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Howard Waddell
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Shahril Dzulkifli
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 Posted: Sun 06 Mar, 2016 7:26 am Post subject: Spring Cleaning - Moat Sale Blades |
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I guess this blade, now sold, needs to be straightened before it can be fitted into its handle.
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength”
- Marcus Aurelius
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J. Hargis
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| Posted: Sun 06 Mar, 2016 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Not so hasty, lad.
Now introducing: 'The Gun Grip Sword'.
J.
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A poorly maintained weapon is likely to belong to an unsafe and careless fighter.
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Karl Knisley
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Hello
Are those blades at $200 as good as their bare blades? I`d be interested in hearing from some of the buyers as to quality
and their plans for mounting.
Regards All
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Mark Griffin
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Oooh, always wanted a Count Dooku broadsword...
Currently working on projects ranging from Elizabethan pageants to a WW1 Tank, Victorian fairgrounds 1066 events and more. Oh and we joust loads!.. We run over 250 events for English Heritage each year plus many others for Historic Royal Palaces, Historic Scotland, the National Trust and more. If you live in the UK and are interested in working for us just drop us a line with a cv.
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Nick S.
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| Karl Knisley wrote: | Hello
Are those blades at $200 as good as their bare blades? I`d be interested in hearing from some of the buyers as to quality
and their plans for mounting.
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Hi Karl,
I purchased one of the most recent moat sale blades (the Doge), and what I received was well worth $170, IMO. The blade looks to be almost completely ground with an edge that is nearly sharp, and it is both tempered and straight. There's a good bit of surface rust and a hand written note on the blade that says 'over-ground.' I'm still thinking that a well-balanced sword can be made from it, though it's certainly a project that I will have to learn and work my way up to. No idea if I will attempt something like the historical Venetian / Albion Doge hilt or not at this point.
As a point of feedback, Mike at Albion was great to work with, and the blade came very well-packaged.
I've been considering some the the Albion bare blades as well, but would think that a Peter Johnsson-designed blade from the Moat would be more desirable. It's tough to not be able to see any more pics or ask any questions, but in general I think the better deals can be had in the Moat. Plus the uncertainty makes it exciting!
Hope that helps,
-Nick
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