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| 825.1 | if you're a fencing buff, there are other sources | LESCOM::KALLIS | Time takes things. | Mon Sep 18 1989 14:06 | 12 |
| Re .0 (Jody):
There are swords and swords.
If you go to a Renniassance Fair (e.g., King Richard's Faire at
Carver, Mass), there is at least one place that sells them and will
smith one up to your spec's.
If you want something dressy, many military suppliers will sell
ceremonial sabers (I once had one, when in the service).
Steve Kallis, Jr.
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| 825.2 | Flea Markets! | STEREO::FAHEL | Amalthea, the Silver Unicorn | Mon Sep 18 1989 15:01 | 5 |
| Flea Markets! Check your Flea Markets!
My husband and I bought 2 swords from 2 different Flea Markets.
K.C.
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| 825.3 | 'nother place to ask | AV8OR::EDECK | | Tue Sep 19 1989 10:03 | 3 |
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For names of swordmakers (and knifemakers), you might want to ask in
XCUSME::SURVIVAL.
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| 825.4 | another pointer ... | BOOKS::BAILEYB | Crazy in the sunlight, yes indeed! | Wed Sep 20 1989 11:50 | 17 |
| A co-worker of mine has a catalog in his office from:
Museum Replicas Limited
A Division of Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
Box 840
Conyers, GA 30207
1-800-241-3664
They not only have swords, but also shields, helmets, dirks, daggers,
maces, war hammers, battle axes, and many other implements of
destruction from previous ages.
They even have a replica of Glamdring (Gandalf's sword from The Hobbit
and LoTR). Looks like a pretty impressive collection.
... Bob
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| 825.5 | more info | LEZAH::BOBBITT | invictus maneo | Wed Sep 20 1989 12:10 | 23 |
| Thanks for the tips so far....and to clarify...
The reason I put this in the SF notesfile is I am working on a costume
for the 1991 Worldcon. The sword should be about a 3' longsword.
(a simple belt-sheath for the sword would also be nice.....)
The haft should be shaped like this...semicircular facing the blade,
flat facing the pommel. The haft should be gold/brass colored,
and the blade and pommel should be class-act silver colored.
| blade |
* | | *
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| ~~ | | ~~ |
| ~~~~~~~ | | ~~~~~~~ |
| ~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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*-------------------------------*
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ending in a round pommel
-Jody
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| 825.6 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Smoke if ya got 'em....THUD! | Fri Sep 22 1989 12:40 | 12 |
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How expensive would it be to get a sword custom
made?? I've always one that looked like
Mournblade seen illustrated on the cover of the
Daw versions of Elric. (actually, mournblade
wasn't shown that was elric's swords' twin ...
um what was his ... um, er, duh - can't believe
I forgot that one. Oh well).
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| 825.7 | | COOKIE::MJOHNSTON | My hovercraft is full of eels! | Fri Sep 22 1989 13:01 | 20 |
| There is an organization (similar to the NRA) called the NKA - National
Knife Association. They have a monthly magazine which discusses various types
of edged weapons: use, handling, care, sources, the making of, collecting, etc.
Phone # 1-800-548-3907
Also, SHOTGUN NEWS contains numerous advertisements for custom knives,
swords, recreations, etc.
Most gun stores keep this magazine on hand if you don't want to
subscribe.
Also II - The Society for Creative Anachronism has a membeship which
includes many Science Fiction authors and fans. One of their activities is
get-togethers/festivals recreating events from the past: jousts, etc., and many
of the members engage in such hobbies as sword/knife making, pottery, weaving,
heraldry, recreation of period clothing, etc.
There is a notesfile which I believe is on ATSE::SCA
MIKE J
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| 825.8 | | COFLUB::WRIGHT | What do you call a Boomerang that doesn't return? | Fri Sep 22 1989 17:48 | 13 |
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Rob -
I'd say that you'd be starting at about 200$ minimum and going up
from there...
It all depends on how fancy you want it...
And how good of quality...
grins,
clark.
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| 825.9 | And that was for quality steel... | HPSCAD::WALL | You and me against the world: attack! | Mon Sep 25 1989 12:07 | 13 |
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re: .6
Getting a sword custom made? Well, I heard reports recently of
a custom-made katana going for $17,000 at a Renaissance fair.
I think the sword you are thinking of is Stormbringer. I don't
even want to think about what it would cost to produce a black blade
with red runes on it.
Of course, if you're independently wealthy....
DFW
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| 825.10 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Ubar of the road... | Mon Sep 25 1989 13:28 | 11 |
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That's the one!!!! :')
Hmmmm... maybe if I have some money left over
when my glass castle with the moat and remote
control drawbridge is finished ...
Nevermind...
$17K?!?!? ouch
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| 825.11 | | COFLUB::WRIGHT | What do you call a Boomerang that doesn't return? | Mon Sep 25 1989 13:37 | 20 |
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17K$ huh?? Definitly sounds like an Angel Sword...
As an aside, Angel Swords are the Bently/Rolls Royce of sword
Smiths right now. It is run by the founder and his two sons, all
peices are hand crafted and one of a kind. Last I heard you could
not touch a new dagger of theres for less than 500$, and that is
for the bottom line (no frills). Angel specializes in custom
engraving, exotic hard woods, gem and precious metal settings...
They are beautiful swords....
If you get down to king richards, Talk to Zak about what you would
like to get an idea of what it'll cost. (Zak is the master smith
and Starfire, the smithy/armoury by the joust feild...)
grins,
clark.
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| 825.12 | | NABETH::alan | Dancing to the beat of a different piccolo. | Mon Sep 25 1989 19:05 | 9 |
| I bought my sword from:
Starfire
P.O. Box 858
Fairburn, GA 30213
They probably make the rounds of all the commercial
faires. The weapons they make are best suited to real
or staged fights, but they also look pretty good.
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| 825.13 | Angel Swords sounds right... | HPSCAD::WALL | You and me against the world: attack! | Tue Sep 26 1989 10:46 | 4 |
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The name does indeed sound familiar.
DFW
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| 825.14 | OUCH! | IND::BOWERS | Count Zero Interrupt | Tue Nov 14 1989 15:04 | 4 |
| $17K for a katana is VERY steep as I've seen really fine old swords
(reliably data 1400-1500 A.D.) for well under $10K.
-dave
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| 825.15 | This may be a little late, but..... | SIOG::CRIPPEN | | Thu Feb 14 1991 06:35 | 9 |
| You may have found what you want by now, but my wife bought me a
broadsword for Christmas '89 at a store called Cutlery World. This
particular store was in Greenville, SC but I think the chain is
nationwide. Anyway, the sword is made in Holland and is a fair
representation of an old English broardsword. It ran about $200-$250 so
look around in the malls. This store had a fairly good selection
year-round.
Stu
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| 825.16 | There's a Seeker born each minute | SUBWAY::MAXSON | Repeal Gravity | Sat Feb 16 1991 16:16 | 5 |
| I looked through a couple of the "Museum Replica" catalogs and they
weren't anywhere near the 10K and up range - more like the 1K and
down. And, by the way, I still thought they were kind of pricey for
what must be regarded as "novelty" items.
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| 825.17 | | LEZAH::BOBBITT | I -- burn to see the dawn arriving | Wed Feb 27 1991 10:20 | 12 |
| someone prodded me to post an update on what I decided to do. I
decided most of the swords I saw in catalogs and at conventions that I
really like are out of my price range (why am I not surprised? ;)....
But in the meantime, my Grandfather gave me his WWI Ceremonial Naval
Sword, which is pretty darn cool, and that seems to have satisfied my
craving for a while.
But someday.....
-Jody
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| 825.18 | | AIAG::WRIGHT | Anarchy - a system that works for everyone.... | Wed Feb 27 1991 11:46 | 10 |
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Jody -
If you don't bring that sword over with you the next time you come to visit,
I won't let you in...
grins,
clark
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| 825.19 | Your never to late to... Well maybe this time. | ESKIMO::MURRAY | I'd give an arm to be ambidextrous | Thu Feb 28 1991 01:37 | 51 |
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Hi all,
Umm, perhaps I should have posted this earlier. But, well you
know how it is, so many notes - so little time.
Anyway, I have a few sources that offer various types of swords
and such.
I'll have to look for the addresses so I'll post them later.
What I currently have for weapons are...
o Two-handed sword - forged by Starfire @ King Richard's Faire
Price: $175.00
o Long sword - same as above.
Price: $75.00
o Dagger - same as above.
Price: $45.00
* these are show weapons with non-sharpened blades.
o Broad-sword (Colada(sp?) style) - From Toledo Spain, sold by
The Muller Company
- Price: $70.00
o Basket hilted rapier - same as above.
- Price: $55.00
* these swords were made in Toledo, Spain and are reproductions
with non-sharpened blades.
o Crusader long sword - Outdoor Sportsman.
- Price: $89.99
o Battle axe - same as above.
- Price: $40.00
* both these weapons are reproductions and come sharpened.
From your initial description I think the Crusader sword fits
what your looking for.
It is about the length of a longsword with a swept forward brass
guard and a large brass pommel. The handle is of wood and
is very comfortable in the hand, but it is a heavy weapon
and definitely requires a scabbard.
If you have any more questions I'll be more than happy to help.
Mike.
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| 825.20 | | WHO301::BOWERS | Dave Bowers @WHO | Fri Mar 08 1991 16:43 | 5 |
| If you check your local papers for "gun shows", sword dealers usually turn up
at these events. If you're not picky you can usually pick up a REAL
katana for under $1000.
-dave
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| 825.21 | Two craftsmen | SMURF::REEVES | Jon Reeves, ULTRIX compiler group | Mon Apr 01 1991 21:32 | 16 |
| Picked up a couple of cards over the weekend of swordsmiths that do
custom work; they also have catalogs.
Omega Artworks
498 W. Arlington
St. Paul, MN 55117
Mostly fantasy weapons, esp. in the pommel and hilt (but at least one
very flashy looking blade).
Arms & Armor
1101 Stinson Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
More into authentic or authentic-looking pieces; some nice looking
helms as well as the swords (and maces, and...)
I haven't bought anything from either.
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| 825.22 | Glamdring sounds good | BIGUN::HOLLOWAY | Savage Tree Frogs on Speed | Fri Jul 03 1992 03:40 | 28 |
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re:.20
There are plenty of "mass-produced" WWII Katanas to be found throughout
the world. They are often not much more expensive than the jeep-spring
chromed up replicas you see in knife shops. All moderately good
condition (or salvageable) Japanese swords (esp. here in Oz) have been
bought back by Japanese interests.
I have a moderately old blade that was damaged by fire and water, but
is still razor sharp (esp. after I CAREFULLY cleaned the gunge off it)
however it is effectively worthless due to the corrosion damage, and
would cost more to restore than it is worth. It would have to go to
Japan - and my sources say that is probably a one-way trip.
I also have two Toledo steel replicas - one of an English longsword and
one of a Cavalier's broadsword (a la the Musketeers). You can now get
these in (Oz) specialist knife shops, military surplus stores, martial
arts suppliers and GOOD hobby shops. They also invariably stock the
replica Japanese and Chinese blades too.
They cost from $150 (Aus.) upwards...
My father has shown me recent ads by the Franklin Mint for replicas of
Excalibur, Charlemagne's sword and a few others - maybe that is a good
place to try for a fancy costume blade.
David
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| 825.23 | make it yourself? | CGVAX2::PRIESTLEY | | Wed Sep 23 1992 13:50 | 16 |
| If you have the time and know anyone with a good bench grinder or
better yet, a large belt grinder/sander, you might want to try making
your own sword from a good long truck spring and a couple of pieces of
brass. It could take a lot of time and would burn through the belts or
wheels, and your first might not look quite as pretty as you might
wish, but it would be distinctly yours, and would, if done carefully
enough, be quite serviceable in a pinch. You could probably have the
heat treating/tempering done somewhere locally, maybe a blacksmith type
in the area could help you. I had a friend who built a bowie knife
this way and produced a pretty good utility knife first time around,
heavy, strong, took a good edge once he got the basic grinding angle
right, and held it pretty well once tempered. I have always wanted to
make my own sword, but have never gotten round to it yet.
Andrew
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