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Erik D. Schmid




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 6:34 pm    Post subject: My latest treasure...         Reply with quote

This lovely creature was recently added to my collection courtesy of those wonderful chaps at A&A. Of course I could have placed this into the thread below, but honestly now... This object of beauty deserves its own thread so that it may be appreciated without distraction. Big Grin

In all seriousness though, A&A have to be at the top of the heap when it comes to production pieces. Even that is not a truly accurate statement however. I would personally put them in a category all by themselves because they are somewhat of a cross between custom and production. I mean they do have a catalog of standard designs, but no two are exactly alike due to the amount of hands on massaging they receive prior to shipment. That I feel makes them almost all custom.

Anyway, take it for what you will. I must admit that I am a bit biased though as I have known these guys for a good number of years now. With my blather now finished here she is...



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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 6:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Congratulations Erik, that's a fine sword. Over the years I've owned more than a few A&A rapiers and have never been disappointed with any of them. This one has always been one of my favorites.
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Erik D. Schmid




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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 6:49 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I have always liked this one as well. I have seen the original and this one does it justice big time. Now I will have to make up a pair of dueling gauntlets to display with it. Laughing Out Loud

At present I am having them do up a custom one with a 40" blade. It is based off of an original as well. When its finally born this will be the first place you'll see it. You will cry tears of joy when you gaze upon it due to its shear gracefullness and beauty. I can't wait...

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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 7:00 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Eric, do you have a higher resolution version of that picture???

It would make a GREAT wallpaper. Cool
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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 7:53 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Just for you David. Laughing Out Loud

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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 8:02 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'm not much of a rapier man, but I still want to buy one from A&A at some point. Probably the German one. They make the nicest rapiers I've ever seen.
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PostPosted: Thu 25 Aug, 2005 8:57 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

The above link didn't work for me.

Here's the one I used.

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/erik/writhen.JPG

Enjoy,

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 5:55 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Erik,

That is stunning ! Me like very much Big Grin I am sure that that is a real pleasure to own. No doubt it was fun to make too, what my master would call 'A nice little sit down job' ! Happy Do they make a companion dagger for it as well ?
Gauntlets, if I remember correctly, Eric Valentine ,in his fine book on rapiers, has a nice duelling gauntlet in there. Unfortunately I do not have a copy any more, but no doubt someone on the forum has somewhere ! ? Big Grin
A very nice addition to the collection you have there Erik , very nice indeed !

Regards as ever,

Russ

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 6:20 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Russ Thomas wrote:
Erik,

That is stunning ! Me like very much Big Grin I am sure that that is a real pleasure to own. No doubt it was fun to make too, what my master would call 'A nice little sit down job' ! Happy Do they make a companion dagger for it as well ?
Gauntlets, if I remember correctly, Eric Valentine ,in his fine book on rapiers, has a nice duelling gauntlet in there. Unfortunately I do not have a copy any more, but no doubt someone on the forum has somewhere ! ? Big Grin
A very nice addition to the collection you have there Erik , very nice indeed !

Regards as ever,

Russ


Yes they do make a companion dagger



That's my absolute favorite rapier they have and I will own it one day oh yes precious... ahem sorry... Anyway it's my understanding that historically swords and daggers en suite were the exception rather then the rule? However, I'm still glad they make the set.

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 6:25 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks for that Russ, that is rather pretty too I do think ! Happy Scabbards by any chance ?

Thanks for the picture Russ. Happy

Regards as ever,

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That's my absolute favorite rapier they have and I will own it one day


There is a rapier in the Royal Armouries collection that I really, really , really want to make (IX.879), ca.1610, it is illustrated on page 30 of the old Royal Armouries catalogue (the one with the armours of King Charles I and King Henry VIII on the front ). That is a rapier that I would love to make. It is filed to look like a sort of squared chain link effect....Very pretty ! IMHO ! Cool

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 6:33 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Russ Thomas wrote:
Thanks for that Russ, that is rather pretty too I do think ! Happy Scabbards by any chance ?

Thanks for the picture Russ. Happy

Regards as ever,

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Well.. I've done exactly one rapier scabbard and that one was before I knew any better... I've got a couple in the pipeline though and if someone wants to send me a writhen for scabbarding... Happy Well I'm sure as heck not going to argue with them!

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Erik D. Schmid




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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 6:38 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Russ,

I have plenty of information on gauntlets. What I need is the time to be able to sit down and make a pair. That is something that is hard to come by these days. I have several styles to chose from as well, so that just adds to the frustration.

Oh, I modified the picture in the above link by adding some words to it. Here is the new one:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/erik/writhen-wallpaper.jpg

And this one works to. Wink

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 6:53 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Erik D. Schmid wrote:
Russ,

I have plenty of information on gauntlets. What I need is the time to be able to sit down and make a pair. That is something that is hard to come by these days. I have several styles to chose from as well, so that just adds to the frustration.

Oh, I modified the picture in the above link by adding some words to it. Here is the new one:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/erik/writhen-wallpaper.jpg

And this one works to. Wink


Sigh now I have a hard decision... put this wallpaper up or leave Bill Grandy's custom rapier on my desktop... maybe I'll alternate weeks...

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 8:49 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Ah yes, Bill's rapier... I remember seeing it when it was being created. A very fine piece to say the least.

What you could do is have them alternate on a continual basis.

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 12:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wonderful looking piece, Erik .... Congratulations !
(I really like your photo, too .... nice job !)

The folks at A&A are fine craftsmen, indeed !

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 2:44 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Congratulations, Erik. That is a beautiful piece, and your photograph presents it very well. And, thanks for the wallpaper.
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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 2:57 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Erik,
Congrats on your VERY beautiful piece there. It makes some of us green with envy!!!! I'm definately
using it as a wallpaper on my desktop. It'll give me something to aspire to as far as purchasing a
rapier from A & A AND also to practice my rapier technics more often so I can handle something
like this.

Big Grin

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 6:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I got to see one of these a year ago, and I was completely floored. I'd never cared much for the design when I saw pictures, but when I saw it in person it LEAPT up to my "must own" list. It's a fantastic piece of work.

Erik, I must say, that's a beautiful picture of it as well!

Russ Ellis wrote:
Sigh now I have a hard decision... put this wallpaper up or leave Bill Grandy's custom rapier on my desktop... maybe I'll alternate weeks...


Heh... you probably wouldn't like to see how I treat that one... it's a blunt for drilling and teaching, and well, it's not so pretty as it once was... still gorgeous, but it might make some people cringe. Eek! Happy
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Heh... you probably wouldn't like to see how I treat that one... it's a blunt for drilling and teaching, and well, it's not so pretty as it once was... still gorgeous, but it might make some people cringe. Eek! Happy



Hey guys!!! Don't listen to Bill G. It's SO gorgeous you've gotta pause to look at it even though he's coming at you with it! Eek!

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PostPosted: Fri 26 Aug, 2005 7:30 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Greetings Erik D. Schmid, I own two of their "simplier" pieces. Their Shifford Viking sword and Danish axe. While not being "fancy", both are pure function and pure pleasure to handle. I have also owned their Highland Claymore and Irish Ringhilt sword. I have to agree they do phenomenal work and are true treasures to own. To add to their credit. they have been around for quite awhile and are excellent folks to deal with. Sincerely, Patrick Fitzmatin
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