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Justin H. Núñez
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   but    because it's not mine....
Congrats on a great aquisition. There is nothing more sublime than a Barta blade in the hand.
"Nothing in fencing is really difficult, it just takes work." - Aldo Nadi
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Peter Cowan
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| Posted: Sat 09 Apr, 2011 5:56 pm Post subject: patrick barta sword |
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Hello Tim,
Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL new sword. That is absolutely fantastic and Patrick outdoes himself again.
I am waiting for a 9th Cent. viking sword with silver and copper inlay within the next couple of months from Patrick.
Your new beauty just whets my appetite.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Peter.
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David Sutton
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Really superb looking sword!
'Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all'
'To teach superstitions as truth is a most terrible thing'
Hypatia of Alexandria, c400AD
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Larry Bohnham
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Very nice sword, the hilt work is stunning.
obtw; can I ask about what you had to pay for it so I can get an idea of how much I'll have to save up for something from Mr. Barta? Also, is the blade hand forged or CNC milled, and does he do pattern welded blades?
Again, its a stunning piece and you should be very proud to have it, congrats!
"No athlete can fight tenaciously who has never received any blows; he must see his blood flow and hear his teeth crack under the fist of his adversary..."
Roger of Hoveden, d.1201
a furore Normannorum libera nos Domine
"Henry, get down off that horse with that sword, you'll put someone's eye out!" Mrs. Bolingbroke's advice to her son, Henry, on the eve of the battle of Agincourt
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Jeremy V. Krause
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| Posted: Sun 10 Apr, 2011 8:38 am Post subject: |
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| Larry Bohnham wrote: | Very nice sword, the hilt work is stunning.
obtw; can I ask about what you had to pay for it so I can get an idea of how much I'll have to save up for something from Mr. Barta? Also, is the blade hand forged or CNC milled, and does he do pattern welded blades?
Again, its a stunning piece and you should be very proud to have it, congrats! |
Well I'm not Tim but here is Patrick Barta's website.
http://templ.net/english/
There you can see what kind of work he does and examples of prices. Along with these swords and other projects, he does take custom commissions if he agrees on the project.
His waiting list is generally quite long.
Hope this helps.
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Thom R.
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I have always wanted to see a faithful reproduction of that sword - congratulations. absolutely stunning. tr
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David Wilson
Location: In a van down by the river Joined: 23 Aug 2003
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| Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | | Larry Bohnham wrote: | Very nice sword, the hilt work is stunning.
obtw; can I ask about what you had to pay for it so I can get an idea of how much I'll have to save up for something from Mr. Barta? Also, is the blade hand forged or CNC milled, and does he do pattern welded blades?
Again, its a stunning piece and you should be very proud to have it, congrats! |
Well I'm not Tim but here is Patrick Barta's website.
http://templ.net/english/
There you can see what kind of work he does and examples of prices. Along with these swords and other projects, he does take custom commissions if he agrees on the project.
His waiting list is generally quite long.
Hope this helps. |
Agreed. If you think this sword is awesome -- and it definitely is -- then prepare to have your mind melted by the sheer awesomeness of Patrick Barta.
I'm totally serious -- the above statement was not at all in jest or sarcasm. Patrick Barta is one of those all-too-rare talents, in a stratosphere which includes folks like Vince Evans and Jake Powning, and a few others.
David K. Wilson, Jr.
Laird of Glencoe
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Patrick Kelly
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Tim.
Congratulations on a very fine sword. I love the choice of grip material and while I don't normally go for that much bronze it really seems to work with this piece. It's nice to see this one recreated. I sold my Barta sword to pay for a commision I was assured was near completion. Over a year later I still don't have that one and don't expect to ever see it. I now very much regret selling the Barta, don't let this beauty get away.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Bryce Felperin
Location: San Jose, CA Joined: 16 Feb 2006
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Keep this up Tim and you'll be able to open you're own museum somewhere! Beautiful sword, I'm really glad for you!
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Tim Lison
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | Tim.
Congratulations on a very fine sword. I love the choice of grip material and while I don't normally go for that much bronze it really seems to work with this piece. It's nice to see this one recreated. I sold my Barta sword to pay for a commision I was assured was near completion. Over a year later I still don't have that one and don't expect to ever see it. I now very much regret selling the Barta, don't let this beauty get away. |
Patrick- Sorry to hear about your troubles! That really sucks. I don't think I'll ever sell it!
Jeremy and David- Thanks for helping Larry out!
Everyone else- Thanks for the kind words!
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Paul Hansen
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Fantastic sword, Tim! Congratulations!
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Patrick Kelly
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| Tim Lison wrote: | | Patrick- Sorry to hear about your troubles! That really sucks. I don't think I'll ever sell it! |
Well, you're wiser than I was! 
My Barta sword was a celtic pattern and a bit if an odd man out in my collection. At least it wasn't in my "just love the type" niche, still a nice piece though.
Any photos of the scabbard?
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Tim Lison
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Tim Lison wrote: | | Patrick- Sorry to hear about your troubles! That really sucks. I don't think I'll ever sell it! |
Well, you're wiser than I was!
My Barta sword was a celtic pattern and a bit if an odd man out in my collection. At least it wasn't in my "just love the type" niche, still a nice piece though.
Any photos of the scabbard? |
I remember it. It had the metal scabbard, didn't it? There is a photo of my sword's scabbard with the full length shot in the original post. You have to download it. It's at the bottom of the other pics...
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Matt Corbin
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Wow!! Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.
“This was the age of heroes, some legendary, some historical . . . the misty borderland of history where fact and legend mingle.”
- R. Ewart Oakeshott
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Julien M
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Hey Tim, just dropped by to remind me how beautiful your sword is...
Do you happen to have a decent digital camera at hand? more pictures would be nice! especially close shots (peen, scabbard etc). That said I'm also interested in seing more of your Robert Moc too. You do need to set up a collection gallery here asap, keeping those locked in a closet for your viewing pleasure only is scandalous! 
What a splendid piece indeed.
J
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J Helmes
Industry Professional
Location: Lanark Highlands Ontario Canada Joined: 06 Mar 2009
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This is a wonderful sword! Great choice , i've been a fan of this weapon for some time now, its fantastic to see it reproduced.
Patrick Barta is a very talented smith.
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Myles Mulkey
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Tim I know this is from a while ago, but I actually felt called to look at this before bed tonight and I just wanted to let you know... If you ever decide to get rid of this beauty, I want it, haha 
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