Painter's Chat
#59
Charlie, thanks for the help, it did make a difference.
In any case, I liked the swords. Because of the friends I have in the SCA, they know folks who know folks, etc. who do some blacksmithing. Much of their work is in armor, but there are a few who'll do some weaponry. If you're interested, I'll drop you a pm with contacts. They do pretty decent work, but, the more affordable ones are stricly ornamental.
I had a guy offer to do me a 17th century claymore for $750. That's about as cheap as you'll find for something that's not ornamental. He claimed he would give it to me polished and sharp enough to shave with...not bad for a 6 foot blade. Anyway, just trying to return the favor.
In any case, I liked the swords. Because of the friends I have in the SCA, they know folks who know folks, etc. who do some blacksmithing. Much of their work is in armor, but there are a few who'll do some weaponry. If you're interested, I'll drop you a pm with contacts. They do pretty decent work, but, the more affordable ones are stricly ornamental.
I had a guy offer to do me a 17th century claymore for $750. That's about as cheap as you'll find for something that's not ornamental. He claimed he would give it to me polished and sharp enough to shave with...not bad for a 6 foot blade. Anyway, just trying to return the favor.