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Grimr

Suzerain -- This is exactly the information that I was looking for and needed. Very concise and to the point.

Thank you very much.

Grimr

Greetings

What do you all feel was the most common type of single hand sword in use in northern England circa 1050 A.D.?

Thanks,

Grimr

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Just thought that I would share this one ....... Traditional Japanese Kishu axe custom made for a client. The axe is comprised of 5160 spring tool steel with a walnut handle. The dimensions are 7 7/8" tip to tip, 8 1/2" back to blade, and 50 1/4" from top of socket to bottom of handle. Comes very sh...

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Thank you gentlemen for your input and information. It is greatly appreciated.

Grimr

Greetings

Does anybody have pics/patterns/references for a nice period sheath and hanger system for a norse longseax that they would care to share? Blade is approx. 18"long and handle is approx. 6" long.''

Thank you,

Grimr

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Chuklz wrote:I'd love me an axe!

I wonder if he's willing to reproduce the head? Let the consumer forage their own handles...

Hail Chuklz

Yes, you can have just the head made and you can procure your own handle setup if you wish.

PM if you would like to make arrangements.

Thanks,

Grimr

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Tom B. -- Thank you very much for this information ..... I was apparently misinformed .... I wish that I had seen these pics/diagrams before I did this axe. I am glad to see however that mine is still not far off of the originally original one. I have changed the wording of the previous post to indi...

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Here is a couple of pics of another reproduction of the Sutton Hoo Axe Hammer that I based mine on ....

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Greetings I just thought that I would share with everyone my interpretation and recreation of the historical Sutton Hoo Axe Hammer based upon the archaeological evidence. Took the liberty of using a wooden handle as opposed a full metal handle that the original was mounted on. Mine is comprised of 5...

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Buster -- Thank you for the links. I like how the guy in the first video ends up just giving up trying to penetrate the plate after 60+ hits. :-) Baron Alcyoneus -- Yes, plate armor for non-sca purposes. I have IIIa kevlar but would like to enhance it with plate for rifle fire as well. :-) It seems ...

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Greetings Slightly off topic, but since there are soo many metal workers here I thought I would at least ask .....I was wondering if anybody has any knowledge or experience with AR500 ballistic plate and A46100 ballistic plate? Plus/minus' of each compared to each other? Performance characteristics ...

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Very nice work, Grimr. I think the spiral haft on the center axe is very interesting. Does that affect the handling in any way? Swete, thank you. That particular handle was a one off and does indeed affect the handling of the weapon. It gives it several different "hard hold" combinations where you ...

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A couple more pics up close.

Grimr

Greetings I just thought that I would share some pics of the latest Great Axes offered by Golden Boar Armoury. I was really happy with how they came out and as such just wanted to show them around alittle bit. These have already been handed off to the client but at least I was able to get a few pics...

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Just throwing it out there ... would you be open to armour/weapons trading for this or do you need cash only?

Grimr · Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13 #1 Sold, thank you. Edited above.

#1 Sold, thank you. Edited above.

Grimr · Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13 Number 6 is now sold. Thank you. Edited above.

Number 6 is now sold. Thank you. Edited above.

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Adrian of Rimsholt wrote:What would shipping to 49505 be?

Shipping to your location would be approx. $25.

Grimr

Used this axe in competition recently. It performed wonderfully. I will certainly do business with Grimr again! Hail Filip!! I am glad to hear that you are pleased with the performance of your axe. I look forward to working with you again in the future. :D Thank you for your patronage, Grimr

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One more pic attached of the etching of the Order of the Iren-Hirth Badge on the axe blade.

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Was especially happy how this axe turned out and as such I just thought that I would share it with everyone........attached are the pics. :-) Massive Danish Great Axe by Golden Boar Armoury that was specially commissioned by a client to be presented to a Huscarl of Calontir. HUZZAH Brother!! HUSCARL...

Grimr · Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13 Bump

Grimr · Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13 #3 is now sold. Edited above. Thank you.

#3 is now sold. Edited above. Thank you.

Grimr

Thought that I would share some feedback from customers who bought axes from my previous run: "I just wanted to let you know I received the beautiful axe yesterday and I must say the pictures didn't do I justice. You are an excellent craftsman and you work is amazing." -- Janet E. "I recieved my axe...

Grimr · Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13 #5 is now sold. Thank you. Edited above.

#5 is now sold. Thank you. Edited above.

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Attached you will find a pic of the latest run (1-13-13) of high quality hand forged axes for sale by Golden Boar Armoury. Each axe is comprised of 5160 tool steel mounted on a walnut handle and are very sharp except #1 which has been rebated. Take your pick, each one is only $150 + shipping. PM me ...

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Just received some more feedback ......... :-) "badboy" from here on the Archive purchased axes #1 and #6 in the pics (the two bearded axes) and here is what he had to say about them: I recieved my axes on Friday and they are awesome. They are even better in person than in the pictures if that is po...

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Thought that I would share some feedback in regards to these axes from one of my customers who just receive axe #4 from the pictures: "I just wanted to let you know I received the beautiful axe yesterday and I must say the pictures didn't do I justice. You are an excellent craftsman and you work is ...

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These are all good suggestions gentlemen. Thank you.

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Grimr You gonna have any of these at KK? Hail Syr Halvgrimr!! Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Kris Kinder this year. :sad: However, I don't know for sure but Cilian and Bronwen might be going and I could potentially send one with them if there is one you would like. If so, please let me...

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OK, from left to right, numbers 2,3, and 7 are still available in time for Christmas. Number 2 is a broad axe with a round back that has a rebated edge but can be brought to sharp (made this one at the same time as the other one that was made for Filip for BoTN). Number 3 is my old style broad axe, ...

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Now for some more honesty ....... which also may make some folks cringe ....one of the personal reasons that I took on a recently finished mempo project was that I wanted to develop the skill set to make the faces. In the long run the reason that I wanted to develop the skills to make the faces is t...

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Now for some more honesty ....... which also may make some folks cringe ....one of the personal reasons that I took on this project was that I wanted to develop the skill set to make the faces. In the long run the reason that I wanted to develop the skills to make the faces is that I would really li...

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Thank you gentlemen for being understanding of how this helm and it's situation developed. I also understand the legitimate points that you are making in regards to authenticity of period Japanese helms.

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Re: Northern English Swords circa 1050 A.D.

Northern English Swords circa 1050 A.D.

Re: Traditional Japanese Kishu Axe

Traditional Japanese Kishu Axe

Re: Longseax Sheath/Hanger Construction

Longseax Sheath/Hanger Construction

Re: Golden Boar Armory Review

Re: Sutton Hoo Axe Hammer

Re: Sutton Hoo Axe Hammer

Sutton Hoo Axe Hammer

Re: Metallurgy Question

Metallurgy Question

Re: Danish Great Axe and Varangian Guardsmens' Axes

Re: Danish Great Axe and Varangian Guardsmans' Axes

Danish Great Axe and Varangian Guardsmens' Axes

Re: Off Topic - AR 9mm for sale

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Danish Great Axe

Danish Great Axe

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Newest Axe Run FS 1-15-13

Re: New Axe Run FS

Re: New Axe Run FS

Re: Raising/Sculpting Ethnic Face Plates??

Re: New Axe Run FS

Re: New Axe Run FS

Raising/Sculpting Ethnic Face Plates??

Re: Custom Samurai Helm w/Mempo

Re: Custom Samurai Helm w/Mempo