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Deleted because I mis-attributed JvR's words to Dante. My apologies to Dante.

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VikingLeather wrote:...We always want to treat our customers like we want to be treated, and we like to be treated very well.

I will point out that none of my orders have contained a Pen or any other kind of Viking swag.

I expect a Bottle of Scottish single malt with the next order.

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would it be bad to point out that there is a sizable group that has existed for a while, that fights live steel, allows thrusting and whose combat conventions closely resemble SCA? The only difference I've seen so far is the power of the blows. The Empire of Adria SCA folks tend to marginalize it be...

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So then I assume the idea is to get fine control anywhere in the upstroke or downstroke?

If so then this design can be used as a striking hammer too?

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Hey as long as novel #2 doesn't take you 10 years to write.... some of us don't have that long.

Will you be doing any signings? If so, where?

Are there E-book options for those who won't shell out $24.95 for a hardcover?

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Hey where's the link for our signed numbered copies?

"Buy my book on amazon..." is kinda weak.

Just sayin'

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So you are only using the piston to power the upstroke then allowing the cam to assist the exhaust cycle?

I thought you were redoing it as a Kinyon style, sorry!

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Hope this helps.

http://larsdatter.com/painted-shields.htm

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Gunther,

Go here. http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=8879

Grimr

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Darnit... the color balence of your camera is a little "off" I thought they were bronze.

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Size? Cost per plaque? What can be customized?

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Here's the skinny on epoxy paint. Its usually sold as Stove paint, Cold Enamel, Marine paint etc also as the paint/sealer used on garage floors. If you go that route check your local Sherwin Williams. Specialty crafts stores like Michaels may also carry it under different names. My personal choice f...

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PrivMsg him... he was online today.

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WHAT AN AWESOME HORN!

Love the Enamel but recommend epoxy based paint so it will stand the test of time.

This technique applied to a black horn would be all sorts of awesomesauce.

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Not meaning to resurrect a thread BUT Folks need to know what happened. I was lucky enough to win the corazinna made by Somedudeinutah (You need a better archive name BTW Mr. Armourcake) Anyway, wires got crossed I contacted him a week after to see if there was a tracking # and it turns out an attac...

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I have to say that I find it strange that this accumulated another 70 page views since I stuck a fork in it.

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Look closer it's not just the width of the eyeslot.... The centerline of the helmet bowl and the centerline of the visor do not match...

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Hmmm 350 or so page views and still haven't filled the slot.

That tells me I need to withdraw the commission slot and use the time to make an auction blade.

Dealer's choice it shall be. Commission slot withdrawn.

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I agree with Jamie to a point. If you can't determine the quality of the steel it's best not to make a knife from it. Where I do disagree is that all RR knives are bad and the steel inferior. After all, many very well performing, Japanese blades were and are made from steel that has no better perfor...

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I'd like to pin down the details a lot better but a rough ballpark for one in 5160 or 10 series steel, c. 30" blade with proper cross section, open hilt with forged steel guard & wood grips...

About $700

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Vermillion I understand. She who must be obeyed. Cause like a wise man once told me... If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. It may bear mentioning that more often than not. The purse strings loosen when M'Lady gets a piece of sharp art of her own first. I've a soft spot for Katzbalgers. They ar...

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NT? I am confused...

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Your work is always breathtaking Ruthardus. I hope to get one of your helmets next since I trashcanned my plans for a 15th century kit.

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In short.... beware of the "cast" or "puddled" iron... it has a very coarse grain and is completely unsuitable.

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I'm sending you a bill for the 1/2 roll of paper towels to clean up the drool.

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This is what I have been waiting for I'm interested in the Ginormihorn. I have one that I've toted around for years and has been nicknamed "Hornicopia - The Horn of plenty" that holds about a standard gallon and is really twisty. Sad thing though is that it is thin enough that dremel carving would b...

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The old hands used to use Micarta but like G-10 it can and will wear. Some guys even use the super high temp glass... The idea is that it practically eliminates the "Slap & Pop" from the belt seam when you use the platen for flat grinding. If you plan on using the platen for general grinding then fo...

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Sounds like I should explain for benefit of Jamie & Thaddeus ... The reason I want a rubber treaded drive wheel is simple. As any grinder ages, it will need periodic "tune ups". Belt tracking will wander some over time. This is partially controlled by a "crowned" wheel. It doesn't take much, just a ...

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I'm very inclined to agree with Count Johnathan based on this... heaume [həʊm] n (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (in the 12th and 13th centuries) a large helmet reaching and supported by the shoulders [from Old French helme; see helmet] helm2 n (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Fi...

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This one?

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=140649&p=2103159&hi ... s#p2103159

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Jester, Since you ask I am going to give you my opinion. I don't think anything but wrought iron is analogous to wrought iron. Steel doesn't work the same, doesn't weld at the same temperature, doesn't look like wrought iron. You will loose carbon in the fire, not add it unless you are carbon packin...

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Lucian, The one thing I wasn't able to gather was if you wanted a polished, sharp, ready to mount blade or if you wanted one completed with a plain wood or bone handle. So as I understand, you wanted a 7-10" blade of the Anglo Saxon type, 1084 or 5160 steel. Unmounted, convex ground & heat treated, ...

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