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Greyson Brown
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing that Greg! Tell Patrick congratulations on a very beautiful set. I particularly like the scabbard.
-Grey
"So long as I can keep the path of honor I am well content."
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The White Company
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Steve Grisetti
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Gorgeous! A very big congratulations to Patrick Kelly on this pending acquisition!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Nathan Robinson
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Andrew Babbini
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! That's really nice Mr Kelly. Thank you for sharing that with us. What is the scabbard made of? I hear that some were iron over wood. Very interesting pattern in the blade as well. Congratulations! I'm hoping you write a review once you get to handle it.
Respectfully,
Andrew
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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: Hmmm ... |
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I can imagine Patrick is very excited to soon be the proud owner of this beautiful project, but
I'd like everyone to note -- everyone that has hopes of commissioning his or her own project
in the future : The first post where we read about this project was dated January 8th, 2007.
The post showing the picture of Patrick's sword is dated June 13th, 2007 ...
Variables for different ideas and different styles notwithstanding, Patrick's sword w/scabbard
was finished inside 6 months time. Is this an abberation of the thought I've read oft repeated
that one should expect as much as 3 years for a custom project to be completed? Is Mr. Barta
some sort of exception to this vague rule ? Should myArmoury commission a delegation to
approach Mr. Barta and determine that he is -- in fact ! -- human and not alien and just did
one wang-willy-bip-bang-bop of a job for a very respected member of the sword community ?
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Nathan Robinson
myArmoury Admin
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm ... |
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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz wrote: | I can imagine Patrick is very excited to soon be the proud owner of this beautiful project, but
I'd like everyone to note -- everyone that has hopes of commissioning his or her own project
in the future : The first post where we read about this project was dated January 8th, 2007.
The post showing the picture of Patrick's sword is dated June 13th, 2007 ...
Variables for different ideas and different styles notwithstanding, Patrick's sword w/scabbard
was finished inside 6 months time. Is this an abberation of the thought I've read oft repeated
that one should expect as much as 3 years for a custom project to be completed? Is Mr. Barta
some sort of exception to this vague rule ? Should myArmoury commission a delegation to
approach Mr. Barta and determine that he is -- in fact ! -- human and not alien and just did
one wang-willy-bip-bang-bop of a job for a very respected member of the sword community ? |
I remember Patrick Kelly getting his name on Mr. Barta's list at least a couple years ago. It took quite some time before Mr. Barta was even ready to discuss the concept, let alone to start making it. I believe it wasn't until this year that the final choice was even made of what to make.
My own experience with Mr. Barta was similar. I was on the list for a couple years and then when my name came up, we spent a bit of time finalizing the commission. This might sound odd, but let's consider that people's tastes may very well change after a couple years. Once the sword was started, it didn't take very long to complete. Some styles are, of course, going to take longer to complete than others. The real waiting with Mr. Barta isn't the production time, but the wait list.
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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent point that I didn't immediately consider, Nathan. I stand awakened. B-)
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Tim Lison
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Posted: Wed 13 Jun, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Holy smoke! That is a gorgeous sword. It really makes me excited for my spot in line to come up! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Jeremy V. Krause
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Posted: Thu 14 Jun, 2007 6:26 am Post subject: |
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I am on Patrick's 3 year wait list- but we have already had a good exchange regarding some of the details of my commission. I am excited- even though I have to wait that long. I believe that Patrick produces some of the most historically based and quality work out there. Some details can only come from a custom smith and SOME details can only be executed by Patrick Barta. I also feel that his prices are very reasonable for what you get- not counting the international shipping- that's another matter.
Jeremy
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Greg Griggs
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 7:02 am Post subject: |
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The sword arrived last week in good condition, with only a 2-day ship time. For $300 shipping charges it better be quick, LOL. Here are some close-ups Patrick took and asked to have posted. I handled the sword yesterday, and yes it handles as well as it looks, and it looks even better in person than the pics tell.:} Enjoy!
More here: http://www.pbase.com/khp_plk/barta_work&page=all
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Allen Andrews
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 7:24 am Post subject: |
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Gorgeous! I think the scabbard may be as interesting a piece of art as the sword itself! My congratulations to Mr Kelly.
" I would not snare even an orc with a falsehood. "
Faramir son of Denethor
Words to live by. (Yes, I know he's not a real person)
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Greyson Brown
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 7:26 am Post subject: |
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The sword looks really nice, but that scabbard just makes me drool. Is it all metal construction or is there something lining it? It looks too thin for there to be wood, but maybe felt or something like that?
I'm glad that Patrick Barta's designs are not appropriate for my period of interest, otherwise I'd be handing over my savings account right about now.
-Grey
"So long as I can keep the path of honor I am well content."
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The White Company
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Mike Arledge
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: |
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That is so extravegently awesome it borders on ridiculous. I can't even begin to imagine how much it costs if the shipping alone was $300. One day, I hope to be able to get a Barta piece, but I don't see it happening for a long time.
Mike J Arledge
The Dude Abides
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Hugh Fuller
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: |
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When I started my order with Patrick for his Abingdon sword last November, his backlog was 2 1/2 years. I am now just about 1/4 of the way through the waitng period.
Hugh
Still trying to walk in the Light
Please see 1 John 1:5
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Greg Griggs
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 9:52 am Post subject: |
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I could tell you how much it cost, but then PK would track us all down and...well...you know the rest.
Seriously though, I can say that it was probably the most reasonably priced custom sword/scabbard combo I've ever seen and Patrick got a heck of a deal.
Greyson - yes the scabbard is all metal with no lining. It has a nice fit which surprised me. The back side is heat-blued and wraps around the front. Very nicely done all around.
PK wishes to say thanks to everyone for their kind comments, and best to all.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Greg Griggs
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: inhand pic |
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One more picture showing in-hand for scale.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Jean Thibodeau
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Posted: Tue 26 Jun, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Impressive in every way.
Oh, someone asked before what the scabbard is made of ? Maybe I missed it but I don't remember seeing that information ?
All metal but what metal ? Steel, silver, some alloy like nickel silver, a white bronze ? Just looks too white for steel to me, but I could be wrong.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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Posted: Sun 01 Jul, 2007 5:49 am Post subject: |
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Thats is a real jewel, love everything on that sword and scabbard,
and that wide mix of metal, wood and all.
Made of Patrick for Patrick, congrats from Patrik
Hey Greg!
Rip his cloths of and paint him blue and send him out to that sand pit and take some photos.
Frid o Fröjd!
Patrik
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Hugh Fuller
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Posted: Mon 02 Jul, 2007 7:10 am Post subject: |
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I see that Patrick Barta has it up on his TEMPL site as sword number 126 for 1100 EUROs. That seems qyite reasonable for the apparent level of work that goes into the sword.
Hugh
Still trying to walk in the Light
Please see 1 John 1:5
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Geir Buraas
Location: Norway Joined: 10 Mar 2006
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Posted: Mon 02 Jul, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject: Is mr Barta offline? |
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This is maybe bit off topic..but I have tried to reach Patrick Barta through his templ@templ.net email for 2-3 weeks now...no reply. A few of my emails got bounced back too... So i was wondering how i can get in contact with him?
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