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Eric McHugh
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 Posted: Wed 10 Jan, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: New Custom Dagger: 15th Century Rondel |
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Just finished a rondel that is based on one I saw in the Royal Armoury at Leeds. The discs are made of iron rings. A wooden spacer is inserted, and the top and bottom plates are riveted in place. I believe that they used this technique to keep the weight down since solid iron discs would make the dagger very top heavy. The blade is W1 and the grip is maple burl. The chape is based on an example from Towton. The trumpted top of the sheath is depicted in art work and other pictures.
Overall length: 21.375" (54.3 cm)
Blade length: 16" (40.6 cm)
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Andy Bain
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As I would expect, very nice work Eric. I like the studs on the pommel disc and especially the wood you used for the handle.
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Eric McHugh
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Peter Johnsson
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Eric,
This one turned out very nice 
Good work!
Whish I could see it in person....
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Eric McHugh
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 7:21 am Post subject: No longer available |
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This Rondel is no longer available.
Find me on Facebook, or check out my blog. Contact me at eric@crownforge.net or ericmycue374@comcast.net if you want to talk about a commission or discuss an available piece.
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Richard Fay
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| Posted: Thu 25 Jan, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hello all!
Eric,
For some reason, I find the lines of that rondel especially pleasing. It's very elegant looking.
Nice work!
"I'm going to do what the warriors of old did! I'm going to recite poetry!"
Prince Andrew of Armar
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