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Title: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on January 05, 2012, 11:40:45 am
I don't have it in my hands yet, but I now have permission to show off the pictures of the sword I designed:

The original design:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/Art/Sketches/Sketch10-SwissSaber-web.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/Art/FantasySwissSaber-web.jpg)

The finished sword:
(http://www.darksword-armory.com/images/1353-1.jpg)
(http://www.darksword-armory.com/images/1353.jpg)
(http://www.darksword-armory.com/images/1353-5.jpg)
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: Vene on January 05, 2012, 01:47:58 pm
I want it. Seriously, I want that sword in my hands.
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Post by: shadowpanther on January 05, 2012, 02:44:08 pm
That is certainly some sword. Are you planning on giving it an overly symbolic name?
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Post by: Oriet on January 05, 2012, 03:44:33 pm
That is a gorgeous sword! I'd love to have one like it displayed on a wall were I can pick it up and play with it.
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Post by: JohnE on January 05, 2012, 03:56:17 pm
That is certainly some sword. Are you planning on giving it an overly symbolic name?
I've been referring to it as The Royal Saber, because of the crown-shaped pommel.
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Post by: Napoleon the Clown on January 05, 2012, 06:00:25 pm
Shiny.
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Post by: Zygarde on January 05, 2012, 06:06:48 pm
Where are you getting it from and do they take commissions and for how much because iv been meaning to get a sword for a Commissar  costume iv been working on.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 05, 2012, 06:24:22 pm
Not a bad blade at all... battle-worthy, or is it a show piece?

For those of us sword-users that want something you could use in a fight, www.badgerblades.com is the way to go.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 05, 2012, 06:39:32 pm
The hilt/pommel seems to be a little different from original sketches but not bad at all.

How's it weighted and everything?

@Priestling- I will have you know Mister that I now have the Badger Mushroom Snake song stuck in my head. So thank you.

Badger, badger, badger, badger, mushroom, mushroom. Swooooooooord. It's a swoooooooord.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 05, 2012, 06:56:44 pm
@Shane:  You're welcome :3
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Post by: Hades on January 05, 2012, 08:37:11 pm
JOHN! That is amazing. I'm so psyched for you.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on January 05, 2012, 08:55:19 pm
Where are you getting it from and do they take commissions and for how much because iv been meaning to get a sword for a Commissar  costume iv been working on.
It's from Darksword Armory (http://www.darksword-armory.com/). They're based in Canada, they do great work, and I think they take commissions for custom pieces. Their in-stock swords are usually in the $250-400 range. Customs are probably more, but I don't know how much more.

Not a bad blade at all... battle-worthy, or is it a show piece?
Definitely battle-worthy. Darksword Armory is known for very tough, durable swords.

I don't know all the specs yet, but it's 46.5 inches overall.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 06, 2012, 02:18:00 am
Any chance you could post a picture of yourself holding it when you get it? I figure it'll give me at least a better sense of its size.
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Post by: JohnE on January 06, 2012, 11:22:12 am
Any chance you could post a picture of yourself holding it when you get it? I figure it'll give me at least a better sense of its size.
It's pretty much a given I'm gonna be posting pictures of me and my baby.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on January 06, 2012, 11:45:38 am
Every time I see this topic come up, I keep thinking John whipped it out or something...
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Post by: JohnE on January 06, 2012, 12:45:16 pm
Sorry to disappoint. ;)
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Post by: Jebediah on January 06, 2012, 12:46:03 pm
Oooo, that's beautiful.
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Post by: m52nickerson on January 06, 2012, 05:11:55 pm
Very nice JohnE!
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Post by: Napoleon the Clown on January 06, 2012, 05:38:16 pm
Every time I see this topic come up, I keep thinking John whipped it out or something...
If it were NSFW that would be a reasonable assumption.
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Post by: MaybeNever on January 06, 2012, 05:46:10 pm
I like that it has a vaguely middle eastern style in the curve of the blade but overall looks quite western. Beautiful lines on it.
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Post by: JohnE on January 06, 2012, 10:27:00 pm
I like that it has a vaguely middle eastern style in the curve of the blade but overall looks quite western. Beautiful lines on it.
Thanks. As I understand it, blades with that sort of shape were actually used in Europe before the middle east. They go back to the viking age (in more primitive forms).
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Post by: MaybeNever on January 06, 2012, 10:36:09 pm
I like that it has a vaguely middle eastern style in the curve of the blade but overall looks quite western. Beautiful lines on it.
Thanks. As I understand it, blades with that sort of shape were actually used in Europe before the middle east. They go back to the viking age (in more primitive forms).

I don't know much about the evolution of sword shapes, so I wouldn't be surprised that things associated with one area really have nothing to do with it. The shape just brings to mind a scimitar, but only very slightly.
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Post by: Vene on January 06, 2012, 10:49:30 pm
I see it as more of a falchion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion) in some respects.
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Post by: JohnE on January 06, 2012, 10:56:36 pm
I originally envisioned it a little thinner and more saber-like, but it came out a little fatter and more falchion-like. Not that I'm complaining.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 07, 2012, 12:51:18 am
That is badass!  Love the design on the end of the hilt.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on January 11, 2012, 09:47:12 pm
My sword's up on their website. (http://www.darksword-armory.com/products-page/medievalswords3/1353-ring-hilt-swiss-saber/)
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 11, 2012, 10:13:10 pm
Niiiiice!
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Post by: Itachirumon on January 11, 2012, 10:15:40 pm
I hate you! I hate you for showing me something completely fucking awesome that I want and could even sorta afford but could never justify spending the money on! I could have a custom oriental blade made T_T and it's live-blade too. YOU'RE A CRUEL MAN JOHNE!

In all seriousness, that blade is beautiful man, be proud.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on January 12, 2012, 12:02:14 am
I hate you! I hate you for showing me something completely fucking awesome that I want and could even sorta afford but could never justify spending the money on! I could have a custom oriental blade made T_T and it's live-blade too. YOU'RE A CRUEL MAN JOHNE!
And I'm getting one for free! Mwa-ha-ha-ha!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 12, 2012, 12:03:51 am
You, Sahr, can go straight to hell.
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Post by: SugarfreeJazz on January 22, 2012, 02:00:49 pm
John your sword is amazing, just the right amount of detail. Could there be weapon design in your future? I think that would be an awesome calling, especially after viewing your past sword art and now seeing this finished blade.
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Post by: rookie on January 26, 2012, 01:34:45 pm
That's a nice looking sword, JohnE. I like the clipped point on the blade for more effective stabbing. Can't wait to see pics of you wielding it.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on January 26, 2012, 08:50:29 pm
I can't wait to wield it!

Saw a UPS truck on my street and got excited, but alas, no sword yet.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on February 01, 2012, 11:35:06 pm
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/MeAndMySword.jpg)
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: Vene on February 01, 2012, 11:36:59 pm
Shiny
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Post by: Sleepy on February 01, 2012, 11:45:29 pm
Wow, awesome! I love that blade.
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Post by: rookie on February 02, 2012, 12:11:18 am
Nice!
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Post by: Hades on February 02, 2012, 12:38:42 am
Bad ass.
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Post by: SugarfreeJazz on February 02, 2012, 12:47:16 am
The world demands action poses!
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Post by: davedan on February 02, 2012, 03:12:35 am
I concur with Jazzy - action poses of you decapitating melons and such
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 02, 2012, 06:55:33 am
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/MeAndMySword.jpg)

You should be smiling more.
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Post by: Askold on February 02, 2012, 08:49:04 am

You should be smiling more.

He won't smile untill the blade has quenched its' thirst for the blood of his enemies.
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Post by: Old Viking on February 02, 2012, 08:08:40 pm
Really sharp!

Sorry.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 03, 2012, 10:28:15 pm
That's a huge motherfucking sword.

I want one.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: JohnE on February 05, 2012, 08:34:07 pm
This is as close as I can get to action shots for the time being, practicing my guards. Enjoy. ;D

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/My%20Sword/RHSS-RightVamTag-web.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/My%20Sword/RHSS-RightOchs-web.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/My%20Sword/RHSS-LeftPflug-web.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/My%20Sword/RHSS-LeftNebenhut-web.jpg)

And a bonus sliver of Johnie midriff.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/johnraptor/My%20Sword/RHSS-HighVamTag-web.jpg)
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 05, 2012, 08:50:07 pm
Still not smiling. I am disappoint.
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Post by: JohnE on February 05, 2012, 08:53:47 pm
It's hard to look like a bad-ass while smiling.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on February 05, 2012, 08:54:36 pm
We will not be satisfied until there are photos of you gleefully demonstrating your sword prowess on zombie hordes.
Title: Re: My Sword
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 05, 2012, 08:59:59 pm
It's hard to look like a bad-ass while smiling.

No?

kind of smiling. Big+a bit of a bulge that may be inappropriate in this part of the forum (http://www.pariscine.com/sites/default/files/posters/spartacus_gods_of_the_arena__s1_6.jpg)

Again, badass+smile. Big picture tho (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/spartacus-gota4.jpg)

then you can of course go with the crazy 'look out i have a sword and not afraid to use it' smile. :D

I just think one should look thrilled with their new weapon. ;)