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Russ Ellis
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PostPosted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 6:51 pm    Post subject: Want to guess this maker         Reply with quote

Some of you may have seen this mentioned elsewhere but it was news to me. Anyone want to take a stab at guessing who is turning this thing out? Of course if you read the name on the image that will give it away.


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PostPosted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 7:07 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hm. That could have potential. It's non-stainless with a hollow-ground blade.

Wow, heavy though.

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PostPosted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 9:44 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Highland Steel?
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PostPosted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 9:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wilkinson - Though very heavy.
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PostPosted: Thu 11 Sep, 2003 11:33 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It seems like Wilkinson has realised where the money is - not in garish commemorative swords, but in useable stuff. It remains to be seen whether they'll find their roots: making swords intended for use, not parades and ceremonies.
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PostPosted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 5:45 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I think it looks great. Nice tapering, hollow-ground blade. Nice looking guard and grip.

But 4+ pounds for a 33 inch bladed sword? I have a hard time seeing where all that weight is in that picture. That leads me to believe the proportions are good and the sword probably handles well. It's just a pound or so too heavy.
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PostPosted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 8:53 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I like the look of this one quite a bit. It is hard to imagine how a relatively short bastard with a well tapered and hollow ground blade could weigh over 4 pounds Eek! That pommel must be more substantial than it looks!

Anybody care to post a link?

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PostPosted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 9:53 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Mike Fletcher wrote:

Anybody care to post a link?
Mike



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PostPosted: Fri 12 Sep, 2003 11:14 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

There you have it. I think you all have summed up my thoughts pretty well. Happy
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