The Samurai Edge Barry Burton Model Ver.II Secret Origin Story (サムライエッジ バリー・バートンモデル Ver.II 誕生秘話) is a supplemental story uncovering the creation of the new Samurai Edge of Barry Burton featured in BIOHAZARD REVELATIONS 2, manufactured by Quint Cetcham from BIOHAZARD REVELATIONS.
SPECIAL ARCHIVES SAMURAI EDGE BARRY BURTON MODEL VER.II SECRET ORIGIN STORY
BSAA European Headquarters, Technology Development Division, Assistant Deputy General Manager - Quint Cetcham.
There's a reason for that long-winded title.
BSAA European Headquarters, Technology Development Division, Assistant Deputy General Manager - Quint Cetcham.
There's a reason for that long-winded title.
This man wanders aimlessly within the organization devoting himself to research, unconcerned with anyone's opinions, and now he's under increasing pressure.
Drenched in greasy sweat while hanging his head, overwhelmed by the silent pressures emanating from the computer monitor, he looked up to see the expression on the face on the other end of the monitor.
"Er... what's the beef Mister Burton?"
His hoarse voice eeked out from the back of his throat and he couldn't tell whether it had made it through the monitor or not.
It all started about a month ago with an e-mail from an old friend, Jill Valentine.
She'd told him an old acquaintance was looking for an excellent gunsmith, had seen Jill's Samurai Edge, and wanted to be introduced to the maker of the "Samurai Edge A1" one could call a refined version of the former Samurai Edge, which Quint himself made several years ago.
He initially intended to decline.
He was running much research and development simultaneously, constantly overflowing with new ideas.
Thinking it was a custom gun and the like, he soon changed his mind after hearing the client's name.
The client's name was "Barry Burton."
There are some legendary individuals within the BSAA known as the Original Eleven.
Jill mentioned above is one but her partner Chris Redfield can also be considered a true living legend.
Formerly a member of the U.S. Air Force, afterwards Chris worked for the Raccoon Police Department's urban police special ops unit "S.T.A.R.S." at the time of the famous Mansion Incident that's carved into bioterror history.
Once a member of the BSAA as well, Barry Burton's a man continuing to fight bioterrorism in his role as a BSAA advisor.
And above all he was the man who, along with gunsmith Joe Kendo, built the original famed Samurai Edge gun.
Barry was counting on him for help with a gun.
One could say he should've taken great pride as an engineer.
Barry's request was simple.
Drenched in greasy sweat while hanging his head, overwhelmed by the silent pressures emanating from the computer monitor, he looked up to see the expression on the face on the other end of the monitor.
"Er... what's the beef Mister Burton?"
His hoarse voice eeked out from the back of his throat and he couldn't tell whether it had made it through the monitor or not.
It all started about a month ago with an e-mail from an old friend, Jill Valentine.
She'd told him an old acquaintance was looking for an excellent gunsmith, had seen Jill's Samurai Edge, and wanted to be introduced to the maker of the "Samurai Edge A1" one could call a refined version of the former Samurai Edge, which Quint himself made several years ago.
He initially intended to decline.
He was running much research and development simultaneously, constantly overflowing with new ideas.
Thinking it was a custom gun and the like, he soon changed his mind after hearing the client's name.
The client's name was "Barry Burton."
There are some legendary individuals within the BSAA known as the Original Eleven.
Jill mentioned above is one but her partner Chris Redfield can also be considered a true living legend.
Formerly a member of the U.S. Air Force, afterwards Chris worked for the Raccoon Police Department's urban police special ops unit "S.T.A.R.S." at the time of the famous Mansion Incident that's carved into bioterror history.
Once a member of the BSAA as well, Barry Burton's a man continuing to fight bioterrorism in his role as a BSAA advisor.
And above all he was the man who, along with gunsmith Joe Kendo, built the original famed Samurai Edge gun.
Barry was counting on him for help with a gun.
One could say he should've taken great pride as an engineer.
Barry's request was simple.
SAMURAI EDGE A1
Jill Valentine Model
At the time the BSAA was first established, Quint preached the necessity for purpose-built gear capable of dealing with the special circumstances of bioterrorism, an unusual combat situation, with a focus on the customized Samurai Edge of the former Raccoon City police department spec ops unit S.T.A.R.S., originally an M92F.
He studied and inspected the Samurai Edge he borrowed from former S.T.A.R.S./current BSAA Jill Valentine, then developed the Samurai Edge A1 based on the new M9A1.
Afterwards this gun was supplied to Jill who's active on the counter-bioterror frontlines, with the addition of a S.T.A.R.S. medallion on the grip along with S.T.A.R.S. and Custom Shop Kendo engraved on the slide.
Jill Valentine Model
At the time the BSAA was first established, Quint preached the necessity for purpose-built gear capable of dealing with the special circumstances of bioterrorism, an unusual combat situation, with a focus on the customized Samurai Edge of the former Raccoon City police department spec ops unit S.T.A.R.S., originally an M92F.
He studied and inspected the Samurai Edge he borrowed from former S.T.A.R.S./current BSAA Jill Valentine, then developed the Samurai Edge A1 based on the new M9A1.
Afterwards this gun was supplied to Jill who's active on the counter-bioterror frontlines, with the addition of a S.T.A.R.S. medallion on the grip along with S.T.A.R.S. and Custom Shop Kendo engraved on the slide.
"Make me a new Samurai Edge"
He heard the original Samurai Edge he'd used habitually for many years had been damaged in the war on bioterrorism.
The photos he sent of the Samurai Edge were horrible.
Its distinctive Brigadier slide was cracked, its compensator was melted and bubbled, with damage to the hybrid custom grip that laid bare the magazine.
When even an original Samurai Edge could end up like this, it was far beyond an engineer like Quint's imagination what sort of situations it'd fallen into.
He heard the original Samurai Edge he'd used habitually for many years had been damaged in the war on bioterrorism.
The photos he sent of the Samurai Edge were horrible.
Its distinctive Brigadier slide was cracked, its compensator was melted and bubbled, with damage to the hybrid custom grip that laid bare the magazine.
When even an original Samurai Edge could end up like this, it was far beyond an engineer like Quint's imagination what sort of situations it'd fallen into.
He was confident though.
He'd studied the Samurai Edge itself exhaustively along with his track record in producing the Samurai Edge A1.
His skills had notably improved since then as well.
In comparison to Jill's, Barry's Samurai Edge was a M96F chambered for .40SW, attached with a large compensator to dampen recoil using a long magazine to compensate for the reduced number of bullets, but the basic design's the same.
IT WAS MEANT TO BE AN EASY JOB
Production began triumphantly and was completed two days ago, one month after receiving the request, and sent to Barry living in the USA, then he received a call from Barry who showered him in an angry voice, ringing like a thundering hammer for ten minutes.
Barry fell silent, his wary face unchanged from the initial blow, and Quint spoke back in reply with his hoarse voice.
"Cetcham. What do you see right now?"
"Wha, what do you me..."
He didn't know what the question was about, but Quint focused his attention on his field of vision.
(Don't look, but rather observe)
He couldn't remember what movie the line was from.
Perhaps it was a line from a Japanese anime he saw long ago, but it unmistakably became one of the foundations for Quint's career as an engineer.
Analyze what you see, categorize it, formulate hypotheses, draw conclusions.
Through this Quint has solved a variety of difficult problems.
And even now he still draws one conclusion.
"Ah..."
His voice eeked out, unable to verbalize.
Barry Burton was now on the monitor.
The face of a soldier with a long military record, his hair and beard streaked white, with deep wrinkles carved on his face.
But he'd already passed his prime as a warrior and now had the face of a man approaching old age.
Barry spoke first.
He'd asked him, make a new Samurai Edge for me.
What he meant was "for the me today."
Barry had asked for a Samurai Edge he could get the best performance out of, but wasn't looking for the high power derived from the .40SW bullets.
He'd grasped his words only superficially and was content with a simple job of imitating the previous Samurai Edge.
Quint was ashamed with his ignorance.
"Mister Burton, I know this might sound shameless but please let me take on the challenge once more. This time for sure, I'll put together a Samurai Edge 'specially for the current you."
Quint's voice held no more fear or hesitation.
Barry nodded profoundly, struck by his frank disposition.
He'd studied the Samurai Edge itself exhaustively along with his track record in producing the Samurai Edge A1.
His skills had notably improved since then as well.
In comparison to Jill's, Barry's Samurai Edge was a M96F chambered for .40SW, attached with a large compensator to dampen recoil using a long magazine to compensate for the reduced number of bullets, but the basic design's the same.
IT WAS MEANT TO BE AN EASY JOB
Production began triumphantly and was completed two days ago, one month after receiving the request, and sent to Barry living in the USA, then he received a call from Barry who showered him in an angry voice, ringing like a thundering hammer for ten minutes.
Barry fell silent, his wary face unchanged from the initial blow, and Quint spoke back in reply with his hoarse voice.
"Cetcham. What do you see right now?"
"Wha, what do you me..."
He didn't know what the question was about, but Quint focused his attention on his field of vision.
(Don't look, but rather observe)
He couldn't remember what movie the line was from.
Perhaps it was a line from a Japanese anime he saw long ago, but it unmistakably became one of the foundations for Quint's career as an engineer.
Analyze what you see, categorize it, formulate hypotheses, draw conclusions.
Through this Quint has solved a variety of difficult problems.
And even now he still draws one conclusion.
"Ah..."
His voice eeked out, unable to verbalize.
Barry Burton was now on the monitor.
The face of a soldier with a long military record, his hair and beard streaked white, with deep wrinkles carved on his face.
But he'd already passed his prime as a warrior and now had the face of a man approaching old age.
Barry spoke first.
He'd asked him, make a new Samurai Edge for me.
What he meant was "for the me today."
Barry had asked for a Samurai Edge he could get the best performance out of, but wasn't looking for the high power derived from the .40SW bullets.
He'd grasped his words only superficially and was content with a simple job of imitating the previous Samurai Edge.
Quint was ashamed with his ignorance.
"Mister Burton, I know this might sound shameless but please let me take on the challenge once more. This time for sure, I'll put together a Samurai Edge 'specially for the current you."
Quint's voice held no more fear or hesitation.
Barry nodded profoundly, struck by his frank disposition.
TWO WEEKS LATER BARRY WAS UNDER THE LONDON SKY
He was ostensibly in the BSAA European Headquarters to instruct junior members, but it was actually at Quint's request.
"I'm making a Samurai Edge for the present you. I can't make it if I don't know the present you. Ah, don't worry about it. I greased some palms and asked for you to be dispatched to the European Headquarters as an instructor. Oh? Didn't think I could do something like that? I'm the Technology Development Division Assistant Deputy General Manager. People listen to me just fine if I flash this title."
He meekly decided to follow him while Quint gleefully exposited.
Barry gave only a little guidance to the juniors during the day, spending most of the time in Quint's lab office.
Beginning with measuring height/weight, body proportions, physical strength, muscular strength, eyesight, etc, after the collection of basic data was completed, the days were filled with heated discussion.
Initially there was a significant divide between the optimal solution backed by the gathered data, Barry's unshakeable thoughts on the gun, along with Quint's skills and knowledge.
Looking at them from an onlooker's point of view it'd seem like they were having a huge fight.
In reality, the angry voices escaping the lab office had many members of the Technology Development Division shrugging their shoulders.
He was ostensibly in the BSAA European Headquarters to instruct junior members, but it was actually at Quint's request.
"I'm making a Samurai Edge for the present you. I can't make it if I don't know the present you. Ah, don't worry about it. I greased some palms and asked for you to be dispatched to the European Headquarters as an instructor. Oh? Didn't think I could do something like that? I'm the Technology Development Division Assistant Deputy General Manager. People listen to me just fine if I flash this title."
He meekly decided to follow him while Quint gleefully exposited.
Barry gave only a little guidance to the juniors during the day, spending most of the time in Quint's lab office.
Beginning with measuring height/weight, body proportions, physical strength, muscular strength, eyesight, etc, after the collection of basic data was completed, the days were filled with heated discussion.
Initially there was a significant divide between the optimal solution backed by the gathered data, Barry's unshakeable thoughts on the gun, along with Quint's skills and knowledge.
Looking at them from an onlooker's point of view it'd seem like they were having a huge fight.
In reality, the angry voices escaping the lab office had many members of the Technology Development Division shrugging their shoulders.
Meanwhile there was something Quint listened to without protest.
It was to make the base gun the "M9" Barry brought.
"Joe Kendo gave me this as a birthday present. It hasn't been particularly customized. But it's the finest M9, he tweaked every detail. This is perfectly fitting for the new Samurai Edge."
Quint didn't disagree with those words.
The days of heated debate passed in no time.
They repeated test firing while continuing to discuss, buried under a mountain of prototypes, gradually bridging the gulf between them.
It was to make the base gun the "M9" Barry brought.
"Joe Kendo gave me this as a birthday present. It hasn't been particularly customized. But it's the finest M9, he tweaked every detail. This is perfectly fitting for the new Samurai Edge."
Quint didn't disagree with those words.
The days of heated debate passed in no time.
They repeated test firing while continuing to discuss, buried under a mountain of prototypes, gradually bridging the gulf between them.
THE GUN IN BARRY'S HANDS AS HE STANDS IN THE SHOOTING BOOTH IS NOW CLEARLY DISTINCT FROM THE OLD SAMURAI EDGE
Even though the sides are magnificently sculpted, the larger compensator's particularly eye-catching. The previous compensator had a structure for venting gas upward when firing which while highly effective in suppressing muzzle jump, it was also pointed out the muzzle blast obstructed view of the front sight. Barry would've chosen power over accuracy in his younger days, but this time around this drawback was reviewed once again as well. The compensator generates a two-stage muzzle brake with a structure for venting the firing gas to the left, right and front in the first step (front side of the muzzle), then venting any missed gas in the second step. Since the inside has a calculated ring shape, it allows gas to be vented with maximum efficiency while eliminating impurities, metal debris from the gunpowder generated when fired and the like, facilitating the muzzle brake. This allowed for a further stabilized ballistic trajectory. This structure's where Quint and Barry spent the most time.
Furthermore, the top surface of the compensator's also designed to prevent reflection.
Quint introduced this to Barry, a revolver enthusiast, as a reference to his custom revolver.
And although a large stabilizer's still in place, it goes without saying the Picatinny rail has segmented grooves to accommodate the latest devices, and on top of that, grooves are applied to the sides for reducing weight in consideration of balance.
Fortunately, recoil was also reduced due to changing the bullets used, and the firing gas was changed to a sideways venting system. By utilizing the gun's power, reviewing the gun's balance itself, and reducing its weight to be lighter, it became a model placing importance on stability and portability, achieving the highest level finish accounting for the physical strength of "present" Barry.
In addition, the grip was modified in order to improve the sensation of holding the gun.
The conventional hybrid custom grip was evolved further by fusing a wood section with the rubber section and finger channels, shaped to fit Barry's hands perfectly with a shape asymmetrical to the gun's frame, a major eye-catcher.
Daringly adopting a wood part this time's also the result of sticking to the image of a revolver. Of course it goes without saying a "Gold & Red" medallion, Barry's signature colors, is retained at the grip's center.
The combat sights are also scaled up and reshaped to match the compensator.
Every detail of the gun was crammed with the two men's endlessly recurring thoughts, such as being left-right asymmetrical to avoid AFPB (Auto Firing Pin Block).
Even though the sides are magnificently sculpted, the larger compensator's particularly eye-catching. The previous compensator had a structure for venting gas upward when firing which while highly effective in suppressing muzzle jump, it was also pointed out the muzzle blast obstructed view of the front sight. Barry would've chosen power over accuracy in his younger days, but this time around this drawback was reviewed once again as well. The compensator generates a two-stage muzzle brake with a structure for venting the firing gas to the left, right and front in the first step (front side of the muzzle), then venting any missed gas in the second step. Since the inside has a calculated ring shape, it allows gas to be vented with maximum efficiency while eliminating impurities, metal debris from the gunpowder generated when fired and the like, facilitating the muzzle brake. This allowed for a further stabilized ballistic trajectory. This structure's where Quint and Barry spent the most time.
Furthermore, the top surface of the compensator's also designed to prevent reflection.
Quint introduced this to Barry, a revolver enthusiast, as a reference to his custom revolver.
And although a large stabilizer's still in place, it goes without saying the Picatinny rail has segmented grooves to accommodate the latest devices, and on top of that, grooves are applied to the sides for reducing weight in consideration of balance.
Fortunately, recoil was also reduced due to changing the bullets used, and the firing gas was changed to a sideways venting system. By utilizing the gun's power, reviewing the gun's balance itself, and reducing its weight to be lighter, it became a model placing importance on stability and portability, achieving the highest level finish accounting for the physical strength of "present" Barry.
In addition, the grip was modified in order to improve the sensation of holding the gun.
The conventional hybrid custom grip was evolved further by fusing a wood section with the rubber section and finger channels, shaped to fit Barry's hands perfectly with a shape asymmetrical to the gun's frame, a major eye-catcher.
Daringly adopting a wood part this time's also the result of sticking to the image of a revolver. Of course it goes without saying a "Gold & Red" medallion, Barry's signature colors, is retained at the grip's center.
The combat sights are also scaled up and reshaped to match the compensator.
Every detail of the gun was crammed with the two men's endlessly recurring thoughts, such as being left-right asymmetrical to avoid AFPB (Auto Firing Pin Block).
When the trigger's pulled, the bullets unleashed from the barrel are rapidly sucked into the target.
The gun in his hands doesn't go wild, and falls in a position to shoot the next shot straight.
Barry fired off every round, relishing the sensation, as if the gun was meant to be a block of steel that had become part of his arm.
Barry pulled out the magazine, turned to Quint outside the shooting booth and said.
The gun in his hands doesn't go wild, and falls in a position to shoot the next shot straight.
Barry fired off every round, relishing the sensation, as if the gun was meant to be a block of steel that had become part of his arm.
Barry pulled out the magazine, turned to Quint outside the shooting booth and said.
"THIS IS THE SAMURAI EDGE I WAS LOOKING FOR"
Barry nodded with satisfaction, but not Quint.
"Not yet Mister Burton! It ain't done just yet!"
With that said, Quint stepped into the shooting booth, grabbed the gun from Barry's hand, then returned to his lab office.
A dumbfounded Barry followed him into the lab office, where Quint removed the Samurai Edge's slide and fastened it to the clamps of a machinery tool.
"A katana's gotta have an inscription, after all."
As Quint moved his fingers excitedly over the keyboard, the machinery tool started to move.
The edged tool sprung up and down on the slide, engraving letters.
Upon seeing it, Barry muttered while smiling.
"That's mighty classy of ya, Quint!"
"Just showin' respect for my predecessor, Barry"
Once the machinery tool stopped, Quint removed the slide, reassembled it with his practiced hands, then handed it over to Barry.
Barry slowly held up the new Samurai Edge he received.
There it was, the name "CUSTOM Kendo SHOP" engraved in an elegant typeface.
This was the precise moment the "SAMURAI EDGE Barry Burton Model Ver.II" was born!
Barry nodded with satisfaction, but not Quint.
"Not yet Mister Burton! It ain't done just yet!"
With that said, Quint stepped into the shooting booth, grabbed the gun from Barry's hand, then returned to his lab office.
A dumbfounded Barry followed him into the lab office, where Quint removed the Samurai Edge's slide and fastened it to the clamps of a machinery tool.
"A katana's gotta have an inscription, after all."
As Quint moved his fingers excitedly over the keyboard, the machinery tool started to move.
The edged tool sprung up and down on the slide, engraving letters.
Upon seeing it, Barry muttered while smiling.
"That's mighty classy of ya, Quint!"
"Just showin' respect for my predecessor, Barry"
Once the machinery tool stopped, Quint removed the slide, reassembled it with his practiced hands, then handed it over to Barry.
Barry slowly held up the new Samurai Edge he received.
There it was, the name "CUSTOM Kendo SHOP" engraved in an elegant typeface.
This was the precise moment the "SAMURAI EDGE Barry Burton Model Ver.II" was born!
SAMURAI EDGE AND THE KENDO BROS.
Two "Kendos" were involved in the creation of the Samurai Edge, famous for being awarded to the Raccoon Police special forces S.T.A.R.S. Joe Kendo, who runs the custom gun shop "KENDO" in San Francisco, and his brother Robert Kendo who ran "Kendo Gun Shop" in Raccoon City.
In December 1997, three handguns made their mark in the trial to decide the official handgun of S.T.A.R.S. The first was a handgun from the pharmaceutical company "Umbrella", which had the clout to influence Raccoon City's municipal government. The second was a handgun made by Joe at the request of the Raccoon Police. The third was Robert's, who heard of the trial from his friend Barry and made a handgun shaped to Barry's requests.
The trial defined the requirements for the official handgun, but the handgun Robert presented deviated completely from those conditions, so it was effectively a showdown between Umbrella Corp. and Joe.
In the trial, a variety of tests were conducted using various types of ammunition, more than 40,000 live fire tests, corrosion tests in seawater and drop tests. Joe's handgun achieved the best results in all of them, was partially improved in March 1998 after four S.T.A.R.S. members tested it and cleared in June 1998, and it was decided to adopt the system.
Joe's skills elevated the Samurai Edge officially adopted and used by the S.T.A.R.S. members to the level of an "F1" race car in terms of its potential. However, Chris, Jill, Barry and Wesker asked Joe to make further improvements to the Samurai Edge. Four custom Samurai Edges reflecting each's individuality were made.
Two "Kendos" were involved in the creation of the Samurai Edge, famous for being awarded to the Raccoon Police special forces S.T.A.R.S. Joe Kendo, who runs the custom gun shop "KENDO" in San Francisco, and his brother Robert Kendo who ran "Kendo Gun Shop" in Raccoon City.
In December 1997, three handguns made their mark in the trial to decide the official handgun of S.T.A.R.S. The first was a handgun from the pharmaceutical company "Umbrella", which had the clout to influence Raccoon City's municipal government. The second was a handgun made by Joe at the request of the Raccoon Police. The third was Robert's, who heard of the trial from his friend Barry and made a handgun shaped to Barry's requests.
The trial defined the requirements for the official handgun, but the handgun Robert presented deviated completely from those conditions, so it was effectively a showdown between Umbrella Corp. and Joe.
In the trial, a variety of tests were conducted using various types of ammunition, more than 40,000 live fire tests, corrosion tests in seawater and drop tests. Joe's handgun achieved the best results in all of them, was partially improved in March 1998 after four S.T.A.R.S. members tested it and cleared in June 1998, and it was decided to adopt the system.
Joe's skills elevated the Samurai Edge officially adopted and used by the S.T.A.R.S. members to the level of an "F1" race car in terms of its potential. However, Chris, Jill, Barry and Wesker asked Joe to make further improvements to the Samurai Edge. Four custom Samurai Edges reflecting each's individuality were made.
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← Kendo Gun Shop in Raccoon City
The owner Robert Kendo, younger brother of Joe Kendo, had a close friendship with Barry through their common hobby (collecting guns). However, in September 1998, a biohazard broke out throughout Raccoon City. Robert thought about evacuating to the next town, but was attacked by Zombies and lost his life. |