Ashokan challenge sword

Cool. I'll start saving, grinding, and praying, and hopefully me and my bronze sword will make it. I guess I should google this for more info.
 
Hmmmm....here's what I want to do...at least, here's the start :)

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Well, as long as work doesn't get in the way it looks like I may be able to make it this year. :D

Now I need to decide what I'm doing for a sword. I'm fighting between two types and I don't know which is going to win out. Once I pick a type it's time to start designing...

Can somebody point me to the registration info for this year? I know the campus has changed hands since I was there last.

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TekSec said:
Hmmmm....here's what I want to do...at least, here's the start :)

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Erik, great design, very cutlass-y. I would however add some taper to that tang width wise, a sharp shoulder like that (no not the corners, I know they will be radiused) and a sudden cut back to the tang might be some strength issues.



I'M IN, how could I not be :D? 4 Months, should be just enough time to finish something......:o
 
Sam Salvati said:
Erik, great design, very cutlass-y. I would however add some taper to that tang width wise, a sharp shoulder like that (no not the corners, I know they will be radiused) and a sudden cut back to the tang might be some strength issues.



I'M IN, how could I not be :D? 4 Months, should be just enough time to finish something......:o
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Thanks, Sam! I actually changed it a little after I posted, added some beef to the tang, lessened the guard shoulders and radiused the corners. I will add some taper as you said. Now, back to the challenge!
 
That type is referred to as a "rat tail" in the sword community.

OH MAN I AM SO GIDDY THIS IS GONNA BE FUN!
 
So, who can give me info on how to register for Ashokan this year? Anybody? Bueller? Bueller?

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deker said:
So, who can give me info on how to register for Ashokan this year? Anybody? Bueller? Bueller?

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Just wait and Kevin will most likely post the info when its available. Or you can shoot him an email.

Sorry if I sounded short in the above original post. Tim Zowada and Kevin put it together. I bet they dont even have all the details down yet.
In the past Kevin has posted the info when he had it. I certainly hope I can go again this year it was a blast last year.

you can bet your sweet bippies I will be making a sword:) This is a contest I dont mind losing considering the compitition.
 
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I bet it wouldn't be hard to get a group shot in Blade if we had 10-20 fine swords there.......Right Tim?
Stacy
 
bladsmth said:
I bet it wouldn't be hard to get a group shot in Blade if we had 10-20 fine swords there.......Right Tim?
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hay, stacy if someone like me was to fly there for this where would be the best airport to head to. I would really really like to go to this. plus it would be fun meeting everyone i know on here.
 
Stuart international airport would be the best JT, drop down and off interstate 84 through new paltz/rock ridge and bam right there.
 
Thanks Sam, I was wracking my brain trying to remember, I flown into Stuart half a dozen times.
JT that would be the best one.
Del
 
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