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old man fire
27 posts
Location: Seymour, Victoria, Australia
old man fire
27 posts
Location: Seymour, Victoria, Australia
Posted:
i has a brand new toy
a scythe is the thing that the grim reaper has with the curved blade. my one has wicking instead of a blade. funnily enough, it still cuts grass despite not having any sharp edge ....
making the thing wasn't easy. i had to have the handle specifically made by an engineer mate of mine because i just couldn't find one of the old farm tools that had a metal handle. looks really impressive tho
gets me gigs in it's own right
hehehehe
i just want to know how many of these things there are in the world. i have heard rumour that there are two others, both in the northern hemisphere, but haven't come across any proof for or against it.
i know very well that there are no others in this city (melbourne) and that the only other people with wierd toys (i also have meteorites and orbs) are also professionals .. but i want to know HOW unique this thing is
i has a brand new toy
a scythe is the thing that the grim reaper has with the curved blade. my one has wicking instead of a blade. funnily enough, it still cuts grass despite not having any sharp edge ....
making the thing wasn't easy. i had to have the handle specifically made by an engineer mate of mine because i just couldn't find one of the old farm tools that had a metal handle. looks really impressive tho
gets me gigs in it's own right hehehehe
i just want to know how many of these things there are in the world. i have heard rumour that there are two others, both in the northern hemisphere, but haven't come across any proof for or against it.
i know very well that there are no others in this city (melbourne) and that the only other people with wierd toys (i also have meteorites and orbs) are also professionals .. but i want to know HOW unique this thing is
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HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
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Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
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Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Posted:
quite unique but your not the only one with unusual toys
quite unique but your not the only one with unusual toys
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the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
I has one! I just bought a real scythe and kevlarified the blade. Spinning it is like a cross between a staff andx a hula hoop, so much damn fun.
I has one! I just bought a real scythe and kevlarified the blade. Spinning it is like a cross between a staff andx a hula hoop, so much damn fun.
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enthusiast
328 posts
Location: uk
328 posts
Location: uk
Posted:
I've 'made' several of these (scythe's) for 'professional' uk performers, along with a number of bespoke exotic fire props,
mark
I've 'made' several of these (scythe's) for 'professional' uk performers, along with a number of bespoke exotic fire props,
mark
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Location: somewhere, England (UK)
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Posted:
i have one and use it on my allotment, no metal handle though and very sharp (as it has to be)
i have one and use it on my allotment, no metal handle though and very sharp (as it has to be)
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old man fire
27 posts
Location: Seymour, Victoria, Australia
old man fire
27 posts
Location: Seymour, Victoria, Australia
Posted:
wooktastic - is the handle made of wood? i'd be worried about it burning thru and the kevlar going flying. never a good thing while on stage.
marco - wonderful! i have heard rumours about you and it is nice to know they're true how many have you made and are they used often?
fake teeth - have used one myself to cut long grass up at my family's property in the bush. whipper-snippers were just not good enough
dizzyphoenix - if you care to read the rest of my post, i actually make reference to other people with wierd toys.
Bender is one. he goes to edinburgh gardens the same as i do, as well as the Angel Circus. He does wonderful things with a 3-section staff, as well as fans, as well as doubles, as well as poi, as well as acrobalance etc etc etc (i bet he's blushing, or laughing, or both .. he does them a lot)
and it's not the only wierd toy i has either, i own meteorites, orbs, a meteor, fans, clubs as well as my staffs, tho wierdly i don't own any poi. i make custom toys. i fabricate ideas. i have made several wierd toys for other people, and everyone i know who has wierd toys gets paid gigs every so often, even if it's only once a year.
dunno. melbourne's twirling community ain't that big
wooktastic - is the handle made of wood? i'd be worried about it burning thru and the kevlar going flying. never a good thing while on stage.
marco - wonderful! i have heard rumours about you and it is nice to know they're true
how many have you made and are they used often?fake teeth - have used one myself to cut long grass up at my family's property in the bush. whipper-snippers were just not good enough
dizzyphoenix - if you care to read the rest of my post, i actually make reference to other people with wierd toys.
Bender is one. he goes to edinburgh gardens the same as i do, as well as the Angel Circus. He does wonderful things with a 3-section staff, as well as fans, as well as doubles, as well as poi, as well as acrobalance etc etc etc (i bet he's blushing, or laughing, or both .. he does them a lot)
and it's not the only wierd toy i has either, i own meteorites, orbs, a meteor, fans, clubs as well as my staffs, tho wierdly i don't own any poi. i make custom toys. i fabricate ideas. i have made several wierd toys for other people, and everyone i know who has wierd toys gets paid gigs every so often, even if it's only once a year.
dunno. melbourne's twirling community ain't that big
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the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
The main handle is made of metal (i think steel, hard to tell because it's powder coated) and the two little handles are made of wood.
Are you talking about the straight handled scythe or the traditional curvy handled scythe, mines curvy handled.
The main handle is made of metal (i think steel, hard to tell because it's powder coated) and the two little handles are made of wood.
Are you talking about the straight handled scythe or the traditional curvy handled scythe, mines curvy handled.
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HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
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Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
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Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Posted:
ah but you also say that they are profesionals (or at least semi pro) and I am anything but.
2 paid gigs in nearly 7 years and both of them fell into my lap by accident. but i digress
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I might have to make one
ah but you also say that they are profesionals (or at least semi pro) and I am anything but.
2 paid gigs in nearly 7 years and both of them fell into my lap by accident. but i digress
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I might have to make one
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Lv15 Ranger
1,489 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Lv15 Ranger
1,489 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
We were actually talking about this at the Sunday twirling...
I has a meteor, tis really really fun!
We were actually talking about this at the Sunday twirling...
I has a meteor, tis really really fun!
Kupo!
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3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
I have a meteor/rope dart and fire fans, which are more of the uncommon variety of toys.
A scythe or a trident would be rather nifty though, though if I were to have one or the other i would probably incorporate that into staged fighting. twirling a trident/spear on its own is bound to get comments like 'ooh its just a staff with one end lit!'
I have a meteor/rope dart and fire fans, which are more of the uncommon variety of toys.
A scythe or a trident would be rather nifty though, though if I were to have one or the other i would probably incorporate that into staged fighting. twirling a trident/spear on its own is bound to get comments like 'ooh its just a staff with one end lit!'
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the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
I love my roppe dart.
I love my roppe dart.
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Your friendly neighbourhood mad scientist
479 posts
Location: Over the hills and far away, United Kingdom
Your friendly neighbourhood mad scientist
479 posts
Location: Over the hills and far away, United Kingdom
Posted:
A trident... Now that's something I've not seen before!
A trident... Now that's something I've not seen before!
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journeyman
66 posts
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
journeyman
66 posts
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Posted:
looks like an axe
hmm...
would be fun to make a battle on these
or axe/sword for example
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https://www.salza.se/images/products/fullimages/97.jpg that's the closest I can find to a fire trident anywhere. Looks pretty nifty, but hard to spin...
looks like an axe
hmm...
would be fun to make a battle on these or axe/sword for example
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Your friendly neighbourhood mad scientist
479 posts
Location: Over the hills and far away, United Kingdom
Your friendly neighbourhood mad scientist
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Location: Over the hills and far away, United Kingdom
Posted:
Fire pike axe, anyone?
Fire pike axe, anyone?
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Elusive and Bearded
3,597 posts
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Elusive and Bearded
3,597 posts
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted:
how about a fire halberd?
or better yet.... every one....choose yer weapon and add some fire to it, we will have a huge battle at the next HoP meet up.
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I changed my mind, I'm taking the pole that is shaped like a "T" with spikes all over it
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how about a fire halberd?
or better yet.... every one....choose yer weapon and add some fire to it, we will have a huge battle at the next HoP meet up.
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I changed my mind, I'm taking the pole that is shaped like a "T" with spikes all over it
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Your friendly neighbourhood mad scientist
479 posts
Location: Over the hills and far away, United Kingdom
Your friendly neighbourhood mad scientist
479 posts
Location: Over the hills and far away, United Kingdom
Posted:
Shaolin Society website, Poje?
I'll take the kusari-gama, thanks!
Shaolin Society website, Poje?
I'll take the kusari-gama, thanks!
"Love the art in yourself and not yourself in the art."
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the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
Already got the fire rope dart and fire sword.
Already got the fire rope dart and fire sword.
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1,972 posts
Location: somewhere, England (UK)
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Posted:
arictocRAT
i too enjoy making somewhat "crazy" inventions and setting them on fire!
poje, can i have fire knuckle dusters?
or a wolf teeth mace?
arictocRAT
i too enjoy making somewhat "crazy" inventions and setting them on fire!
poje, can i have fire knuckle dusters?
or a wolf teeth mace?
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Elusive and Bearded
3,597 posts
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Elusive and Bearded
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted:
i think a wolf tooth mace would suit you just fine doll. Just make sure the teeth are fake and glued on.
i think a wolf tooth mace would suit you just fine doll. Just make sure the teeth are fake and glued on.
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HAHA, poje you made me laugh, aaah priceless.
HAHA, poje you made me laugh, aaah priceless.
you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!
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Elusive and Bearded
3,597 posts
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Elusive and Bearded
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted:
ya know....for some reason i always think yer a female....I'm like 90% sure yer male but for some reason it never clicks, so let's just ommit the doll part....unless you wanna keep it
ya know....for some reason i always think yer a female....I'm like 90% sure yer male but for some reason it never clicks, so let's just ommit the doll part....unless you wanna keep it
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only 90%? well im sure theres a bit of woman in all of us and vice versa and i will keep the "doll" if you don't mind as as i am sure it will come in use some day...
only 90%? well im sure theres a bit of woman in all of us and vice versa and i will keep the "doll" if you don't mind as as i am sure it will come in use some day...
you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!
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Elusive and Bearded
3,597 posts
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Elusive and Bearded
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Posted:
hahahahah you got it
hahahahah you got it
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old man fire
27 posts
Location: Seymour, Victoria, Australia
old man fire
27 posts
Location: Seymour, Victoria, Australia
Posted:
my thingy is one of the curvey ones. tis why my mate made it for me and not me. i don't have the tools to bend a tube without warping it, and 45mm steel pipe?
it's looking really intimidating at the moment .. koz it lives outside in the porchway it's gone all rusty except for the places where i hold it while umm posing and twirling .. i just love the theatrics this thing allows
oh .. and on that ju-juitsu poster .. i want the little hand sickle on a chain .. i know how to use one of them ... >:)
my thingy is one of the curvey ones. tis why my mate made it for me and not me. i don't have the tools to bend a tube without warping it, and 45mm steel pipe?
it's looking really intimidating at the moment .. koz it lives outside in the porchway it's gone all rusty except for the places where i hold it while umm posing and twirling .. i just love the theatrics this thing allows
oh .. and on that ju-juitsu poster .. i want the little hand sickle on a chain .. i know how to use one of them ... >:)
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Posted:
Well, where are the pictures? Let's see it in action!
Well, where are the pictures? Let's see it in action!
-James
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the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
I also need to get pictures. Friend of mine looks like Neil Gaiman's Death, I really want to teach her to use a scythe just for the pure cheese value.
I also need to get pictures. Friend of mine looks like Neil Gaiman's Death, I really want to teach her to use a scythe just for the pure cheese value.
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