Valiant Armoury Bristol
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:03 pm
I've decided that my Bristol would be of better use in another's hands, so I'm offering it for sale here first. It doesn't go out anymore, and it seems a shame to let it sit in the closet when someone here could make great use of it in the wilds.
For starters, you can find specs here.
This is a Valiant Signature Line sword. It was sold during the first run of these that were made in ~2008-ish. It comes with a leather wrapped wood-core scabbard and is in the original Oxblood color. It does NOT include any sort of suspension system, but it'd give you a chance to make your own. The early pieces were hand-forged overseas, and this one snuck through with a defect. The blade is slightly warped. It's subtle enough that it can't be seen without looking at it end-to-end, and doesn't affect its handling or cutting at all...but it's there. The handle is slightly loose, but could easily be shimmed with some bits of wood or leather, as it has a threaded tang like most Atrim pieces.
In addition, years ago it spent a rainy night in my truck, which had a leak I didn't know about. Water dripped into the scabbard, and it acquired some rust on the blade. This pitted the blade on both sides, and though it's been cleaned thoroughly, it would need to be re-ground by a professional like Odigan or a hobbyist with more skill than I to completely remove it. Again, no performance issues...I actually think it's kinda cool looking, but it most definitely could be given a new lease on life with a trip to Odigan or someone of similar skillsets.
These retail for $550, and due to its age and condition I'm asking $175+Shipping or best offer.
For starters, you can find specs here.
This is a Valiant Signature Line sword. It was sold during the first run of these that were made in ~2008-ish. It comes with a leather wrapped wood-core scabbard and is in the original Oxblood color. It does NOT include any sort of suspension system, but it'd give you a chance to make your own. The early pieces were hand-forged overseas, and this one snuck through with a defect. The blade is slightly warped. It's subtle enough that it can't be seen without looking at it end-to-end, and doesn't affect its handling or cutting at all...but it's there. The handle is slightly loose, but could easily be shimmed with some bits of wood or leather, as it has a threaded tang like most Atrim pieces.
In addition, years ago it spent a rainy night in my truck, which had a leak I didn't know about. Water dripped into the scabbard, and it acquired some rust on the blade. This pitted the blade on both sides, and though it's been cleaned thoroughly, it would need to be re-ground by a professional like Odigan or a hobbyist with more skill than I to completely remove it. Again, no performance issues...I actually think it's kinda cool looking, but it most definitely could be given a new lease on life with a trip to Odigan or someone of similar skillsets.
These retail for $550, and due to its age and condition I'm asking $175+Shipping or best offer.