SOLD: Carrillo-Berry Steinvik Sword
Apr 27, 2024 20:11:01 GMT
Post by jdcrawford on Apr 27, 2024 20:11:01 GMT
Hello Viking sword fans,
Some of you will remember this remarkable version of the 8th century Steinvik Sword, created by Emiliano Carrillo (blade) and Matthew Berry (hilt components). It has been in my care for a few years, but now its time to pass it on. Its an heirloom quality piece, and since I'm more of a 'high medieval, monosteel' guy, I can't give it the love it deserves.
The blade was made of four pattern welded bars with interrupted twists. The edge is made of 1000 layers of pattern welded steel wrapped around a core of four twisted bars. The blade measures 34 inches and about 2.25 inches wide at the base, with an overall weight of just under 3 lbs. The hilt components were cast in bronze and then inlaid with twisted silver and copper wire. The beautiful grip is carved maple.
Despite its size (see in my hands below; I'm not a small person), it handles remarkably well. The grip provides great contact, the guards are smooth, and and the blade does not have an ounce of unnecessary metal. I would say it handles less like a typical Viking sword and more like a good quality medieval cavalry sword. Having said that, its obviously not meant for abuse; it has only been used for display in my home.
I don't think there's a production version of this sword, but a few of the world's top swordsmiths have attempted to replicate this complex sword, typically at prices > 6K. I'm selling for $4300 USD, which includes paypal charges and shipping within Canada and continental USA.
Additional pictures and description can be found at the maker's web-sites:
www.emilianocarrillo.com/steinvik-sword
www.hopkinsforge.com/steinvik-sword
Thanks for looking.
PS, the pictures below are not new. Its a gloomy day here today so I take some better new pics with my signature & date tomorrow.
Some of you will remember this remarkable version of the 8th century Steinvik Sword, created by Emiliano Carrillo (blade) and Matthew Berry (hilt components). It has been in my care for a few years, but now its time to pass it on. Its an heirloom quality piece, and since I'm more of a 'high medieval, monosteel' guy, I can't give it the love it deserves.
The blade was made of four pattern welded bars with interrupted twists. The edge is made of 1000 layers of pattern welded steel wrapped around a core of four twisted bars. The blade measures 34 inches and about 2.25 inches wide at the base, with an overall weight of just under 3 lbs. The hilt components were cast in bronze and then inlaid with twisted silver and copper wire. The beautiful grip is carved maple.
Despite its size (see in my hands below; I'm not a small person), it handles remarkably well. The grip provides great contact, the guards are smooth, and and the blade does not have an ounce of unnecessary metal. I would say it handles less like a typical Viking sword and more like a good quality medieval cavalry sword. Having said that, its obviously not meant for abuse; it has only been used for display in my home.
I don't think there's a production version of this sword, but a few of the world's top swordsmiths have attempted to replicate this complex sword, typically at prices > 6K. I'm selling for $4300 USD, which includes paypal charges and shipping within Canada and continental USA.
Additional pictures and description can be found at the maker's web-sites:
www.emilianocarrillo.com/steinvik-sword
www.hopkinsforge.com/steinvik-sword
Thanks for looking.
PS, the pictures below are not new. Its a gloomy day here today so I take some better new pics with my signature & date tomorrow.