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Ben Sweet
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 Posted: Mon 26 Jun, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject: Morro Bay photos |
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Here are a few photos from this past weekend meeting in Morro Bay with ElJay and a Salinas Local who is on the Himalayan Imports forum. ElJay and I have been meeting for 4 years now! (he got out of paying for lunch this time too  Thanks Norm!) When ElJay stops by he'll have to explain what he brought this year...was really neat to see him interact with the kids and from the great way he handled them looks like a future knight is now in the works. I was surprised not to see Nathan there since given his passion for his website...but...at least I can say he has a fine Schiavona in the works! Looks like we are on for next year!
Here are some photos with more to come...Thanks to Norm for being the only 1 out of 7 who said he would show up that stayed true to his word and for bringing that amazing khukuri collection!
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Michal Plezia
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It is a very nice collection.There are at least 10 items that I want to have too
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Polish Guild of Knifemakers
The sword is a weapon for killing, the art of the sword is the art of killing. No matter what fancy words you use or what titles you put to
it that is the only truth.
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Allan Senefelder
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Geez, he does have a very nice collection there. The two piece skull close helm (with the fluted skull and slightly backswept peak i'm guessing french) is especially nice.
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Gordon Frye
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Nathan Robinson
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Ben Sweet
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Hey Nathan, your Schiavona feels as good as it looks too! It looks like next year it will be held in Atascadero at the Santa Lucia Sportsmans Association so we can also shoot pistol, rifle, trap and skeet along with having a sword/knife/armor/axe get together...this will (we hope) bring in a few more people + there are plenty of tables there!
But Monterey would be good too!
link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/infraredcoupe/se...178973230/
Just noticed flickr.com request that direct links be made so I'll be adding photos to the above link posted
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Nathan Robinson
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Kenton Spaulding
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Hey Ben, what is the sword between the Talhoffer and the Svante? Manning Imperial?
Anyway, great pictures, wouldn't I love to drive into a random parking lot and see something like that going on!
Kenton
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Nathan Robinson
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Ben Sweet
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Hey Kenton, Nathan has it right..the sword is a Tinker.
36" blade 45 1/2" overall 1 3/4" wide at the hilt and 3 1/4 lbs
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Joel Whitmore
Location: Simmesport, LA Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Thu 29 Jun, 2006 5:56 am Post subject: Wow Ben |
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Like me, you have been on these forums for quite some time. I hadn'trealized you amased such a large collection! I just love the Svante; what an elegant beast it is! Thanks fo rsharing the photos.
Joel Whitmore
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Roger Hooper
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Nathan, did you say that schiavona is going to you? I'm envious. You now may have the most impressive replica schiavona collection in the world.
All of Eljay's antiques are most impressive. I especially like the one on the edge of the blanket - not sure what it is, maybe a German baskethilt?
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Nathan Robinson
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| Posted: Thu 29 Jun, 2006 6:58 am Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | Nathan, did you say that schiavona is going to you? I'm envious. You now may have the most impressive replica schiavona collection in the world. |
It just arrived today.. and it's fantastic! He's done a lot of finish work since the photos in this topic were taken.
| Roger Hooper wrote: | | All of Eljay's antiques are most impressive. I especially like the one on the edge of the blanket - not sure what it is, maybe a German baskethilt? |
It looks to be a British cavalry sword to me. I can't tell for sure, but that's my guess.
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Thu 29 Jun, 2006 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Nathan,
Congrats on the Eljay schiavona......ooooooo......aaaahhhhhhhh!!
Ben,
Nice collection there lad. Noticed the Darkwood sidesword didn't make the trip....ya' still got it?
Cheers,
Bill
Roanoke Sword Guilde
roanokeswordguilde@live.com
"I was born for this" - Joan of Arc
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Thomas McDonald
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Thanks for the great pics, Ben .... wish I could have joined you boys !
But I am lucky to say that Eljay is in my neck of the woods this week, and he will be stopping by in a an hour or so to (finally) meet :-) I've had the pleasure of talking on the phone with him before but there is nothing like the old face to face when discussing & showing swords, 'eh ! (which reminds me .... it's time to start pulling the E.B's & VE's out of the gun safes so he can play ;-) Not sure if he'll have any pieces in tow (sure would like to see that schiavona of Nathans), but I'm sure we'll have plenty of toys here to play with !
I'll be sure to get a few snaps of the action (only wish the weather wasn't soooo humid & sticky today :-)
Later, Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Steve Grisetti
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I love that schiavona! Congratulations, Nathan.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
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M. Taylor
Location: Chesterland, Ohio Joined: 01 Mar 2004
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | Roger Hooper wrote: | | Nathan, did you say that schiavona is going to you? I'm envious. You now may have the most impressive replica schiavona collection in the world. |
It just arrived today.. and it's fantastic! He's done a lot of finish work since the photos in this topic were taken.
| Roger Hooper wrote: | | All of Eljay's antiques are most impressive. I especially like the one on the edge of the blanket - not sure what it is, maybe a German baskethilt? |
It looks to be a British cavalry sword to me. I can't tell for sure, but that's my guess. |
Couldn't have gone to a better person. Congrats, Nathan!
"Only people not able to grow tall from their own efforts and achievements seek to subdue their fellow man."
"Only people not being able to find comfort in their own mind seek to silence others. " - Per Bylund
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J. Bedell
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Wow, that is a stunning collection!
In the sixth pic. what is the third sword down (not including the dagger, the one in the scabbard)?
The pen may be mighter, but the sword is much more fun.
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Ben Sweet
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| Posted: Sat 01 Jul, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Added a few more into the gallery...
Joe...It's a small collection compared to yours! Do you have the Svante?!
William yep still have it..nice sword! It had plans on going down but I just ran out of room in my car..next year, show up and you can play with her...
Mac ElJay said you guys were going to meet! I warned him about your Bostonian accent  Hope you guys had a great visit!
J. Bedell ElJay told me what it was and I forgot...but...It was for sale, if you are interested p.m him!
Nathan | Quote: | | It just arrived today |
Kick loose with the pics 
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Jonathan Hopkins
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | I especially like the one on the edge of the blanket - not sure what it is, maybe a German baskethilt? |
Roger,
It looks like a British 1788 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sword. I'm not sure if it would belong to a trooper or an officer, however.
J. Bedell,
The sword to which you refer looks like a French Cavalry Sabre from the early 19th century. I don't know much about French swords, but I recommend visiting www.oldswords.com, and searching for French swords--you are bound to find something similar.
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This is a standard topic
I'm not able to stray much from these parts now days.