[Ansteorra] Looking for sword makers.

Stefan li Rous StefanliRous at austin.rr.com
Thu Jul 1 03:05:40 PDT 2010


You can find various reviews of different bladesmiths, in this file in the COMBAT section of the Florilegium:
swordsmiths-msg (14K) 11/ 9/01 Reviews and contact info. for swordsmiths.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/COMBAT/swordsmiths-msg.html

Master Atar happens to be an SCA member. He is one of the best blademakers around. This friend probably has copies of Master Atar's books, but if he doesn't he should probably invest in a set, and read it, before investing the money in such a high-end sword.

Here is, one of many, messages from Master Atar which can be found in this file and others in the Florilegium:
<<< From: jhrisoulas at aol.com (JHrisoulas)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Armorers--Swordsmiths
Date: 14 Jun 1998 15:42:52 GMT

>Does anyone have a list/reviews for good weapon makers, particularly those
>specializing in medieaeval swords?  I'd like to find someone that can make
>one that will withstand the rigors of authentic combat (in other words, one
>as strong as an authentic sword of the period, or stronger).
>
>Lyan

ummmm,  what are you looking for??

Dr JP Hrisoulas,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bladesmith, Metallographer, Researcher, Lecturer
Author:
"The Complete Bladesmith"
"The Master Bladesmith"
"The Pattern Welded Blade"
SFC, NVDoM
www.Atar.com >>>

Stefan


On Jun 30, 2010, at 10:31 PM, Tom Kyle wrote:

> A friend of mine back in Starkhafn, CAID (mka Las Vegas) is Master Atar
> Baktar.  He is one of the world's foremost blade smiths.  Check out his
> website at http://www.atar.com/old/index.php?&MMN_position=1:1
> 
> He has several Katanas and/or similar blades for sale, some over 1/2 off.
> Keep in mind that he typically has over a 1 year waiting list for custom
> work.  If your friend is serious and looking for quality and authenticity,
> he won't find better.
> 
> YIS,
> 
> Tomas mac Caoil
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 8:06 PM, Cisco Cividanes <engtrktwo at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> This is going out to people who are in, or who know sword makers.
>> 
>> I have a non-SCA friend who is a long time student and practitioner of
>> several marshal arts. He is looking to purchase a Katana. He honestly
>> has no real idea where to start, and is reportedly running into issues
>> with importing one.
>> 
>> One thing I would like to explain, this is not a casual shopper
>> looking for a mythical far eastern super-sword. He has studied the
>> concepts and technology behind the manufacture of the historical
>> katana, and would like to purchase a sword that represents as much of
>> that tradition and history as is possible.
>> 
>> He has asked me for help, but the purchase of Japanese swords are well
>> outside my knowledge base. So, I turn to those who might know some
>> answers.
>> If someone were looking for a Katana as described above, where would
>> you recommend that person start?
>> 
>> Lord Ivo Blackhawk


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