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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 22:16:38 GMT
I finished this sword today. This was a study on a few different things, some different mounting techniques, blade geometry/shape, to better understand the pommel, forging guards, flex, a new steel, heat treating in a forge, testing out the park's #50 with that steel, polishing, grinding, it was basically practice and study all around for all the aspects that go into making a sword, as well as some realizations I had from handling other high end swords. Things were a resounding success. It is a very interesting sword to me, I look forward to handling and cutting with it, and maybe might send it to someone for a review. Stats are as follows: 46 3/4" overall 35 1/4 " blade 1 1/2 " wide blade 9 5/8" long handle Steel is 1077 plain carbon type stuff, 3/16ths thick POB is 5 " out from the most forward part of the grip Comments and critique welcome. Obligatory serious pictures:D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 22:19:28 GMT
you do incredible work mate, great looking sword.
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Post by wiwingti on Feb 15, 2009 22:21:41 GMT
very nice job man
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 23:20:44 GMT
Blacksmithing moderator status well earned, I see!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 15, 2009 23:37:46 GMT
Hey buddy. Looking good. Congrats. I love the contrast to the hammered shoulder flat. How about distal taper specs?
Have you cut any stuff yet?
Were the bevels finished by file or beltgrinder? They look kinda hollow ground in the top pic.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 23:42:33 GMT
Looks good Sam! Congrats! I like the proud Papa picture best Is that a cord wrap?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 23:50:51 GMT
Oh man, I love that sword. I've been looking at Claymores , Lowlanders and other 'hand and a half's lately and really want to pick one up. That is some fine work.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 0:12:11 GMT
Sweeeeeeet! +1 for the sword, and another +1 for the t-shirt when I recharge! ;D
Cheers
Marc E
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 0:32:56 GMT
Sweeeeeeet! +1 for the sword, and another +1 for the t-shirt when I recharge! ;D Cheers Marc E Thanks Marc RAMONES MANIA!!!!!!!!! Hey buddy. Looking good. Congrats. I love the contrast to the hammered shoulder flat. How about distal taper specs? Have you cut any stuff yet? Were the bevels finished by file or beltgrinder? They look kinda hollow ground in the top pic. I cut a small branch when it was done and it rings like a bell. The finish is all from the machine, flat ground. I might hand sand to 600 grit. Only a small bit of distal taper Looks good Sam! Congrats! I like the proud Papa picture best Is that a cord wrap? Thanks Debbie, yup it is black parachord.
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 16, 2009 3:41:58 GMT
Wow... Amazing. That is some serious talent... +1.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 4:22:27 GMT
That's an attractive sword. I like the long handle. When you've done your handling and cutting tests, let us know how they go.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 4:31:54 GMT
Impressive sword, I am looking forward to see the cutting test of this beauty
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 5:22:53 GMT
I like it. Long handle for leverage and a lot of good blade presence. Only thing is I would not call it a Longsword. I would call it a "War Sword". I think its a little too big to be called a "Bastard Sword" which is only a little bigger then an arming sword. Its too small to be called a "Great Sword", which is more polearm like.
The Long Sword is about the size of your sword in length. Mine is actually longer with a 12" handle and a 38" blade, but the distinctive feature is that it has a very tapered blade. It is suitable for thrusting at armor gaps, but does not have enough blade presence to just knock the rivets out off someones helm. Your sword does. I would use as sword like yours with great confidence on a battlefield but not a longsword. My feeling is that the longsword is best suited to unarmored combat. The sort of weapon I might wear to the tavern and walk my home town with. The War Sword I would take on the road or into battle.
Of course all the names I gave are relative to time and place. Each area in Europe had its own terminology. Furthermore in some areas they made no distinctions. DeGrassi, although he is later period, does not say pick up your rapier or your cut&thrust sword or your arming sword.... he just says take you sword and fight like this... (he also covers the two-handed sword).
BTW, how much does that baby weigh? Are you sure on the handle length? Looks like a 12" handle unless you have very small hands.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 13:43:57 GMT
Great looking work Sam. The pose with you holding the sword like it was a pint and that big grin on your face is the best. Some people say that I have A.D.D. I don't thi... Hey a Romones Shirt! I love the Romones. Back on track. You do some amazing work Sam.
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Post by brotherbanzai on Feb 16, 2009 16:03:53 GMT
Sweet! I also really like a good long grip. The handling might be a little slower than it could be since there isn't much distal taper. But since the blade is only 1 1/2" wide it's not like it's huge. Though I've never seen a longsword with no profile taper I have seen some with very little. I'd say if it handles like a long sword call it a long sword, if it handles like a war sword call it a war sword. Or ignore typology and call it whatever you want, then chop some stuff up!
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 16, 2009 16:34:36 GMT
I'd say if it handles like a long sword call it a long sword, if it handles like a war sword call it a war sword. Or ignore typology and call it whatever you want, then chop some stuff up!I strongly prefer that last option... ;D -Slayer
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Feb 17, 2009 0:20:11 GMT
Nice work Sam! +1
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 1:07:25 GMT
I like it. Long handle for leverage and a lot of good blade presence. Only thing is I would not call it a Longsword. I would call it a "War Sword". I think its a little too big to be called a "Bastard Sword" which is only a little bigger then an arming sword. Its too small to be called a "Great Sword", which is more polearm like. The Long Sword is about the size of your sword in length. Mine is actually longer with a 12" handle and a 38" blade, but the distinctive feature is that it has a very tapered blade. It is suitable for thrusting at armor gaps, but does not have enough blade presence to just knock the rivets out off someones helm. Your sword does. I would use as sword like yours with great confidence on a battlefield but not a longsword. My feeling is that the longsword is best suited to unarmored combat. The sort of weapon I might wear to the tavern and walk my home town with. The War Sword I would take on the road or into battle. Of course all the names I gave are relative to time and place. Each area in Europe had its own terminology. Furthermore in some areas they made no distinctions. DeGrassi, although he is later period, does not say pick up your rapier or your cut&thrust sword or your arming sword.... he just says take you sword and fight like this... (he also covers the two-handed sword). BTW, how much does that baby weigh? Are you sure on the handle length? Looks like a 12" handle unless you have very small hands. Thanks Bill. Yes the handle is 9 5/8ths. I weighed it today at work and it is a hair under 3 1/4 pounds.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 1:35:07 GMT
Nice work. Reminds me a little of a Del Tin 5148 with a slightly smaller pommel. +1 for joo.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 1:43:24 GMT
Thanks JE!
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