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Angus Trim
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 Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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That's a nice sword, particularly the DN version. And maybe next year I could do a special or sale on it........but right now, that fuller could become a time issue that throws everything off.......so not this one.......
swords are fun
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Angus Trim
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Roy Robinson Stewart wrote: | Hello Angus,
I would very much like to take advantage of your offer and sign up for a pair of swords (or one if there is a per person limit) and will happily go along with the consensus regarding pommels and models, the 1520 and 1566 would be great.
I am in New Zealand, hopefully the offer extends to the Southern hemisphere !
Regards,
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Well, shipping might be a challenge. USPS probably wouldn't accept the package with both swords, and it would be iffy with one or the other......
Would have to use a private courier, like maybe FedEx, and that's a bit pricier on the shipping. Other than that caveat, have no problem shipping to Oz or New Zealand........
swords are fun
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Angus Trim
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Jason Elrod wrote: | | Count me in on a 1403 if it goes on sale. That sword is a dream to handle. |
It looks like the 1403 will be in on it.......
swords are fun
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Angus Trim wrote: | | Jason Elrod wrote: | | Count me in on a 1403 if it goes on sale. That sword is a dream to handle. |
It looks like the 1403 will be in on it....... |
Great get back to me so that I can throw some money in your direction and we can make it an official order since it's still at the 99.9% done deal stage.
Oh, USPS works fine with me if it's your usual prefered shipping method. ( Oh, and the Canadian dollar is currently higher than the U.S. dollar ! Much easier to buy U.S. made swords than a few years back when the Canadian dollar was equal to
60 cents U.S.  )
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Angus Trim
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Jared Smith wrote: | Along the lines of "customization", would you consider peened pommel construction as a standard for the special sale run?
P.S. I like the 1506 and its ricasso as well! |
Hi Jared
The permanent assembly was one of those "initiatives" I was going to start early this year, that got derailed in the late winter/ early spring disasters..... Temporarily derailed..........
However, I really don't think I want to go there on this sale..... next year, with the debt gone, the Navy work a distant memory, and a totally reorganized website and communication setup, yeah, that'll be something to do again......
swords are fun
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Jason Elrod
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Angus Trim wrote: | | Jason Elrod wrote: | | Count me in on a 1403 if it goes on sale. That sword is a dream to handle. |
It looks like the 1403 will be in on it....... |
Oh no. My wife isn't going to like this one 
I've been ranting and raving to my wife about that sword since I got to handle it at the 06 Atlanta blade show. I guess it's time to take the plunge.
Are you going to go with the umbrella shaped pommel like in the picture or the round pommel version?
When do you think the sale might go live? Might take me a bit to get the cash together.
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Roy Robinson Stewart
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Angus Trim wrote: | | Roy Robinson Stewart wrote: | Hello Angus,
I would very much like to take advantage of your offer and sign up for a pair of swords (or one if there is a per person limit) and will happily go along with the consensus regarding pommels and models, the 1520 and 1566 would be great.
I am in New Zealand, hopefully the offer extends to the Southern hemisphere !
Regards,
Roy |
Well, shipping might be a challenge. USPS probably wouldn't accept the package with both swords, and it would be iffy with one or the other......
Would have to use a private courier, like maybe FedEx, and that's a bit pricier on the shipping. Other than that caveat, have no problem shipping to Oz or New Zealand........ |
That's excellent thanks, extra shipping costs are just something we have to face down here, getting two at once is a good idea as it's more economical.
I am very keen on a 1403 also, as I like the extra weight and stiffness , plus one of the lighter longswords for my wife
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Wed 17 Oct, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Jason Elrod wrote: | Are you going to go with the umbrella shaped pommel like in the picture or the round pommel version?
When do you think the sale might go live? Might take me a bit to get the cash together. |
Yes I might also prefer the 1403 with the round pommel although the umbrella shaped one wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
( Since I mentioned the 1403 first I hope I have first dibs on one.   )
Seems like a popular choice so far.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Allen Andrews
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 4:45 am Post subject: |
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| Angus Trim wrote: |
Hello David
DN1506
Total length: 48 inches
Blade length: 36.25 inches
Blade width at base: 1.7 inches
weight: 2lbs 10
AT1566
Total length: 48
Blade length 36.25
Blade width 1.75 inches
weight 2lbs 11
AT1520
Total length: a bit over 48 inches
Blade length: nearly 37 inches
Blade width at base: 1.9 inches
weight 2lbs 13
All three longswords have 9 inch handles.......
AT1403
Total length 46 inches
Blade length 35 inches
Blade width at base 2.1 inches
weight 3lbs 8
cog: 2.9 inches from front of cross
Blade thickness at base .36 inches
Sword is a XVa, a very stiff warsword
AT1557
Total length 33 inches
Blade length 27
Blade width at base: 2 inches
weight: 2lbs even |
So is this the final line-up? How many of each model available? When you taking orders?
Just figured if I want to be in on this deal I should pay attention
Also I am having trouble with locating an image of the 1403 (yes I HAVE tried several search funtions, it is quite possible that I am merely search impaired, but I did try). Anybody have an image to post?
Thanks
" 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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Roger Hooper
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| Allen Andrews wrote: |
Also I am having trouble with locating an image of the 1403 (yes I HAVE tried several search funtions, it is quite possible that I am merely search impaired, but I did try). Anybody have an image to post?
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You will find some pictures of the AT1403 here - http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t...ght=at1403 -
It may have a different pommel these days.
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Jason Elrod
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | | Jason Elrod wrote: | Are you going to go with the umbrella shaped pommel like in the picture or the round pommel version?
When do you think the sale might go live? Might take me a bit to get the cash together. |
Yes I might also prefer the 1403 with the round pommel although the umbrella shaped one wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
( Since I mentioned the 1403 first I hope I have first dibs on one. )
Seems like a popular choice so far. |
It does seem like a popular choice doesn't it?! That's funny to me because the last time I talked to gus not too many of those had sold . . . If I remember correctly I think it was only 1 (I'm sure Gus will correct me if I'm wrong).
The AT1403 is one of two swords that I regret not buying on the spot. I can't say enough good things about this sword.
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Jason Elrod
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Gus. Given your multiple websites, which one will have the official sale listed on it?
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Jason Elrod wrote: | It does seem like a popular choice doesn't it?! That's funny to me because the last time I talked to gus not too many of those had sold . . . If I remember correctly I think it was only 1 (I'm sure Gus will correct me if I'm wrong).
The AT1403 is one of two swords that I regret not buying on the spot. I can't say enough good things about this sword. |
It's like little kids: A toy truck in the corner of a room is glanced at occasionally but none of the kids take the extra step to actually play with it until one kid picks it up. Then suddenly all the kids want to play with it as that first kid seems to be having much to much fun. 
Well, Jason, as soon as I'm sure that mine is " official " I'll be hoping you get the next one.
The AT 1403 is on one of Gus's web site under the category of " WARSWORDS " and I kept looking at it once or twice every week but NOT taking the step to buy it.
The sale sort of decided me to suggest it and now a lot of the other " KIDS/COLLECTORS " are waking up to the idea that this is a great sword. I have my Christian Fletcher/AT 1435 and it's also an impressive swords that hasn't sold well for mysterious reasons !? I think that in part it's a marketing problem and the current stagnant web sites with few updates that is contributing to slow sales of what should be the best sellers in my opinion.
This sale should help pay off the equipment dept and Gus will be able to give more attention to his sword business.
Anyway, I will be glad to help by getting this sword.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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George Hill
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Angus, what is your personal opinion on what (in your line) is a longsword vs a warsword?
To abandon your shield is the basest of crimes. - --Tacitus on Germania
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Ed Toton
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | Allen Andrews wrote: |
Also I am having trouble with locating an image of the 1403 (yes I HAVE tried several search funtions, it is quite possible that I am merely search impaired, but I did try). Anybody have an image to post?
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You will find some pictures of the AT1403 here - http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t...ght=at1403 -
It may have a different pommel these days. |
Oooh, with a wheel/disc pommel, that would be real tempting to me.
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Stirling Matheson
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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I'd personally love to see one of the blunt sparring/reenactment blades in the sale... I like to hit my friends.
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Bill Grandy
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| Posted: Thu 18 Oct, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Angus Trim wrote: |
Hello David
DN1506
Total length: 48 inches
Blade length: 36.25 inches
Blade width at base: 1.7 inches
weight: 2lbs 10
AT1566
Total length: 48
Blade length 36.25
Blade width 1.75 inches
weight 2lbs 11
AT1520
Total length: a bit over 48 inches
Blade length: nearly 37 inches
Blade width at base: 1.9 inches
weight 2lbs 13
All three longswords have 9 inch handles.......
AT1403
Total length 46 inches
Blade length 35 inches
Blade width at base 2.1 inches
weight 3lbs 8
cog: 2.9 inches from front of cross
Blade thickness at base .36 inches
Sword is a XVa, a very stiff warsword
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So, of the above two handed swords, which would you recommend as the best tatami cutter? Not that this poor boy is promising to buy anything, mind you! But these days, most of my sharps tend to be of the thrusting variety (XVa types, mostly), and I wouldn't mind having something a little more cut oriented, if I can afford it...
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Chris Boatcallie
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| Posted: Fri 19 Oct, 2007 6:42 am Post subject: |
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I have been hovering around your site waiting for updated prices to buy my first sword from you. I would be highly inclined to buy the 1403 war sword or another long sword if they went on sale. Just let me know if and when you decide to do it for sure.
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Angus Trim
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| Posted: Fri 19 Oct, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: |
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| Jason Elrod wrote: | | Hey Gus. Given your multiple websites, which one will have the official sale listed on it? |
Hi Jason
Its going to happen, but the windstorm and other things have kind of distracted things a bit. Some minor organizing yet, maybe start this weekend or Monday? I'll inform things like minor details here.......
Websites should go down to one, and that one should be "active' early next year. Part of getting this business reorganized......
swords are fun
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Angus Trim
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| Posted: Fri 19 Oct, 2007 9:00 am Post subject: |
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| Bill Grandy wrote: | | Angus Trim wrote: |
Hello David
DN1506
Total length: 48 inches
Blade length: 36.25 inches
Blade width at base: 1.7 inches
weight: 2lbs 10
AT1566
Total length: 48
Blade length 36.25
Blade width 1.75 inches
weight 2lbs 11
AT1520
Total length: a bit over 48 inches
Blade length: nearly 37 inches
Blade width at base: 1.9 inches
weight 2lbs 13
All three longswords have 9 inch handles.......
AT1403
Total length 46 inches
Blade length 35 inches
Blade width at base 2.1 inches
weight 3lbs 8
cog: 2.9 inches from front of cross
Blade thickness at base .36 inches
Sword is a XVa, a very stiff warsword
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So, of the above two handed swords, which would you recommend as the best tatami cutter? Not that this poor boy is promising to buy anything, mind you! But these days, most of my sharps tend to be of the thrusting variety (XVa types, mostly), and I wouldn't mind having something a little more cut oriented, if I can afford it... |
I like all three longswords, in fact could deal with any one of the three in a cutting outing. The 1566 though is more spatulate, and has a "flatter" geometry from the cop to the tip. And yes, it does appear to take less energy to cut with than the other two........
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