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[edge213]

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How about some info on this sword?

[Quick Steel]

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An accurate replica of a Viking sword found near an English castle. Some say it was found in the moat, others in a nearby river. IMO it is an excellent rendition. I think a Viking would be pleased. Most of them did not have swords. They were more into axes and spears; less expensive than a sword.
The scabbard does not match the quality of the sword itself. But this helped to keep the price down.
The castle was Cawood (sp?). This style was from a later Viking period. Thought to be 9th century.
Rendered by CasIberia (Paul Chen).

[edge213]

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An accurate replica of a Viking sword found near an English castle. Some say it was found in the moat, others in a nearby river. IMO it is an excellent rendition. I think a Viking would be pleased. Most of them did not have swords. They were more into axes and spears; less expensive than a sword.
The scabbard does not match the quality of the sword itself. But this helped to keep the price down.
The castle was Cawood (sp?). This style was from a later Viking period. Thought to be 9th century.
Rendered by CasIberia (Paul Chen).

Great looking sword .

[WillyCamaro]

Awesome sword Gary .
I'm planning on getting me a classic long sword, and katana in the future, and not something cheap/wall hanger. I hear good things bout cold steel and CAS Iberia/Hanwei.
What high quality brands would you fellers recommend?
Willy

[doglegg]

Awesome sword Gary .
I'm planning on getting me a classic long sword, and katana in the future, and not something cheap/wall hanger. I hear good things bout cold steel and CAS Iberia/Hanwei.
What high quality brands would you fellers recommend?
Willy

Willy, I know Roland has some fine swords. Some form Hanwei I think.

[Quick Steel]

Willy, I would encourage you to consider Hanwei over Cold Steel. I have no experience with Cold Steel Swords. The comment about them from an expert I heard is that they do make them thick and presumably strong so they do not have to deal with a lot of returns. However, this throws off their balance. Makes them a bit clunky. Paul Chen, when he ran Hanwei, was very fussy about the quality of the steel in his swords. So much so that he built a foundry and made his own steel. His son, who probably still runs the business studied in Japan for 3 years under the man considered to be the foremost bladesmith. I think you would be pleased with a Hanwei product. I have four of their Samurai type swords. Even the least expensive one is a superb cutter.

From research I did some years ago, I found just a couple of brands that I considered to be of high quality. But these were more expensive and I doubt they would cut any better.

[WillyCamaro]

Thank you for the info Gary . And i'll be sure to ask Roland doglegg .
I have a fuzzy memory, that's exactly what I read, in some knife making books, about Hanwei. Isn't his swords used in movies/reproductions/plays/re-enactments? If me fuzzy memory is correct...
Anyway, looking on Canada's big knife/sword/outdoors/airsofting/airgunning store website (Hero Outdoors), you can get very nice swords, for under $500 Canadian, shipped.
Only problem right now, I have upcoming expenses to look after... Wheelsets for bicycles are not cheap! And i'm on kinda a fixed blade obsession right now , so my sword buying will have to wait. Not to mention, I have sooooo much work in the pipeline to do, that needs taking care of.
Oh well, life of starting your own business with chronic health issues...
Um... I think I just went way off topic, and where is that "doh" emoji! Oh ya, now I see it... Right beside the "thumbs down", and "in a huff".

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Sorry for derailing the thread, time to get back onto the beautiful fixed blades you fellers are showing .
Willy

[terryl308]

I haven't posted any thing lately but got this one done yesterday for my sis's son. He is a former Marine, anyway this knife has nothing to do with the Corp but she just wanted him to have one of my homemade things. It is made of O-1 and English walnut, it doesn't have many straight lines, but does fit the hand pretty good. I put finger grooves in it and the handle has a slight curve. And comes with my hand stitched 9 ounce leather sheath. Terry

[Steve Warden]

Beautiful work, Terry!

[doglegg]

Such a fine knife and sheath, I'm sure he will appreciate it. It most certainly is beautiful. Great work Terry.

[edge213]

I haven't posted any thing lately but got this one done yesterday for my sis's son. He is a former Marine, anyway this knife has nothing to do with the Corp but she just wanted him to have one of my homemade things. It is made of O-1 and English walnut, it doesn't have many straight lines, but does fit the hand pretty good. I put finger grooves in it and the handle has a slight curve. And comes with my hand stitched 9 ounce leather sheath. Terry

I love everything about this one.

[jmh58]

Another work of art Terry!! NICE!!
John

[terryl308]

Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate them./ Terry

[djknife13]

Really impressive work Terry.____Dave

[1967redrider]

Great looking knife and sheath!

[Wobblehead]

I picked this up in a pawn shop in North Carolina about 10 years ago for $5. It is un marked. When I got it I could see official knife etched in the blade but it’s gone now. Other members here said it’s possibly a Cardinal Cutlery Boy Scout knife.

[Wobblehead]

Here’s my favorite fixed blade. A 171UH Pro Hunter my dad gave me years ago. The stock on my rifle is beat to death from the handle of this knife wearing it on my side and carrying my rifle on a sling. I’ve carried both since 1995.

[jerryd6818]

Sent this one to my Great-Grandson

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And this one to my Great-Nephew

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Their mothers will give them to them when they feel like the time is appropriate.

[Quick Steel]

Wobblehead, That Pro Hunter must provide you with countless memories of hunts gone by or possibly campfire stories. Excellent that you have kept and maintained this artifact of your personal history.

[doglegg]

Wobblehead, That Pro Hunter must provide you with countless memories of hunts gone by or possibly campfire stories. Excellent that you have kept and maintained this artifact of your personal history.

[Wobblehead]

Wobblehead, That Pro Hunter must provide you with countless memories of hunts gone by or possibly campfire stories. Excellent that you have kept and maintained this artifact of your personal history.

Lots of deer have been cleaned with it. I always liked it because I could break the pelvis with a couple hard hits.

[Wobblehead]

Wobblehead, That Pro Hunter must provide you with countless memories of hunts gone by or possibly campfire stories. Excellent that you have kept and maintained this artifact of your personal history.

Here’s my model 700 mountain rifle and my pro hunter. I got the rifle for Christmas in 1994 when I was 12.

[Quick Steel]

A fine pairing. What region to you live in?

[Wobblehead]

A fine pairing. What region to you live in?

West Virginia

[TripleF]

Sent this one to my Great-Grandson
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And this one to my Great-Nephew
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Their mothers will give them to them when they feel like the time is appropriate.

Very cool. Lucky little rascals!!!

Just derustified this one and evened out the handle a little.....
Soooooooooooooo sharp this old Imperial steel gets...