Another review for Stefhan! - With Pic!

Eyvandr · Post by **Eyvandr** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:57 pm

So when I got home today on my porch was a box containing some new sword hardware from Stefhan. I have to say that even after handling his products at Estrella, I was even more astonished by what he sent me then what he showed me in February.

He has been a true pleasure to deal with, and I look forward to purchasing more of his products in the future. I will post some photos of the new toy once its finished.

Stefhan · Post by **Stefhan** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:56 am

Eyvandr,
Thanks! I look forward to seeing the photos when you get them on the stick.
Stefhan

Eyvandr · Post by **Eyvandr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:08 pm

Thought you would enjoy a photo of the handle setup... :twisted:

I cant get the pic to show at this time... so here is a link to it:

http://www.westernspartans.com/gallery2 ... temId=4373

Randy W · Post by **Randy W** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:16 pm

very very nice, that grip looks fantastic

DietrichUhl · Post by **DietrichUhl** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:34 pm

Eyvandr wrote:Thought you would enjoy a photo of the handle setup...

I cant get the pic to show at this time... so here is a link to it:

http://www.westernspartans.com/gallery2 ... temId=4373

Okay how do you do that grip cover?
-D

Eyvandr · Post by **Eyvandr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:40 pm

Very carefully... its woven leather and then stitched up the back. It took me 3 times to get it right... and I still am not 100% sure I like it. But its on there and it looks pretty good. My next ones will be better.

InsaneIrish · Post by **InsaneIrish** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:47 pm

That is so sweet.

Hey Stefan. Can you make a set of those with a 1.25" I.D. ? I really like them, but I only use 1.25" shaved rattan.

Eyvandr · Post by **Eyvandr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:55 pm

They are 1.25" ID

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:55 pm

Why does a Spartan need a Katzbalger?
I say send it over to me. It's closer to my period :wink:

That grip looks freakin cool man... freakin cool!

Eyvandr · Post by **Eyvandr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:31 pm

Well in this case its because its to be a gift for Ritter Brion of Bellatrix.

But one will go oh so well with the rest of the harness I am building around one of Whitebat's burgonets.

Stefhan · Post by **Stefhan** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:40 am

Eyvandr,
That looks freaking great! Nice work work on the leather. Thank you for posting that. May I use the photo on my web sight later when it is up along with Dietrichs (ok with you as well?) I will list credit as to whos work is what.
InsaneIrish,
I can have the set for you next week no problem.....drop me a line at gmail
Thanks!
Stefhan

Zweihammer · Post by **Zweihammer** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:48 am

Damn, that is sweet, Eyvandr! Not quite a straight across trade for what you received. But a fantastic thank you to Ritter Brion! If you haven't done so already, you should post pics of your other seax as well, if you want to incite more froth.

Stefan, you have done a great job filling a need, a much requested, long ignored niche. They look great, I wish you the best!

Eyvandr · Post by **Eyvandr** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:24 am

Very true that it was not an consolation for the new Sword of State for the Principality of the Mists, but when you get two Laural MASTER Craftsmen to help ya with a project there are few things that will ever stack up. When you have Fionn and Ugo knock out a project... Amazing things are going to happen.

I will get some photos up of the Seax. I gave it away already to Duke Thorfinn when they made him a Hero of the West and I didn't take any pic's of it first. I have 2 more handles just like the one on that seax that I need to do up.

Stefhan I could use two more sets of those. I did have a question though. How hard would it be to change the design on those from 1.25" round to a 1.25" long and maybe like 1" wide oval for the pommel receiver? Or even take the pommel down to a 1" receiver. That would be fantastic if you could arrange that.

Stefhan · Post by **Stefhan** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:55 pm

Eyvandr,
Replyed on the gmail.......
Thanks
Stefhan

Stefhan · Post by **Stefhan** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:54 pm

Eyvandr and Irish,
Sent you guys a gmail as well but I thought you would like to see these here as well.
Smaller socket size on the pommels. Also a first attempt that turned out halfway ok of katz hilts with an oval shape to the entire pommel.
These are held for you......
Stefhan!

Eirikr the Eager · Post by **Eirikr the Eager** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:12 am

And just in case you haven't heard enough good words about Stefhan and his work...

Hilts - Excellent craftsmanship, strong & durable. Look great.

Comms - constant, polite & effective. The hilts arrived (International to Australia) as promised.

All in alll, if I have to buy again, I know where I'll be going.

DietrichUhl · Post by **DietrichUhl** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:16 am

Stefhan wrote:Eyvandr and Irish,
Sent you guys a gmail as well but I thought you would like to see these here as well.
Smaller socket size on the pommels. Also a first attempt that turned out halfway ok of katz hilts with an oval shape to the entire pommel.
These are held for you......
Stefhan!

Yep the more he posts the more I realize I'm going to end up the a collection of his work.

:lol:

-D