be a baselard.
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Matthew D M




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PostPosted: Mon 27 Mar, 2006 6:04 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Craig Peters wrote:
Why not consider a dagger like the rondel? Another good choice would be a baselard.


I'm looking for something that can be housed within the same sheath as the sword, like this-

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