Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?

[JW_Halverson]

I have struggled to define for audiences what it is that I am doing here making these bows.  I have been known to copy existing pieces from museums, but generally, I am just playing variations on a theme.  But just today I came across someone that has both the background and the verbal skills to say what it is I have been trying unsuccessfully for years.  His name is Michael Tinker and he makes swords:

http://theswordgeek.com/?p=240

[Lucasade]

Excellent article that sums up why I'm doing what I'm trying to do - would also be good for a laugh to post it on the Warbow forum 

[JW_Halverson]

Excellent article that sums up why I'm doing what I'm trying to do - would also be good for a laugh to post it on the Warbow forum 

Wasn't that long ago the moderators were handing out warnings like candy at Halloween in there!  What you trying to start?

[Lucasade]

Just my sense of mischief getting out 

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

I've been familiar with Tinker's work for a number of years now, he does excellent work.

[JW_Halverson]

I've been familiar with Tinker's work for a number of years now, he does excellent work.

Yeah, and he earns every penny of his prices.  I'd love to own some of his work, but it's just that acquisitive collector in me.  I really cannot justify a decent quality sword.

[JoJoDapyro]

I've been familiar with Tinker's work for a number of years now, he does excellent work.

Yeah, and he earns every penny of his prices.  I'd love to own some of his work, but it's just that acquisitive collector in me.  I really cannot justify a decent quality sword.

Every man needs a good sword!

[JW_Halverson]

I've been familiar with Tinker's work for a number of years now, he does excellent work.

Yeah, and he earns every penny of his prices.  I'd love to own some of his work, but it's just that acquisitive collector in me.  I really cannot justify a decent quality sword.

Every man needs a good sword!

I'll settle for my .45 ACP.

[sleek]

Wow, 45 acp. Those are big blunts JW. What kinda war bow are you shooting those from?

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

I have a couple of excellent swords, a katana from Kris Cutlery and a rapier from Hanwei that I wore at my wedding, but I would like to have a longsword of some sort as well.