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Luka Borscak
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| Chris Artman wrote: | That is beautiful. Makes me excited about my project I have going with A&A for over 4 years now...
Congrats on a seriously accurate and detailed beauty. |
I remember reading a few days ago on SBG forum that one guy was visiting A&A workshop and saw a half finished two hander. Might that be your project? Just curious. 
Roger, that is seriously beautiful sword... Lately I found a new appreciation for hand and a half XIX blades and this one is a great example...
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Roger Hooper
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Luka, I don't know for sure, but I think that two-hander was a different sword.
Here is another photo taken by Craig Johnson showing the full length with the extended fuller. I think it gives a better view of the sword in its full glory.
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Robin Smith
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| Posted: Mon 03 Dec, 2012 10:25 am Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | Luka, I don't know for sure, but I think that two-hander was a different sword.
Here is another photo taken by Craig Johnson showing the full length with the extended fuller. I think it gives a better view of the sword in its full glory. |
Definitely a much better picture! Captures the character of the sword better... Very nice
A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domine
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Luka Borscak
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| Posted: Mon 03 Dec, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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Actually, I was thinking about Chris Artman's project he mentioned. 
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Julien M
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Magnificent!
I've seen this sword up close many times. A&A definitely has a way with such hilts!
One of a kind really.
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Mark T
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Fantastic stuff by A&A as always. Spending a couple of days there recently with Craig and the crew gave me a much better sense of the passion they all bring to their work, as well as their dedication when working with clients.
Roger, do you know if Josh had a hand in this one's creation?
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Schallern sind sehr sexy!
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Roger Hooper
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| Posted: Sat 08 Dec, 2012 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Mark T wrote: | | Roger, do you know if Josh had a hand in this one's creation? |
Sorry, I don't know. I'll ask Craig Johnson
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Nathan Robinson
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Sat 08 Dec, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | Every time this topic gets bumped to the top I get a tinge of envy. Where's my Christmas present? |
Well here is another " BUMP " to give you more goose bumps. ( Pun INTENDED, But sorry no present.   )
I really appreciate A&A complex hilts since I got the Dresden Rapier a few months back.
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Benjamin Floyd II
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That's a very beautiful sword, but is the fuller not as wide as the original? It also seems like the bevel doesn't reach the fuller like the original. I can't tell if that's just the pics or what have you. Regardless, it looks very nice.
Krieg School of Historical Swordsmanship
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Nathan Robinson
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| Posted: Sun 09 Dec, 2012 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| Benjamin Floyd II wrote: | | That's a very beautiful sword, but is the fuller not as wide as the original? It also seems like the bevel doesn't reach the fuller like the original. I can't tell if that's just the pics or what have you. Regardless, it looks very nice. |
Please have a look at the text in the original posts of this topic. The new sword is only inspired by the antique. There are many differences. The proportions and size of the two swords are vastly different from one another.
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Antonio Ganarini
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| Posted: Mon 10 Dec, 2012 12:58 am Post subject: Re: Arms and Armor Custom German Bastard Sword |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | The fullers bear the inscription, "Signor". I don’t know the significance of the word – perhaps the owner’s name for the sword? – “Don’t mess with Signor!” |
Wonderful sword, really!!! 
In Italian "Signor" means simply "Mr.", but in my own Italian dialect (like in many other northern dialects) it means more specifically "Lord", speaking of someone's wealth, or "God".
e.g.: "L'è 'n signor" ("Lui è un signore" in official Italian) means plus or less: "He is a wealthy man", while "Signor aìdeme!" ("Aiutami Signore!") means: "Help me God!".
Ciao a tutti!
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Nathan Robinson
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| Posted: Mon 10 Dec, 2012 1:17 am Post subject: Re: Arms and Armor Custom German Bastard Sword |
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| Antonio Ganarini wrote: | | Roger Hooper wrote: | | The fullers bear the inscription, "Signor". I don’t know the significance of the word – perhaps the owner’s name for the sword? – “Don’t mess with Signor!” |
Wonderful sword, really!!!
In Italian "Signor" means simply "Mr.", but in my own Italian dialect (like in many other northern dialects) it means more specifically "Lord", speaking of someone's wealth, or "God".
e.g.: "L'è 'n signor" ("Lui è un signore" in official Italian) means plus or less: "He is a wealthy man", while "Signor aìdeme!" ("Aiutami Signore!") means: "Help me God!". |
Thank you!
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Craig Johnson
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Morning Everyone,
I have been meaning to add to this thread for days but have been so busy its the first chance I have had.
The grip does have a leather thong as the riser under the grip covering. This allows us to get the dimension we are after and shape it to get the cross section needed.
This sword turned out really well I think and is particularly handy in the actions of the Lichtenauer style of sword use.
I have attached a picture below comparing the original to Rogers version so people can see where the dimensional differences occured to turn this light side sword/rapier into a bastard sword.
The dimensions we structured the sword to where with in the specs envelope Roger provided and adjusting to the blade needs and structure of a bastard sword.
Best
Craig
SIde by Side of original b/w and the Hooper reproduction.
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Russ Ellis
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Roger Hooper
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Here are a few more pictures showing the scabbard. It's a temptation to either pass on one of these or just to get a simple leather sheath, but I always regret it when I don't get a decent, wood core scabbard for a first class sword.
The sword is on its way to me now. When it arrives, I'll let you know how it looks and feels.
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Chris Artman
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| Posted: Wed 19 Dec, 2012 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Luka Borscak wrote: | | Chris Artman wrote: | That is beautiful. Makes me excited about my project I have going with A&A for over 4 years now...
Congrats on a seriously accurate and detailed beauty. |
I remember reading a few days ago on SBG forum that one guy was visiting A&A workshop and saw a half finished two hander. Might that be your project? Just curious. . |
Probably... It has been a 4 year work in progress so far... expectations are very high :-) I'm looking for a sculptured 3D masterpiece when complete. Very excited as it will be my heirloom piece.
Roger's sword is outstanding!!
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Chris Artman
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| Posted: Wed 19 Dec, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | Here are a few more pictures showing the scabbard. It's a temptation to either pass on one of these or just to get a simple leather sheath, but I always regret it when I don't get a decent, wood core scabbard for a first class sword.
The sword is on its way to me now. When it arrives, I'll let you know how it looks and feels. |
It would be hard to NOT go all out on a scabbard for that beauty.
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Roger Hooper
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The sworsd was delivered today.
You've heard the old saying, The pictures don't do it justice. That certainly applies here. It is splendid, wonderful, beautiful - all those things.
At 4 lbs., it's no lightweight, but feels about a pound lighter. It is a sweet handling sword, graceful in its movements. It goes where you want and easily stops when and where you want it to. It can be used with just one hand if you wish, but like almost all bastard swords, is much better with two. A lot of this is surely due to the distal taper on the blade. See the dimensions earlier in this thread. It starts at .250 inches, thicker that most blades, and thins out from there in a linear fashion.
I am very happy with how this project turned out. Arms and Armor really know how to make a sword, and are at the top of this world.
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Nathan Robinson
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This is a standard topic