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| not a weapon I'm interested in |
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| not my usual interest but I like this one |
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Ben Potter
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 Posted: Fri 12 Feb, 2010 1:12 am Post subject: |
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Started on the pommel today:
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Fri 12 Feb, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice work: I really like all the engraving work on the shell guard. 
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Peter Cowan
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| Posted: Mon 15 Feb, 2010 12:58 pm Post subject: cutlass work in progress |
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Ben, This is going to be a fantastic piece. You are just getting better all the time and I'm glad I have booked a seax with you.
I believe Jake Powning has some competition now.
Am looking forward to seeing this piece finished and will seriously have to think about the sabre.
Peter.
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Mon 15 Feb, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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Finished polishing the pommel today, and started on the grip.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Matthew Stagmer
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Wed 17 Feb, 2010 5:47 am Post subject: |
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Outstanding so far! I am getting excited.
Matthew Stagmer
Maker of custom and production weaponry
Youtube.com/ThatWorks
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J Helmes
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Wed 17 Feb, 2010 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Ben thats stunning. your work on the guard is amazing! I am looking forward to seeing this sword all finnished up!
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Wed 17 Feb, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Here is the Grip after carving most of the day, not quite finished but getting there:
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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A. Spanjer
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| Posted: Thu 18 Feb, 2010 6:06 am Post subject: |
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I love the grip.
Can't wait to see it all together!
Na sir 's na seachain an cath.
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Sean Flynt
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Sean Flynt
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| Posted: Thu 18 Feb, 2010 10:08 am Post subject: |
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To clarify, I don't intend to use the term "fantasy" in a condescending or dismissive manner. For me it just means a piece with significant original (modern) design without a documented historical counterpart. There are tons of hangers with this overall design, but many of the details are unique to this piece--the decoration, especially, but possibly also the shape of the pommel. So, it's an original inspired by historical pieces without slavish copying. That it offers a modern interpretation that is true to the historical weapons is what is so impressive about it, but also is what causes me to think of it as "fantasy". It's hard to do well, but this piece seems to have "it". Peter Johnsson does it well in some of his work and I feel the same way about those projects.
-Sean
Author of the Little Hammer novel
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Hammer-Sean-Flynt/dp/B08XN7HZ82/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+hammer+book&qid=1627482034&sr=8-1
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Thu 18 Feb, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Finished.
Here is a sneak peek, Lord willing I will be taking better quality pictures and measuring it tomorrow.
Until then enjoy:
This piece is for sale on a first come first served basis PM me if you are interested the price will be $3000 USD
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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Artis Aboltins
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| Posted: Thu 18 Feb, 2010 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Ben, you are cruel, cruel man! Only letting us see this picture and leaving yearning for more! Truth to be told what we see is splendid, but we want more!
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Nat Lamb
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| Posted: Thu 18 Feb, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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I am siting around with a worm on my tongue!
(waiting with baited breath, that is to say)
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A. Spanjer
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| Posted: Fri 19 Feb, 2010 6:01 am Post subject: |
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That is a beautiful sword.
I can't wait to see more!
Na sir 's na seachain an cath.
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Scott S.
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| Posted: Fri 19 Feb, 2010 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! Brass nailheads in the handle!! I love how you tied that together with the shell guard. Amazing work Mr.Potter, thanks very much for documenting the process. I've really enjoyed this thread.
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A. Spanjer
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| Posted: Fri 19 Feb, 2010 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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By the way, would you mind posting a photo of it in hand? To get an idea of the size.
Na sir 's na seachain an cath.
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Ben Potter
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Sat 20 Feb, 2010 2:32 am Post subject: |
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Click on the image to go to the gallery page.
I'll try to get a picture of it in hand tomorrow, and post the weight as well.
Ben Potter Bladesmith
It's not that I would trade my lot
For any other man's,
Nor that I will be ashamed
Of my work torn hands-
For I have chosen the path I tread
Knowing it would be steep,
And I will take the joys thereof
And the consequences reap.
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David Etienne
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| Posted: Sat 20 Feb, 2010 2:55 am Post subject: |
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I just can't see a flaw... I'm really impressed! Extremely nice work, Ben, congratulations !
Cheers,
David
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Christian Böhling
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Sat 20 Feb, 2010 6:33 am Post subject: |
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A fantastic, precise, carefully and masterful done work!
I think it very soon will find a new proud owner.
Thank you for showing the progress of it´s birth!
www.archaeoschmiede.de
www.eisenzeithaus.de
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Nat Lamb
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| Posted: Sat 20 Feb, 2010 7:08 am Post subject: |
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I can see only one flaw with this sword
Namely, I don't own it (and cant afford it, so two flaws really  )
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