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Post by drocknut on Apr 1, 2010 19:11:49 GMT -5
That is absolutely amazingly beautiful. You are certainly a master craftsman. I'll bet one of the magazines like Lapidary Journal would love to put that on the front cover (something to think about).
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Post by NatureNut on Apr 1, 2010 19:15:51 GMT -5
Good one Ken. ;D
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 1, 2010 21:20:42 GMT -5
AWSOME !!!!!
amazing craftsmanship !!
thanks for taking us along in your work .
---paul
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Post by spokanetim on Apr 1, 2010 22:50:08 GMT -5
True artesianship, a rarity in a world of mass production. Fantastic work and thanks for taking us along for the ride.
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Post by renterdan on Apr 2, 2010 0:02:49 GMT -5
Adrian,
Absolutely stunning! The craftsmanship is incredible!
Thanks so much for sharing your art!
Dan.
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Post by Woodyrock on Apr 2, 2010 1:18:54 GMT -5
Adrian:
First, I do believe that you have just created a family heirloom. Next, as some hints from above, I think you should enter your sword, and its creation for the Craftsmnan of the month in The Rock and Gem magazine. Once there, it should also take the craftsman of the year award. Has my votes for sure.
Woody
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Post by connrock on Apr 2, 2010 8:08:06 GMT -5
Well Adrian you got me with the rope!
I thought to myself,,,,,what a disappointment after all of that hard work! to make such a common handle!
After working with stainless steel myself,at home,with nothing but common tools and trying to accomplish what seems almost hopeless and impossible at times,I know exactly what you have accomplished!
What most people don't see in your photos are the trials,errors and frustrations that you went through in making this beautiful sword. One thing that they can not experience is the feeling you had when you finally mastered the impossible,step by step,,,,,,thinking,,,,, and planning and that feeling of AHA,,,,I've got it!!!!!
I can feel in my heart what you feel every time you hold that sword in your hand beaming with pride and accomplishment and,,,,,thinking,,,,What will I do next? What will I make that is another thing of beauty that will test my patience and ability but most of all give me that feeling in my heart again?
I can't wait to see what your next creation will be and I know it will be done to perfection!
Thank you so much for sharing your ability,craftsmanship and artistry with all of us!
BRAVO!!
connrock
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Apr 2, 2010 10:13:05 GMT -5
Such awesome talent!  That is absolutely beautiful! Donnie |
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Post by NDK on Apr 2, 2010 20:54:47 GMT -5
Simply amazing Adrian! Thank you so much for sharing the journey while cereating this fine piece.
Nate
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Post by Toad on Apr 3, 2010 7:16:42 GMT -5
Awesome. Now go dress up in some chain mail and hang out around some of those "Drunk Crossing" signs and scare some alcolholic Romanians. Fantastic!
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Post by wyobrian on Apr 3, 2010 9:06:48 GMT -5
WOW Adrian that is "FANTASTIC"
Brian
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Post by darrad on Apr 3, 2010 11:19:31 GMT -5
April fool indeed! My heart skipped a beat when I saw the rope. I was certainly a fool to beleive you would do that after putting so much time, effort and yourself into that masterpiece. I am in awe of your abilities.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 3, 2010 11:21:35 GMT -5
Thank you very much everyone, friends! Yes, sending an article for a rock magazine is a great idea and I think I'll do that.
Tom - connrock, your words show the fact you've been there. In fact, if you would't live so far from me I would suspect you have somehow had watching me ;D Thank you for your advices, for sharing your work and for letting me know that somewhere far away there is someone who thinks and acts so much like me.
Adrian
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Post by beefjello on Apr 3, 2010 11:31:43 GMT -5
This is by far the most incredible thing I've ever seen here!!! I'm in awe of your talents sir.
Fantastic!
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Post by mc2 on Apr 3, 2010 14:44:36 GMT -5
That is a work of art worthy of any king's hand!! Not to mention you really are a contender for craftsman of the YEAR!!!!
Great job! I love it.
Mike
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 5, 2010 20:17:30 GMT -5
Wow Adrian. In past times swords were weapons but also sometimes, the artistry incorporated into their creation, allowed them to make the transition into works of art. You've definitely achieved that level of workmanship. That is a beautiful piece of wicked awesome weaponry!!!!....Mel
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 15, 2010 9:30:27 GMT -5
Adrian, what a fantastic job you did on this. I can't imagine how many hours you have into that sword but they were more than worth it. Its such a work of art. You give us all something to aspire too.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 15, 2010 15:25:41 GMT -5
Thank you again everyone! Here's the last update, not directly related to the sword but to its support. I had to do something to hold the sword on the wall as a display piece. Steve Holmes, now I am able to answer you at one of your previous questions about how am I going to display the sword. I had no idea at that time, purchased the leather and intended to make a sheath but then I thought what's the point of a sheath after all that work of polishing the blade? So i came up with that shield made of wood, leather and brass:     A close up of the upper side, with the two zebra jasper cabs included in the leather and the brass strip securing the sword:  And the lower side, with the point of the shield which also holds the end of the sword in position. Some of you might remember that tree, also   And here's a wider view of the wall and of some of my display rocks:  Thank you for looking, Adrian |
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Post by SteveHolmes on Apr 15, 2010 15:37:19 GMT -5
AMAZING....and that's not even close to a big enough word for that Magnificent Sword and Plaque! This is the 1st time I've seen the inlay handle...dang Adrian....You Are a True Artisan! What a Family Heirloom you have made. Thanks for sharing this true piece of Art!
Steve
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 15, 2010 17:01:43 GMT -5
as Steve stated , AMAZING ...is an understatement .
that is ART !!
a future Museum peice
Thanks for sharing . Adrian !!
---paul
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