My friend wants a custom sabre - help!

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A friend of mine is an avid collector, mainly of balisongs and OTFs, but he also has a few khukuris and the like. Now he's got it in his mind that he wants to pick up a sabre, and was looking at the Cold Steel version of one. He doesn't go on forums much at all, but I figured I'd check with you guys if you have any knowledge of anyone doing custom swords of this type before he goes ahead and buys the Cold Steel sabre.

I have no idea who to turn to when it comes to custom swords, or if there are any on the forums that are taking orders. Anyhoo, any info is mucho appreciated :)

Thanks
 
Hanwei do a line in sabres.
But originals can often be picked up for a similar price.
Therion arms is a good place to start
 
you could check Kult of Athena. I've heard the cold steel versions aren't to bad for the price point
 
Third person suggestion can be tough, as there is really no mention of budget or purpose. Then you have whether any historical values are required.

If the third person is in Sweden, Cold Steel products, along with other productions are going to be pricy. Customs will end up pricer but if the buyer is in Europe, one could look at some of the smiths on that side of the Atlantic.

There is Lutel Handicraft
www.lutel-handicraft.com/

There is Nielo
http://www.nielo-sword.com/inpage/about-us/

If there is not something there that suits as a pattern, sincere communication with both might yield just what one wants. Those are just two examples of Czech sources that tend to run economically sound.

In the UK, there is Paul MacDonald
www.macdonaldarms.com/armoury/

Again just an example, one could toss in Raven to the mix for the UK and even Armour Class
www.raven-armoury.co.uk/
www.armourclass.co.uk/

Again, communication is paramount for custom work so as not to be dissapointed.

In America, three or four come to mind at the high end sabre field

John Lundemo, who may in time be taking orders again
www.odinblades.com/

Peter Swarz and Matthew Parkinson have done some dandy blades together but haven't heard much lately from either. Matthew's Falling Hammer page seems to be down
www.dragonsbreathforge.com/peter.html

Kevin Cashen Matherton Forge
www.cashenblades.com/

Tony Swatton
www.swordandstone.com/

These off the top of my head, there are more like Baltimore Knife&Sword, with too many different page sites to count. Try Facebook www.facebook.com/baltimoreknife
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If the buyer is "over there" the military swords of several centuries are not hard to find and might suit if for less than strenuous use. As mentioned, without more particulars about expectation/interest, budget and purpose; there is a fairly wide range of possibility and the buyer could be spending some time narrowing their own particulars to help others help them.

Most of my own sabres posted in this thread but I have yet another in the past months
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/914387-Some-Sabres-Sabers

This one recently acquired with a Woolley & Deakin marked blade from the early 1800s.
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So it's really what one wants. I first bought a reproduction for cutting but then bought a dedicated period sword for cutting mats and what not. I have cut with most odf my fairly sound antiques that have a sharpened edge but it is more the history and furthing research that draws me to many.

There is also opportunity like the Valiant Arms warder designed by John Lundemo
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/warder-sword.html


So historical or fantasy? Mayhem or moderation? Deep or shallow pockets? Asian or Western? kAtana are sabres too ;)

I spent a couple of years looking at swords before I even narrowed my own search for a first reproduction. Many probably just want to dive in but any should spend some time thinking it out a bit.

Cheers

GC
 
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Wow. Thank you so much for that very comprehensive post! The reason I gave very few details is because I myself didn't get many. My friend basically said he wants something that is aesthetically pleasing, but not something he'd be afraid to use(don't ask me what he's planning on using it on...)

However, I think I have more than enough to go on. If he ends up owning a sabre of note, I'll be sure to update the thread with juicy pictures :)
 
get a Condor Saber, beat the heck out of it, and find out if he really likes the style... for under 50 bucks delivered, it's a cheap way to get one that he can seriously abuse without feeling bad about it

Knife Center is having a 10% off sale this weekend, and i'm thinking about picking one up myself.

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BePrepared said:
get a Condor Saber, beat the heck out of it, and find out if he really likes the style... for under 50 bucks delivered, it's a cheap way to get one that he can seriously abuse without feeling bad about it

Knife Center is having a 10% off sale this weekend, and i'm thinking about picking one up myself.

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Do let us know how those chopping up cinder blocks tests go. Or have you already posted of your doing so?

The Condor has always looked like fun but there is a lot more that can be bought at that price point that could be more than useful. Say, a tank of gas ;) Could a Condor lead to more fruitful acquisitions? More than likely but any might consider how their future may lead them beyond kewlness of fun. Twice than can find a period m1902 American officer sword. Three or four times that a more than functional beater military falchion or other military machete.fascine hEck, the Argentine bolos are still out there for short bucks.

If the Condor is going abroad, fifty bucks is just a start to the cost.

Cheers

GC
 
I couldn't bring myself to do it. The kukri was just too perfect, and i was afraid i'd hurt it's feelings.

I didn't realize it might be shipping internationally... that's a very different picture.
 
The Condor is really a "sable"-pattern machete intended for grasses and other lush vegetative targets. It has a sabre-like handle for both protecting the hand from scrapes and thorns (practical) and for the fun factor (frivolous) and while it would seriously ruin someone's day to get hit with it I wouldn't consider it a true sword in the slightest. I have one and love it, but it's not a "real" sword. It's a sword-themed machete. Handles a lot like a modern fencing sabre, though.
 
Hello, im her friend, and after some nagging i decided to get a account here and start to troll abit:cool:.

Anyway i decided to get the Cold Steel U.S. 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber (pics will be uploaded when it arrive dont worry!)
 
Virre87 said:
Hello, im her friend, and after some nagging i decided to get a account here and start to troll abit:cool:.

Anyway i decided to get the Cold Steel U.S. 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber (pics will be uploaded when it arrive dont worry!)
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I'd love to know how it handles, I have an actual 1862 saber and it's a bit awkward for me. (To be fair I've never thoroughly trained a style that uses such swords.)
 
along with all the suggestions so far, i just wanted to point you in the direction of John Lundemo's "semi-custom" line of swords under the Longship Armory banner. Great swords, from great people. If your friend is truly looking for a custom, then there are a couple other makers of note as well.

Jeffrey Robinson
www.Fableblades.com
and windlass steelcrafts has a "build your own" feature on their site that allows you to choose your own furniture, wraps, scabbard etc. Not true customs, but neither is the price.
 
and windlass steelcrafts has a "build your own" feature on their site that allows you to choose your own furniture, wraps, scabbard etc. Not true customs, but neither is the price.
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There are no sabre options at this time for the Museum Replicas "build your own" page.

Cheers

GC
 
kaosblakblade said:
along with all the suggestions so far, i just wanted to point you in the direction of John Lundemo's "semi-custom" line of swords under the Longship Armory banner. Great swords, from great people. If your friend is truly looking for a custom, then there are a couple other makers of note as well.

Jeffrey Robinson
www.Fableblades.com
and windlass steelcrafts has a "build your own" feature on their site that allows you to choose your own furniture, wraps, scabbard etc. Not true customs, but neither is the price.
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has anyone here bought from longship yet?
 
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