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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2008 10:48:36 GMT
I can say from personal experince that you need to be careful when using a hammer handle. Great work
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 5, 2008 11:54:25 GMT
Yeah, I don't think he'll be going the hammer. Steve is a woodworking extraordinaire, there'll be no stuffing around there. Here's the link to how I do my grips, if it helps Steve, though I'm sure you have a plan. Given your skill at woodworking I'd like to see a grip left unwraped. I'd really like to see some exotic wood and a professional polish bring out the character. It is rewarding wrapping grips, but maybe you could save that for something like your windlass, to bring htat up a notch.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2008 12:05:29 GMT
Brenno, you have been paying attention ;D ;D.
I have some very nice curly cocobola that is going to become the Grip for this one.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 22:53:44 GMT
Here it is finished (mostly). the grip is mopani(african). I didn't use the Cocobola because this is kinda experimental, Might get modified etc... Stats: length overall: 37.5" Blade length: 30" Grip : 4" pommel: 3" Guard width: 7" weight: 3lb 1.5oz or 1.401 kg PoB: 3.75" from base of guard PoC: 19.25"" from base of guard
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 23:24:23 GMT
Thanks Alvin, This is my 1st ever attempt at sword-smithing(I am not claiming to be a sword-smith i just couldn't think of a different word ) I think i need some more practice before i would sell 1. There are a fair amount of details that are not up to the standards of my "for sale" work. Overall I am pretty pleased with it.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 23:54:17 GMT
I'd say you are a cutler. You purchased the blade and made your own hilt and assembled the sword. Nice work!
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Post by Brian of DBK on May 7, 2008 3:34:03 GMT
That's very nice Steve. You did an excellent job my friend!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 7, 2008 15:19:41 GMT
Thats Fantastic Steve. I really like how you modified the cross in the end. The wood looks geat too. I didn't realise the blade had such nice lines either. +1
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2008 15:44:41 GMT
Thanks guys. I appreciate the good words. Thanks for the terminology Jonathan.
I have another question. Is there an easy way to modify the grip thickness temporarily? I did some cutting with it and had some difficulty with edge alignment. i am thinking the grip is too thin. I want to try adjusting the dimension without gluing on leather and cutting it back off. Is just wrapping it with string going to be secure? I don't want any flying swords in my yard(nervous laugh)! Anybody's experience?
Steve
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Post by Brian of DBK on May 7, 2008 15:51:24 GMT
try some leather gloves as a simulated grip thickening
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 7, 2008 16:57:20 GMT
You could wrap it in cord and just dry handle it. Just feel for it, rather than trying to cut or swing it purposefully. Though I'd hate to say bye to that lovely wood. But honestly the grip shouldn't need to be very thick for correct edge placement, as long as it has an noticable oval section. If you look at many albions the grips are very slender. Though I know you're on the well grown side of the spectrum. Maybe you just need to spend more time with it? Cop a geez at the Albion Munich:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 14:49:59 GMT
Wow, don't mean to resurrect a long dead thread (I'm not a thread-o-mancer in any way) but that came out beautifully. I'm not a bladesmith so while I've wanted something like that Orcrist blade realized into something I might design, I don't have the wherewithal to execute.
But I know others who can...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 20:39:37 GMT
Where did you get that blade?? And what did you give for it?? (if you dont mind my asking)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 21:34:59 GMT
Well, I'm glad that this thread got resurrected, because I had never seen this before. That's a very excellent looking sword you've got there, great job.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 21:56:04 GMT
Steve are youstill around? Great work!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 21, 2009 0:15:37 GMT
Steve are youstill around? Great work! His last post was Feb 28. We could try nudging him by email. lgarretto - It was a Del Tin Orcrist Blade from the Albion Moat - looks like you may still be able to get one: www.albion-swords.com/moat.htm
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2009 1:29:05 GMT
That really is a great-looking piece, what a nice project!
I hope he logs in at some point to see the praise we're bestowing on him.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2009 1:30:23 GMT
I wish that Steve was still active. He seems like he is a nice man. The Orcrist looks awesome! I will be very proud if I ever make something so beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2009 1:41:15 GMT
Well, technically its an Orcrist But the point still stands, lol. Really nice work.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2009 11:04:48 GMT
Someone mentioned Glamdring and confused me, but I fixed it.
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