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James Cunniffe
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Posted: Sat 05 Jun, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject: New Sword project |
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So where do I start I am sure this sword I am putting together does not fall in any Oakeshott class.So here is what i have and what i mixed and matched , First I bought a pommel from the Albion mote same that is on the the Poitierts sword ,then a bare blade from KOA a Hanwei Tinker single hand,while I was at KOA I asked if they had any damaged or broken sword i could get a guard off which they did ,a Viliant Bristol guard.So after a bit of doctoring I put all three together and here is what i came up with .Please let me know what you all think before i put a grip on it ,Thanks, JC.
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Though the pen is mightier than the sword,
the sword speaks louder and stronger at any given moment.
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JE Sarge
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Posted: Sat 05 Jun, 2010 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good thus far! Keep us posted on your progress! :)
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Posted: Sun 06 Jun, 2010 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Since the guard is stainless and the pommel is not, they won't age the same. Don't know if that's an issue for you or not. :)
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ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Jared Smith
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Posted: Sun 06 Jun, 2010 8:38 am Post subject: Re: New Sword project |
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James Cunniffe wrote: | Please let me know what you all think before i put a grip on it ,Thanks, JC. |
For me there is a wide range of material and geometric possibilities that I consider "historically plausible." I like the looks of what you have so far. If it were me, I would just continue with it based on gut instinct and value compared to costs invested. I look forward to seeing your finished experiment!
Absence of evidence is not necessarily evidence of absence!
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James Cunniffe
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Posted: Sat 26 Jun, 2010 5:00 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Guys I like how it looks so far, I put a grip on it a few days ago I wanted to give it an old worn leather look .
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Mikko Kuusirati
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Posted: Sun 27 Jun, 2010 6:15 am Post subject: |
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I like it! Nice proportions. The grip looks somewhat thin for a one-hander, to me... but then, I seem to have a preference for beefier grips in general, despite my very average-sized hands. :)
"And sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is."
— Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum
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