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Post by tdiamante on Jul 8, 2017 0:03:47 GMT
Finally finished up my first sword. It was an exhausting process; mistakes were made and I learned a lot. Still have lots more to learn. I didn't get everything as perfect and symmetrical as I wanted and I hit the pommel a few times during peening but overall I achieved what I set out to do: a stout but fairly light Type XVIII arming sword. It's got a relatively broad blade with lots of presence that should cut well in the COP, and a rigid reinforced point for armored combat. I haven't done any cutting with it yet. Blade is 5160 and fittings are 1018; the blade was heat treated by L Driggers (fallen), who gave it a pretty awesome spring temper. Not sure exactly what the hardness is, but I can tell you that trying to draw file it after heat treat it took A LOT of pressure to get the file to bite. Stats: Overall Length: 35.75in / 90.8cm Blade Length: 29.8in / 75.7cm Blade Width(at base): 1.9in / 4.8cm Blade Thickness: 6.4mm(base) - 3.4mm(20mm from tip) Point of Balance: 5.25in / 13.3cm Weight: 2lbs, 5.4oz / 1060grams Hopefully I'll get a chance to start the scabbard soon. Let me know what you think!
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pgandy
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Post by pgandy on Jul 8, 2017 0:41:55 GMT
Congratulations. I am sure that you learned much which will help in the future.
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Post by seanyx11 on Jul 8, 2017 0:51:23 GMT
That looks great man, congrats I don't even like European style swords and I like this one. Nice work.
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Ifrit
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Post by Ifrit on Jul 8, 2017 0:54:54 GMT
Nice sword man. Hows it handle?
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Post by tdiamante on Jul 8, 2017 2:56:35 GMT
Nice sword man. Hows it handle? Thanks for all the kind words! It was certainly a learning experience. I find it pretty controllable and nimble, but depending on how you grip it you can really put some power into the swing. The forward balance does tire out the forearm faster than some other arming swords though.
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Post by Ifrit on Jul 8, 2017 3:57:58 GMT
Sounds killer dude. I bet it could take a limb off easily with that kind of balance
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Post by libra on Jul 8, 2017 5:35:24 GMT
Congratulations! Really a nice result!
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Jul 8, 2017 6:05:37 GMT
You did a great job proud to be part of this. The Rc is around 54.
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Post by Scott on Jul 8, 2017 7:04:25 GMT
Great work, I wouldn't have picked this as a first sword. Looking forward to hearing how it cuts.
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Post by LH on Jul 8, 2017 11:17:55 GMT
Looks awesome. Great job.
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Post by tdiamante on Jul 29, 2017 14:51:12 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Jul 29, 2017 15:47:46 GMT
The photos are impressive. I hope it handles as well as it looks. Congratulations.
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Post by RickDastardly on Jul 29, 2017 18:54:25 GMT
Gorgeous work indeed!
If I was in the market for an arming sword, that would be on my shortlist.
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Post by Voltan on Jul 31, 2017 17:13:41 GMT
Great job. Your leather work is nothing short of outstanding.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Aug 10, 2017 3:07:51 GMT
First sword? It looks more impressive to me than most production pieces!
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Post by stopped1 on Aug 10, 2017 3:50:28 GMT
You are scarring the production forges, if more people can make first attemp swords like that, forges will be out of business soon.
Looks great
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Post by tdiamante on Aug 10, 2017 16:59:50 GMT
First sword? It looks more impressive to me than most production pieces! Thanks! It's up for sale on Facebook(since that's apparently where the most sales happen...) but no interested parties yet Oh well... fun build nonetheless
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Post by gandermail on Aug 10, 2017 21:05:56 GMT
I may be late to the party but I would suggest you keep it unless you absolutely need to sell it. You're already doing lovely work and I'm sure you will turn out more swords since this is clearly not some throw away project but I think you'll be sorry down the road if you sell your first ever sword.
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Post by tdiamante on Aug 10, 2017 21:39:30 GMT
I may be late to the party but I would suggest you keep it unless you absolutely need to sell it. You're already doing lovely work and I'm sure you will turn out more swords since this is clearly not some throw away project but I think you'll be sorry down the road if you sell your first ever sword. I wish I could, but I have to pay for more/better equipment so I can keep doing this
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Post by tdiamante on Aug 10, 2017 21:40:59 GMT
Not an abusive test, but making sure the heat treat is good and the edge is sharp and durable
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