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Post by rhema1313 on May 18, 2018 1:52:26 GMT
5/17/18 Latest 1st Century Fulham Gladius Sword and Scabbard for my client in Germany. Historically Accurate. This blade is made of 1075 High Carbon Steel It weighs 1lbs. 8 oz. and comes alive in your hand with a P.O.B. 3.5" from the guard. The Guard, Pommel, and Grip are hand carved from European Boxwood (Bauxwood) The guard has an inset guard plate that has been "Personalized" to the New Owner. The Pommel Finial and Washer are mad of brass. The scabbard is Historically Accurate, yet the main Terminal Plate and Chape Plate are adapted from a Mainz Scabbard. The artwork from Christian Mik's Book was redrawn and resized to fit the Fulham Scabbard. It was not until late last night on my Birthday that I found an actual photograph of that portion of the scabbard. I believe we accomplished a good replica without having the photograph to start. The Top Locket plate was a Roman Eagle found in Roman Sculpture. Everything is hand made here in my shop and commissioned by my clients to meet their desires and vision for their swords and scabbards. This client portrays a Centurion in the Reenactment Group he is a part of. These two pieces were a labor of love and propelled me into retooling my shop in order to make Scabbards. Working with this client was a great joy as we challenged each other throughout the process to come up with this finished work. You can see more of my works on my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Master-Carver-and-Maritime-Artist-Patrick-B-Pointer-107775465930419/         |
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Post by 28shadow on May 18, 2018 14:57:54 GMT
This is stunning work. This is much more in line with a style of hilt that I like (ie. Less restrictive).
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Post by Scott on May 19, 2018 13:06:43 GMT
Beautiful work. Out of curiosity where do you get your boxwood from?
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Post by pgandy on May 19, 2018 13:53:04 GMT
WOW!!! Gorgeous.
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Post by rhema1313 on May 21, 2018 0:19:07 GMT
Thanks Guys... I am finally though the bulk of the "Life Storm and Family Crisis" and back in the shop. What I was going to do back in August in pursuing a Business, I will be doing it as a "Part Time" Small Business LLC in the very near future. Things in the shop over the winter have allowed me to now be able to make everything right here in my shop. Nothing is manufactured and I make everything by hand. I look forward to serving any of your needs with 1st Century Roman Swords and Scabbards and may be persuaded to step out of that box for "Special Projects" now and then. Be watchful on my Facebook Page as I will be having some FREE GIVE-AWAYS soon and I have one Special Sword that I am re-hilting for a client that will be a sort of contest to help determine the design of the hilt. Once we have people's Ideas and Submissions, I will do a tutorial thread of the Blade's Transformation... So, stay tuned to my Facebook Page for those upcoming specials. www.facebook.com/Master-Carver-and-Maritime-Artist-Patrick-B-Pointer-107775465930419/ |
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Post by rhema1313 on May 21, 2018 0:29:27 GMT
Beautiful work. Out of curiosity where do you get your boxwood from? Hello Scott... European Boxwood (Bauxwood) and Premium Grade Holly are extremely difficult to find. In fact over the last 12 months both have been pretty much scarce. I am not able to disclose my suppliers because of the competition I have with the Furniture and Musical Instrument Industries as well as Sword Manufacturers. I thought it would be better to respond to your post at the risk of being rude, than to be a total jerk and not respond at all. I hope you can understand that some "Trade Secrets" are indeed. Secret. If however you are looking to purchase a small piece, I may be willing to let one go. However the going rate for a 6"W x 1"T x 12"L Piece of European Boxwood sells from $164.00 - $200.00 depending on the grade. I never use the 1" because I don't want any glue seems when at all possible. The thicker stock is more expensive. oh... I only have the thicker stock. This is what can make one Sword, so much more expensive that its identical twin in a different wood species. |
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Post by Adrian Jordan on May 21, 2018 2:26:35 GMT
More excellent work!
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Post by Scott on May 21, 2018 4:14:15 GMT
Beautiful work. Out of curiosity where do you get your boxwood from? Hello Scott... European Boxwood (Bauxwood) and Premium Grade Holly are extremely difficult to find. In fact over the last 12 months both have been pretty much scarce. I am not able to disclose my suppliers because of the competition I have with the Furniture and Musical Instrument Industries as well as Sword Manufacturers. I thought it would be better to respond to your post at the risk of being rude, than to be a total jerk and not respond at all. I hope you can understand that some "Trade Secrets" are indeed. Secret. If however you are looking to purchase a small piece, I may be willing to let one go. However the going rate for a 6"W x 1"T x 12"L Piece of European Boxwood sells from $164.00 - $200.00 depending on the grade. I never use the 1" because I don't want any glue seems when at all possible. The thicker stock is more expensive. oh... I only have the thicker stock. This is what can make one Sword, so much more expensive that its identical twin in a different wood species. No worries, I appreciate the response and understand where you're coming from. There are no sources here in Australia other than maybe stealing someone's hedge, and the only boxwood I've found for sale are rather small. Thanks again for the answer, and for sharing your work. |
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Post by magnus523 on May 21, 2018 21:46:39 GMT
Your work is truly magnificent. I'm really heartened to see good Roman swords going out! There aren't nearly enough options!
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Post by rhema1313 on May 22, 2018 0:30:06 GMT
Your work is truly magnificent. I'm really heartened to see good Roman swords going out! There aren't nearly enough options! Thank you... Its one of the reasons I started making them. I am Glad you like them. |
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Post by Jordan Williams on May 23, 2018 5:18:08 GMT
I'm glad you're finding business. That blank from you I had was better than most of what I've ever had in my collection.
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