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Kirk Lee Spencer
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 Posted: Thu 03 Nov, 2005 4:37 pm Post subject: In-Progress Pictures of a Schiavona |
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Hi All...
Vladimir Cervenka sent me some pictures taken during the construction of one of his Schiavona's... After the excellent Schiavona Article by Nathan and Cervenka Schiavona Review by Bill, I thought these in-progress pictures may be of interest.
Vladimir told me that he left the inside of the basket rough because he had seen original rapiers and schiavonas which were left rough on the inside of the basket. He also mentioned that he preferred a satin finish on the outside of the basket and blade, but that the customers tended to prefer a very high polish.
Here are the photos...
ks
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Forging one of the arms of the basket
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Shaping one of the basket's "squid" arms
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Piecing the basket together
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Braiding the cord for the grip
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Wrapping grip core with cord
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Corded grip before leather covering
Two swords
Lit in Eden’s flame
One of iron and one of ink
To place within a bloody hand
One of God or one of man
Our souls to one of
Two eternities
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Nathan Robinson
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Thanks for posting these photos, Kirk.
I'll take this opportunity to share some in-progress shots of two schiavone in my own collection.
First up is the sword from Patrick Bárta of TEMPL Historic Arms:
  
   
Left to right: Forged parts, cleaned-up parts, after welding, welded and shaped. (Click photos for full-sized versions)
Next is the creation of Erik Stevenson of Phoenix Metal Creations:
  
  
Left to right: Parts before welding, welded and shaped, pommel being carved. (Click photos for full-sized versions)
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Bill Grandy
myArmoury Team
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| Posted: Thu 03 Nov, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, thanks for those pics, both Kirk and Nathan! I love those kinds of shots. I remember years ago not ever caring for basket hilts at all until I saw the pictures Vince Evans did of his construction of a Scottish basket hilt. From that point forward I suddenly had a whole new appreciation for them.
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Nate C.
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| Posted: Fri 04 Nov, 2005 12:25 am Post subject: |
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Cool!
I want one! I think the Schiavona is the one of the best looking basket hilts (Sorry Mac  ). I Definitely have getting one on my list.
-Nate C.
P.S. I seriously love that Eric Stevenson one. Too bad hes leaving/left the business. 
Nate C.
Sapere Aude
"If you are going to kill the man, at least give him a decent salute." - A. Blansitt
If they ever come up with a Swashbuckling School, I think one of the courses should be Laughing, then Jumping Off Something. --Jack Handy
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Fri 04 Nov, 2005 4:08 am Post subject: |
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Nice stuff guys,thanks. Always fun to see things as they are being created.
Cheers,
Bill
Roanoke Sword Guilde
roanokeswordguilde@live.com
"I was born for this" - Joan of Arc
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James Holczer
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| Posted: Fri 04 Nov, 2005 5:56 am Post subject: |
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Great shots guys. It really is impressive to see the amount of work and craftsmanship that goes into making a nice basket hilt. Even if this type of sword is not your cup of tea, you still have to appreciate the work and the effort.
Thanks again.
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