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Post by joe_meadmaker on Sept 24, 2019 3:57:31 GMT
This is a sword I bought a while back on ebay. It was advertised as a Celtic sword. It has what could possibly be a maker's mark, but I'm not sure. I know this isn't an original or antique, just curious if anyone recognizes it. The overall length is a little over 23 inches. The blade does attract a magnet. The marks on the blade are also on the back of the scabbard. That's about the extent of my knowledge of it.
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 24, 2019 4:12:31 GMT
It doesn't look like anything I've ever seen. But I like it
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 24, 2019 4:28:19 GMT
It looks rather vikingish to me.
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 24, 2019 4:42:59 GMT
It looks rather vikingish to me. Yea aside from length and the tip, it looks like a viking sword. Amazingly far off from a Celtic sword |
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Sept 24, 2019 5:01:07 GMT
Considered as a fantasy short sword, I like it a lot. I would probably buy one if it came from a known maker with a decent tang/temper.
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 24, 2019 5:05:55 GMT
Considered as a fantasy short sword, I like it a lot. I would probably buy one if it came from a known maker with a decent tang/temper. I was just thinking that. I enjoy the design. I dunno if I can trust the tempter of an unknown maker, but if it were made by even windlass I would be all over it |
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Post by joe_meadmaker on Sept 24, 2019 15:40:12 GMT
It looks rather vikingish to me. Excellent thought! I ran a quick search on Viking runes. It looks like the upward pointing arrow means Warrior. And the other symbol means Fertility. That doesn't really help with determining where the sword is from, but still cool. Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 16:16:00 GMT
The knotwork is Celtic and the Nordic horde did storm Ireland and the big island. To be honest, it looks like it is one of Michael "Tinker" Pearce's pieces. The arrow a variation of his maker's mark and the dated blade something Michael keeps track of. The other mark might be his wife's, Linda. Shoot him a message  tinkerpearce@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/michael.t.pearce.7tinkerswords.com/Cheers GC |
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Sept 24, 2019 22:52:59 GMT
Sounds like a good find, then.
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 25, 2019 2:23:19 GMT
Yea if that's the case, then this is an entirely badass sword
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Post by Tinker Pearce on Sept 25, 2019 5:22:45 GMT
Yep, that's one of mine. I called it a 'fantasy short sword.' The maker's mark is one I used prior to mid 2015, a norse 'T' rune for Tinker. The 'G' rune on the blade is for Grendel from Red Troll Forge, who was a winner on Forged In Fire the other year. He made the cable damascus for the blade. Serial number indicates that this was the 126th blade made in 2001.
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Sept 25, 2019 10:20:41 GMT
So it's basically an actual treasure relic, then. Good job OP.
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Sept 25, 2019 10:25:59 GMT
It makes me think of the barrow-blades from the fellowship of the ring.
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Post by joe_meadmaker on Sept 25, 2019 14:07:47 GMT
I never would have thought. Thanks to all for helping me track this down. And to Tinker for his quick response.
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Post by christain on Sept 25, 2019 14:21:05 GMT
Yep, that's one of mine. I called it a 'fantasy short sword.' The maker's mark is one I used prior to mid 2015, a norse 'T' rune for Tinker. The 'G' rune on the blade is for Grendel from Red Troll Forge, who was a winner on Forged In Fire the other year. He made the cable damascus for the blade. Serial number indicates that this was the 126th blade made in 2001. Holy Hell!  --------THE---Michael 'Tinker' Pearce is a member HERE? I did NOT know this!  If it were not for your fantastic H/T-line of swords, my collection would be severely lacking! One of these days I WILL own a piece made by YOUR HANDS. (Probably when my ship comes in, and I'm waiting at the airport.  ) I need some SEAX......reeeeally need some SEAX.  |
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Post by mrbadexample on Sept 25, 2019 14:22:43 GMT
That’s a really cool find. How does it balance?
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Post by joe_meadmaker on Sept 25, 2019 14:32:01 GMT
I don't have any exact weight or balance measurements, but I'll take some tonight and post them. It's definitely a hefty feeling little sword. Not blade heavy at all.
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Post by Tinker Pearce on Sept 25, 2019 17:48:02 GMT
I don't have any exact weight or balance measurements, but I'll take some tonight and post them. It's definitely a hefty feeling little sword. Not blade heavy at all. I do like a shortsword with a bit of heft; with the short blade it doesn't really sacrifice speed and it feels good to me. |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 25, 2019 17:53:37 GMT
Amen!
(moulinetting a Gen2 Maintz)
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Post by joe_meadmaker on Sept 26, 2019 1:50:18 GMT
That’s a really cool find. How does it balance? Here's some specs on this sword:
Weight: 1 lb 15 oz Total length: 23 3/8" Blade length: 17 5/8" Blade width at the hilt: 1 1/2" POB: 1 15/16"
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