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Karl Knisley




PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 9:44 am    Post subject: Vladimir Cervenka 16th Century Cavalry sword         Reply with quote

Hello.I just got in my ,16th century Cavalry sword,by,Vladimir Cervenka! Here`s some pics. Enjoy them ,while I go kill some air Orcs Laughing Out Loud Thanks.Karl Knisley
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He`s great to work with,answers email the same day:estimates on completion and delivery very close:and he put up with my nagging. Laughing Out Loud
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 10:00 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That's really cool, Karl! I'm jealous. Happy Is it just the lighting, or is that blade hollow ground?
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 10:01 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Eek! You are lucky! Great weapon!Beautiful! What a pity that they didn't invented them in 15 century Blush Orks' ressistance is futile.They will be assimilated. Razz
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 10:29 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Michal Plezia wrote:
What a pity that they didn't invented them in 15 century


I agree! I've pretty much decided that my primary interest is in 15th century arms and armour (I know my avatar is more like 16th century, but I just thought it was a cool looking helmet. Razz ), but I have to say that that sword is BEAUTIFUL, a real work of art!Eek!

Congrats, Karl. Happy
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 10:44 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello Bill.It does have that hollow ground shape.But I`am fairly sure he hand forges his blades.I dont know if hollow gound applies .I`m not very knowlegeable in that.thanks
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 10:51 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Karl Knisley wrote:
Hello Bill.It does have that hollow ground shape.


And it really makes the blade stand out!

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But I`am fairly sure he hand forges his blades.I dont know if hollow gound applies .I`m not very knowlegeable in that.thanks


Oh, the name does still apply: Even a forged blade must be hand ground to polish it and give the final shaping.

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 11:50 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Fantastic!

There's only one problem. It's designed for a right handed person so there's no way I can try to bribe it off of you Big Grin Sometimes I hate being left handed.
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:02 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Fantastic!!! Congratulations, Karl! It looks lovely!
Looks kind of like some "tessak"-german basket hilts.
How does she feel when you swing and twirl her around?

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:15 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Henrik Bjoern Boegh wrote:
How does she feel when you swing and twirl her around?


I was curious about that too: Does it feel more like a cutter or a thruster, or somewhere in between?

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 1:28 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello.Somewhere in between I think.Its got a thumb ring,so you can do some heavy slashs.But its allso very pointy.Its feels realy light too.Someone from that time ,would probably, have found,it a pretty all around weapon.
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 2:49 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Karl, this is the exact piece that I had wanted to order from him as soon as he put it on his site! It's based on some fantastic originals which are amongst my favorite types of hilts. Very nice piece. I especially like the small engravings.


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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 4:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Vladimir Cervenka 16th Century Cavalry sword         Reply with quote

Karl Knisley wrote:
Hello.I just got in my ,16th century Cavalry sword,by,Vladimir Cervenka! Here`s some pics. Enjoy them ,while I go kill some air Orcs Laughing Out Loud
I love it, love it, love it! And I pity the poor orcs Cry
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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 5:51 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very nice indeed Karl, have always liked the look of Vladimir's work.

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 6:12 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Nathan Robinson wrote:
Karl, this is the exact piece that I had wanted to order from him as soon as he put it on his site! It's based on some fantastic originals which are amongst my favorite types of hilts. Very nice piece. I especially like the small engravings.



Is that a left hand version or a flipped picture ? In any case a very nice hilt and sword(s) : Both the the original and the Cervenka.

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PostPosted: Wed 22 Mar, 2006 6:24 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jean Thibodeau wrote:
Is that a left hand version or a flipped picture ? In any case a very nice hilt and sword(s) : Both the the original and the Cervenka.


I'd have to look at the book, but I think it was flipped. It's hosted at www.claudiospage.com

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PostPosted: Thu 23 Mar, 2006 4:46 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Awesome piece! Eek!
Both the hollow ground XVIII blade and te hilt are absolutely fantastic. I could very well imagine that Cortez may have carried a similar sword during his campaigns in America. Or is that type of hilt a bit too fancy for the early 16th century (thumbrings??)?
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PostPosted: Fri 24 Mar, 2006 8:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Definitely later 16th Century, far too complex (the hilt, that is) for Don Hernando, unfortunately. But just perfect for late-16th to early 17th Century Heavy Horse! VERY nice piece, very nice indeed!

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