[ Linked Image ]
This sax and it's sheath are inspired by a scabbard found near Groningen in the Netherlands dating to approximately the 8th Century A.D. The original scabbard had apparently been shortened as the tooling on that scabbard runs off the tip. On this one I have used a new pattern at the tip as the scabbard is made to the correct length for the sax. I have also varied from the original by using fewer, larger-diameter rivets and using a slightly different pattern for the tooling.
Blade is flat-ground from selectively-hardened 5160 spring steel, furniture is mild steel and handle is Cocobolo wood. Scabbard is 9 oz. top-grain vegetable-tanned leather.
More photos and details here: http://tinkerswords.com/forsale.html
I reckon I have seen the pictures of the original you speak of. That is a nice looking seax and the scabbard is spot on. Good stuff :)
| Mark Routledge wrote: |
| I reckon I have seen the pictures of the original you speak of. |
I'm pretty sure I sent them to you but you can also find the drawing of it on thisold thread...http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=14919
The seax is good but that's really nice work on the sheath Michael, lovely job.
I think it's a bit earlier than 8th century though...6th/7th I thought. Regardless though, it's a fine piece.
| Matthew Bunker wrote: | ||
I'm pretty sure I sent them to you but you can also find the drawing of it on thisold thread...http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=14919 The seax is good but that's really nice work on the sheath Michael, lovely job. I think it's a bit earlier than 8th century though...6th/7th I thought. Regardless though, it's a fine piece. |
It could easily be that early- that general style of sax spans several centuries. I have a copies of several drawings of this sheath from Jeroen's files but the more the merrier! Thanks for the link to that thread. I will be looking at that in detail; I've been on a sax kick lately!
It's mine now! :-)
Arrived on my birthday 8-3 and its a beautiful and greatly made example of Michael's work. The balance is excellent, right at the end of the grip. Despite it's heft and size it feels really great in the hand. I wore it at the San Jose Renaissance Faire this last weekend.
Great job Michael and thanks for all the effort you made getting this to me! Best regards and wishes on your health.
Bryce Felperin
Arrived on my birthday 8-3 and its a beautiful and greatly made example of Michael's work. The balance is excellent, right at the end of the grip. Despite it's heft and size it feels really great in the hand. I wore it at the San Jose Renaissance Faire this last weekend.
Great job Michael and thanks for all the effort you made getting this to me! Best regards and wishes on your health.
Bryce Felperin
Page 1 of 1
You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
All contents © Copyright 2003-2006 myArmoury.com — All rights reserved
Discussion forums powered by phpBB © The phpBB Group
Switch to the Full-featured Version of the forum
Discussion forums powered by phpBB © The phpBB Group
Switch to the Full-featured Version of the forum