Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on September 25, 2016, 01:48:41 pm

Title: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 25, 2016, 01:48:41 pm: 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
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: Lucasade on September 26, 2016, 01:58:55 am: 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 >:D
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 26, 2016, 02:07:52 pm: Quote from: Lucasade on September 26, 2016, 01:58:55 am
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 >:D

Wasn't that long ago the moderators were handing out warnings like candy at Halloween in there! What you trying to start?
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: Lucasade on September 26, 2016, 02:27:24 pm: Just my sense of mischief getting out :P
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: Urufu_Shinjiro on September 26, 2016, 03:24:43 pm: I've been familiar with Tinker's work for a number of years now, he does excellent work.
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 26, 2016, 05:02:32 pm: Quote from: Urufu_Shinjiro on September 26, 2016, 03:24:43 pm
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.
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: JoJoDapyro on September 26, 2016, 05:32:50 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on September 26, 2016, 05:02:32 pm
Quote from: Urufu_Shinjiro on September 26, 2016, 03:24:43 pm
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!
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 27, 2016, 01:42:54 am: Quote from: JoJoDapyro on September 26, 2016, 05:32:50 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on September 26, 2016, 05:02:32 pm
Quote from: Urufu_Shinjiro on September 26, 2016, 03:24:43 pm
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.
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: sleek on September 27, 2016, 02:45:54 am: Wow, 45 acp. Those are big blunts JW. What kinda war bow are you shooting those from?
Title: Re: Reproductions? Or maybe a better description?
Post by: Urufu_Shinjiro on September 27, 2016, 08:57:20 am: 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.