Here is what I know about. I'm keen to hear from anyone who has experience with these items, or for you to add addtional items to this thread:
Windrose sparring helmet (stainless steel)
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index ... cts_id=668
Windrose Fiore sparring helmet (mild steel)
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index ... cts_id=561
As above, but in stainless steel
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index ... cts_id=641
That Guy's Products sparring masks (stainless steel)
http://www.thatguysproducts.com/masks.html
Darkwood Armory Longsword trainer helmet (stainless steel)
http://www.darkwoodarmory.com/index.php ... cts_id=314
Zen Warrior Armory rapier sparring helmet (stainless steel)
http://www.zenwarriorarmory.com/catalog ... egory%3D43
Steel Mastery Fencing helmet
http://steel-mastery.com/en/plate-armou ... ing-helmet
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Custom Sword Smiths
Ben Potter is a creative sword smith who's passion for turns swords into individual works of art. He has two websites for custom swords:
Privateer Armory
Cedarlore Forge
Custom Sword Smiths with good reputation are:
Kevin Cashen,
Michael "Tinker" Pearce,
Al Massey,
John Lundemo, (http://www.odinblades.com/)
Craig from Arms and Armor...
I'm probably missing a few here too.
The big question is what do you want it for, and how much are you ready to spend? For example, if you're looking for a WMA sword that can withstand a nuclear blast but still remain balanced, I'd suggest Jean-Philippe Henry of the Heimrick Armeor, where you can get a decent WMA sword for about $250-300. If you're looking for a historically accurate cutter, you're probably looking at around $1000 plus; a less expensive option may be to take a Gus Trim or Albion blade and have Christian Fletcher make a custom hilt for you, but you're still looking at upwards of $800 and up once it's all said and done.
For medieval/fantasy style swords - Brendon Olszowy from Fable Blades is easily one of the most skilled and yet affordably priced modern day sword artisans around who takes pride in his work.
Privateer Armory
Cedarlore Forge
Custom Sword Smiths with good reputation are:
Kevin Cashen,
Michael "Tinker" Pearce,
Al Massey,
John Lundemo, (http://www.odinblades.com/)
Craig from Arms and Armor...
I'm probably missing a few here too.
The big question is what do you want it for, and how much are you ready to spend? For example, if you're looking for a WMA sword that can withstand a nuclear blast but still remain balanced, I'd suggest Jean-Philippe Henry of the Heimrick Armeor, where you can get a decent WMA sword for about $250-300. If you're looking for a historically accurate cutter, you're probably looking at around $1000 plus; a less expensive option may be to take a Gus Trim or Albion blade and have Christian Fletcher make a custom hilt for you, but you're still looking at upwards of $800 and up once it's all said and done.
For medieval/fantasy style swords - Brendon Olszowy from Fable Blades is easily one of the most skilled and yet affordably priced modern day sword artisans around who takes pride in his work.
Custom Handforged Oakeshott Type XVIIIb
Hand forged by Cedarlore Forge
This beautiful custom sword is called DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra.
DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra, literally meaning "the Red River Guardian" in ancient Gaelic, was forged & crafted by David DelaGardelle out of 1075 high carbon steel, figured bloodwood, and mild steel hilt components.
The sword was commissioned by its owner to represent the rich cultural heritage of his family lineage, while looking forward to the future as a celebration of 25 years of marriage to his wife. The owners last name being "Rushing" literally refers to Rush reeds aka "cat tails" that grow by ponds or streams. So the grip is carved with swirling water motif's and reeds sprouting up amongst them.
The scabbard includes knotwork patterns based off of the owner and his wife's wedding bands, and in between show the intertwining sun and moon.
Finally last on the scabbard you see the ever growing Tree of truth & life or the family tree.
In the blade you read two French sayings engraved on either side.
One side reads "One God" and the other reads: "One Faith"
A sword meant to be historically grounded in its execution but completely unique and organic in its aesthetic feel.
Stats:
Steel: 1075
Guard & Pommel: Mild Steel
Wood: Bloodwood
OAL: exactly 4 feet.
Blade Length: 36 1/2"
Blade Width: 1 1/2"
Grip Length: 9 1/2"
Guard width: 8 1/2"
This beautiful custom sword is called DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra.
DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra, literally meaning "the Red River Guardian" in ancient Gaelic, was forged & crafted by David DelaGardelle out of 1075 high carbon steel, figured bloodwood, and mild steel hilt components.
The sword was commissioned by its owner to represent the rich cultural heritage of his family lineage, while looking forward to the future as a celebration of 25 years of marriage to his wife. The owners last name being "Rushing" literally refers to Rush reeds aka "cat tails" that grow by ponds or streams. So the grip is carved with swirling water motif's and reeds sprouting up amongst them.
The scabbard includes knotwork patterns based off of the owner and his wife's wedding bands, and in between show the intertwining sun and moon.
Finally last on the scabbard you see the ever growing Tree of truth & life or the family tree.
In the blade you read two French sayings engraved on either side.
One side reads "One God" and the other reads: "One Faith"
A sword meant to be historically grounded in its execution but completely unique and organic in its aesthetic feel.
Stats:
Steel: 1075
Guard & Pommel: Mild Steel
Wood: Bloodwood
OAL: exactly 4 feet.
Blade Length: 36 1/2"
Blade Width: 1 1/2"
Grip Length: 9 1/2"
Guard width: 8 1/2"
Cinquedea
The cinquedea is a civilian short sword (or long dagger). It was developed in northern Italy and enjoyed a period of popularity during the Italian renaissance of the 15th and early 16th centuries.
The name means "five fingers", and it describes the width of the blade next to the guard. The blade was heavy, about 45 cm (18 in) in length, and tapered to a somewhat rounded point. The grip was simple with a small pommel, and the guard was curved with the concave side toward the point. There were typically several fullers along the wider sides of the blade to lighten the weapon. The wide blade was useful for decorative etching. This weapon was varied in size, being anywhere in size from 10" to 28". It was often carried in place of a knife or larger sword.
The cinquedea was used primarily as a thrusting weapon. It was carried horizontally next to the buttocks so that it could be drawn laterally from the back.
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